Leaders across Georgia are joining forces to address the pressing need for resilience planning amid rising risks of severe storms. The Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems at the University of Georgia, along with the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Pew Charitable Trusts, recently convened experts and stakeholders to explore collaborative strategies, policy creation and resource allocation necessary to support communities statewide. Kristiane Huber, officer for The Pew Charitable Trusts, emphasized the collaborative effort is laying the foundation for sustainable solutions throughout Georgia. .
Legislators in and across the country are demanding more information for residents about longevity and repairability of tech devices, which they said is critical in promoting transparency and addressing the environmental impact of electronic waste. The call for action came in a letter signed by 58 state legislators from 28 states. The letter was organized by the U.S. .
WASHINGTON — Virginia environmentalists are seeking Farm Bill funding to help Chesapeake Bay conservation efforts. The proposed Chesapeake Bay Conservation…
Virginia environmentalists are seeking Farm Bill funding to help Chesapeake Bay conservation efforts. The proposed Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act would fund programs designed to improve water quality in the bay. One program helps farmers prevent runoff which has led to increased nitrogen and phosphorus pollution, driving up harmful algae blooms. .
(The Center Square) — Congressional members from Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania have introduced legislation in the House to build on existing Chesapeake Bay conservation efforts for the next 10 years