by Georgia Conservation Voters | Jun 19, 2020 | Legislative
It’s been a wild year on both the state and federal levels of government and the Georgia General Assembly has returned to session. It’s difficult to keep up legislation on a normal year, much less remember during a pandemic, so GCV is here to provide you with updates...
by Georgia Conservation Voters | Jun 4, 2020 | Democracy, Elections, Environmental Justice, Federal Updates, Land & Wildlife, Legislative
Federal Legislative Update Although COVID-19 continues to be ever present in the minds of voters and politicians, the legislative work continues in Washington D.C. as Congress continues to debate. We know it can be hard to remember what’s going on, so we wanted to...
by Georgia Conservation Voters | 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 Georgia Conservation Voters | 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 Georgia Conservation Voters | 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 Georgia Conservation Voters | Mar 2, 2020 | Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice, Legislative
The introduction of the Green New Deal in Congress has been a divisive issue, at a minimum. In Georgia, this has culminated with the introduction of HR 843 in the House, a resolution that takes aim at the Green New Deal and, by extension, environmental policies. What...
