April is Earth Month, and North Carolina s climate justice groups are addressing the crucial roles of air, land, water and health in protecting the environment. CleanAIRE NC and Sol Nation are working together on an Earth Day event to raise awareness about the environmental challenges confronting communities across the state. Madison Fragnito, partnership manager for CleanAIRE NC, said they are taking a holistic approach and planning STEM activities, with a focus on vital areas like transportation, energy and land conservation. .
Georgia Today: Norfolk Southern settles class action suit; Okefenokee Mine public comments deadline gpb.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from gpb.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Public comment ends Tuesday on the proposed mine near the Okefenokee Swamp ajc.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ajc.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Public Comment Window Closing on Proposed Mining Near Okefenokee hoodline.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from hoodline.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia faces the prospect of a titanium dioxide mine near its border. Alabama-based Twin Pines Minerals aims to mine titanium and zirconium near Trail Ridge, sparking environmental concerns about potential ecological harm to the area. Christian Hunt, senior federal lands policy analyst for the nonprofit Defenders of Wildlife, warned mining could threaten the ecosystem and its diverse species. .