by GCV Education Fund | May 5, 2020 | Air Quality, Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice, Federal Updates, Land & Wildlife, Water
Since taking office, the Trump administration has set in motion the rollback of nearly 100 environmental safeguards. Make no mistake — no matter what the president says to Congress, the Trump administration is denying climate change, taking us backwards on clean...
by GCV Education Fund | Apr 2, 2020 | Energy & Climate, Legislative
“No matter how bleak or menacing a situation may appear, it does not entirely own us. It can’t take away our freedom to respond, our power to take action.” ― Ryder Carroll Dear Conservation Voters, First and foremost, I hope you and your loved ones...
by GCV Education Fund | Apr 2, 2020 | Energy & Climate, Legislative, Water
The topic of coal ash is on fire in Georgia (pun intended)! Coal ash is the residue left behind after coal is burned to fuel power plants. The waste is often mixed with water and stored in large ponds, known as “ash ponds.” These ponds contain toxic chemicals, such as...
by GCV Education Fund | Mar 25, 2020 | Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice
The year 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, an annual celebration that takes place on April 22 that brings millions of activists together to support protecting our planet and the people who live on it. As Earth month approaches, we know that the challenges...
by GCV Education Fund | Mar 2, 2020 | Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice, Legislative
The second half of the Georgia General Assembly’s legislative session began on January 13. It’s been a busy session and crossover day, the day when bills need to be sent to the second chamber, is rapidly approaching on March 12. For reference, bills that are not sent...
by GCV Education Fund | Sep 20, 2019 | Energy & Climate
What Georgia Power is proposing: Georgia Power residential customers pay a monthly “mandatory” fee that is hidden on your power bill. All customers are forced to pay this fee no matter how much energy you use. Georgia Power wants to hike your monthly fee...