Many of Georgia's buildings still contain materials made with asbestos. Fortunately, experts say that it does not cause ill health effects unless it's disturbed. Once it becomes disturbed, however, it becomes dangerous for anyone exposed to the dust or fibers.If you...
Environmental Cleanup
EPA investigates possible environmental law violations
Because of the potential for harmful pollution, chemical plants here in Georgia and across the country often need to comply with numerous rules and regulations. The demands of environmental law may help combat pollution, but they can also box a company into a corner....
Sometimes, it takes a little help to combat pollution
School districts across the country, including those here in Georgia, often find their budgets spread thin. This does not leave much, if any, extra money available to be concerned with environmental issues. Sometimes, school districts need a little help in order to do...
Tire pile raises issues of environmental law
The Georgia Department of Transportation has its work cut out for it. Along with the Environmental Protection Division and the Department of Natural Resources in metro Atlanta, an investigation is underway to determine who violated environmental law by dumping...
Efforts to further combat pollution from coal ash continue
Coal has been a source of power across the country for quite some time. When many Georgia residents turn on the lights, it is due to coal. The problem is that burning coal for this purpose produces a great deal of coal ash. In order to combat pollution from this...
Are you in compliance with the P2 Law to combat pollution?
The preservation of the environment remains a priority for the United States. In order to combat pollution, Congress has passed several laws over the years that are most often implemented and enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency. One such law that passed in...
Hurricanes exposed aging sewer infrastructure, systemic issues
Parts of Georgia received up to 10 inches of rain from Hurricane Irma. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that Brunswick got 5 inches. The National Weather Service says Glynn County received an average of over 9.4 inches.In both Brunswick and...
Learning about water quality standards can be fun
Protecting Georgia's rivers, lakes and coastal waterways is the responsibility of everyone in the state. That responsibility lies heavily with environmental leaders across the state, but that does not mean that their work cannot include some fun, rest and relaxation....
Examining the costs associated with the Colonial Pipeline
If you have been following our blog, you've read about the protests organized by Savannah Riverkeeper to oppose Kinder Morgan's development of its Palmetto Pipeline. According to Oil & Gas Journal, the pipeline would have transported 167,000 barrels of refined oil...
Mine closings present environmental threat as companies go bankrupt
Readers may be aware that the mining industry is currently experiencing significant financial challenges due to lack of demand. As a result, workers are being laid off, companies are filing for bankruptcy, and mines are being abandoned. Along with these mine closings,...