The Satilla River, a vital part of southeastern Georgia, is in danger from 60 proposed chicken houses that will sit on its banks. Georgia is a poultry friendly state, but this development is rather dangerous to the surrounding community because:…
As extreme weather disasters like Hurricane Helene become more frequent and costly, federal aid is shrinking, leaving Georgia to shoulder billions in damages alone. Science-driven policy and preparedness are our frontline defense against escalating storms and dwindling support.
Groundbreaking research on diseases is being stalled because the words “equal,” “diverse,” and “women” are now considered politically charged. These top-down cuts endanger innovation and public health, making it more urgent than ever to stay informed, speak out, and support science.
Millions in promised federal grants to Georgia have been slashed or stalled, cutting off critical support for internet access, disability services, public health, and hurricane forecasting. These cuts hit the most vulnerable communities hardest, leaving families unprepared.
Thanks to public pressure and leadership from Senators Ossoff and Warnock, Georgia’s critical water quality monitoring facility has been saved from closure. The USGS Water Science Center plays a vital role in safeguarding public water resources. This victory for water users shows that advocacy works.
A cancer treatment born from scientific innovation offers new hope to patients once deemed untreatable. CAR-T therapy, developed by researchers tied to Georgia’s own medical institutions, is a powerful reminder that science is people, progress, and potential in action.
The EJ&CP Conference was awesome. Learn all about what we learned and learned how you can bear witness to and make Science Matter Here.
Bird Flu is found in wild birds. When it spreads to poultry operations, the broods must be disposed of, causing economic loss and raising chicken and egg prices. When the flu spreads from chickens to people, a flu epidemic can occur. Federal funding cuts threaten our economy and health.
Learn how May was awesome, but more importantly learn how you can share you story and be the change you want to see. We know #ScienceMattersHere - but right now we must make it clear to all of Georgia.
More on data centers! Amy Sharma was recently invited to speak before the Georgia General Assembly's House Special Committee on Resource Management. This committee was formed to understand the impact of new, non-traditional, manufacturing and industry such as data centers…