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Titanium Drilling in the Okefenokee Swamp
A mining company has proposed to drill for titanium near the Okefenokee Swamp and National Wildlife Refuge. Wetlands are a vital natural resource. They filter water for drinking and irrigation.…
Read MoreSuspension of EPA Regulations During COVID-19
The EPA is using COVID-19 as an excuse to suspend enforcement of pollution regulations. This is a time of crisis; however, these suspensions are very open ended. There is no…
Read MoreNew EPA Rules Would Base Regulations on Unethical Science
Update Apr 15 with new information on an extended comment period and a link to AAAS resources. Currently there is a new rule under consideration for the EPA called “Strengthening…
Read MoreScience for Georgia joins AAAS’s Local Science Engagement Network
It’s no joke – Science for Georgia joined AAAS’s Local Science Engagement Network (LSEN) on April 1st. The LSEN is a partnership of the American Association for the Advancement of…
Read MoreAsk a Scientist: What make grapes and apples better for the fermentation process to make alcohol over other types of fruit?
It all comes down to sugar and acid. Any fruit can become wine, but grape juice (and, almost as good, apple juice) have the ideal concentrations to become a happy alcohol accident. Alcohol is the result of yeast fermenting sugars…
Read MoreShut Georgia Down
The science says that in order to prevent deaths, and to get things back to normal, short-term, extreme closures are necessary. ***note – post updated 3/31 to reflect new information…
Read MorePolicies to Mitigate the Pandemic and How Your Opinion Counts
In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, a large portion of functioning society is being put on hold. On good recommendation from agencies like the CDC, we have been told…
Read MoreNew Report Debunks COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories
Covid-19 is not a lab experiment gone wrong. It’s the result of natural evolution. Check out a post from Nita Jain, a friend of Science for Georgia.
Read MoreBreaking the Cycle of Health Disparities
The environment that we live in affects our health and well-being. For those that live in poverty, an unhealthy environment can contribute to being trapped in a cycle of poverty.…
Read MoreEducational Resources and Fun Things to Do at Home
*Updated 3/18/2020 We’ve put together this handy list of activities to help you and your little ones get through social distancing. Please come back as we will update this page…
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