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Common Herbicide Turning Male Frogs Into Females

Exposure to a common agricultural herbicide is turning male frogs into female frogs. There could be consequences for us.

Georgia Organics asks you to "Reclaim Agriculture"

The Georgia Organics Conference in underway in Athens.  The sold out event features everyone from farmers, to families, and even one sought-after International Food "Icon".

Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet---The Safe Way

Cobb county is offering residents a safe way to get rid of all the old,expired and unused medicines hidden away in your bathroom cabinet.

Mei Lan Off To Rocky Start In China, But Improving

For the first few days after Mei Lan, the giant panda born at Zoo Atlanta three and a half years ago, arrived at her new home in China, she was out of sorts. But she is doing much better now.

We Can Ease The Floods Now And Ease The Droughts Later

Simple solutions can not only ease flooding during rainy periods, but also ease droughts during dry periods.

Current Conditions for 30309

Atlanta - Rain

Rain

57°F

Feels Like: 57°F

Wind: 6mph

Humidity: 94%

Updated:14:48 EST

What Can You Do?

Here are some things you can do to help the environment:

  • Recycle plastic, paper, aluminum cans, and glass.
  • Buy reusable products instead of disposables.
  • Lower heating costs by adding insulation to the walls and attic of your house.
  • Install weather stripping to help the efficiency of your air conditioner and heater.
  • Use compact fluorescent lightbulbs, which are more efficient than incandescents.
  • Drive less and use mass transit whenever possible.

Marc Pickard

11Alive's Marc Pickard is on the Earthwatch every day, reporting on conservation, sustainability, the environment, and green technology.

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Expanded Coverage from 11Alive.com

Climate Change vs. Global Warming

Climate change is often used interchangeably with global warming, but according to the National Academy of Sciences, climate change is growing in preferred use to the term global warming because it conveys that there are other changes in addition to rising temperatures.

What Is Causing Climate Change?

Many major scientific agencies that study the atmosphere have agreed that the climate is warming, with the main cause thought to be greenhouse gas emissions.

What Are Greenhouse Gas Emissions?

Greenhouse gases are components of the atmosphere that contribute to the Greenhouse Gas Effect. They include, but are not limited to: carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, and fluorocarbons.

Useful Links and Information

Want to learn more about how you can help the environment? 11Alive.com's Earthwatch has provided several useful links to both governmental and private agencies, as well as ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

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DroughtWatch

For One Metro Community, Water Wars Over...And It Won

Almost twelve years ago, Douglasville/Douglas County understood that if it was to have a secure water supply for the future it needed to start then. And now it's sitting high...and wet.

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