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2019-2020 Georgia Environmental Scorecard

Which state legislators voted to protect the environment and which did not?

America's Top Colleges for Renewable Energy

America’s colleges and universities are leading the transition to a 100 percent renewable energy system. More than 40 colleges and universities now obtain 100 percent or more of their electricity from renewable energy sources.

Two Georgia cities rank among nation’s solar leaders

Two Georgia cities committed to 100 percent renewable energy have successfully picked up the pace on solar power.

Victory for the Great American Outdoors

President Trump just signed the Great American Outdoors Act, which fully funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

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We need to protect the boreal forest, and Procter & Gamble shareholders can help

Each year, 1 million acres of boreal forest is cut in Canada, much of it turned into pulp that is used for tissue products. This threatens wildlife and puts incredible pressure on our changing climate. 

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

A resolute dedication to democratic ideals coupled with the wisdom to recognize how and when to see the task through to completion: Advocates for all causes would do well to emulate the qualities that made Justice Ginsburg a truly historic figure. We offer our condolences to her children and grandchildren. The country she worked so hard to improve will miss her.

News Release | Environment Georgia

Scorecard Highlights Legislators’ Environmental Records

Environment Georgia and Georgia Conservation Voters have joined forces to score every Georgia legislator for their votes on environmental legislation during the 2019-2020 legislative session. The release of the “Georgia Environmental Scorecard” comes as Georgians prepare to head to the polls for the Nov. 3rd general election.

Report | Environment Georgia & Georgia Conservation Voters

2019-2020 Georgia Environmental Scorecard

The 2020 Environmental Scorecard evaluates how legislators voted on key environmental issues over the course of the two year legislative session. These votes include everything from addressing coal ash to moving to protect Georgians from toxics. We hold them responsible for the actions that they took to protect or harm our environment and citizens. We're pushing for change that will ensure a safer and healthier environment for Georgia.

News Release | Environment Georgia

STATEMENT: President Trump’s support for Southeast drilling moratorium is a step forward in work to protect Georgia’s coast from drilling

Atlanta, GA. -- The Trump administration announced Tuesday it is endorsing a 10-year drilling moratorium extension off Georgia’s coast. Environment Georgia has worked for decades to protect the Georgia coastline from the threat of dirty and dangerous offshore drilling. 

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.