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@currentlymary.bsky.social

Environment reporter for www.thecurrentga.org

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Buddy Carter participated in the Covid vaccine trials. He used to be proud of his role in bringing the vaccine to fruition. Here he is on Dec 15, 2020 at an event with Ga Gov. Brian Kemp promoting the vaccine’s distribution to healthcare workers in Chatham County.

01.09.2025 03:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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IF ONLY WE WERE PREPARED TO TACKLE CATASTROPHIC CLIMATE CHANGE
THE WAY WE ARE IN THE OFF CHANCE EVERYONE ON THE PLANET DRIVES TO THE MALL ON THE SAME DAY.

large parking lot IF ONLY WE WERE PREPARED TO TACKLE CATASTROPHIC CLIMATE CHANGE THE WAY WE ARE IN THE OFF CHANCE EVERYONE ON THE PLANET DRIVES TO THE MALL ON THE SAME DAY.

preparation

23.08.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 116    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Data centers consume massive amounts of water – companies rarely tell the public exactly how much In 2024, one data center in Iowa consumed 1 billion gallons of water, enough to supply all the state’s residences with water for five days.

Google's data center in Council Bluffs, Iowa used 1 BILLION gallons of water in 2024 - enough to supply all of Iowa's residential water for five days.

Researchers in water law and policy explain how companies rarely tell the public exactly how much water data centers consume: buff.ly/uRvYWPN

20.08.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 109    πŸ” 87    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 7

A tank top?!

16.08.2025 23:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Huh. Meanwhile the number of pediatric dentists operating in Savannah seems to have soared over the last 10 years or so. Circa 2006 I counted 70 people in the waiting room of the only pediatric dental practice here that accepted Medicaid.

12.08.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

check out this fun video about my recent bat project!

07.08.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Groundwater is drying out, heating up, and causing sea level rise Overuse of groundwater has created zones of β€œmega-drying” around the world β€” and caused more sea level rise than Greenland’s ice sheets.

Overpumping of groundwater accounts for 44‰ of global sea level riseβ€”versus 37% from Greenland + 19% from Antarctica. Because after water is put to human use, it escapes into the ocean.

And groundwater is a finite resource. In some areas, so much has already been drained, aquifers have collapsed

06.08.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 97    πŸ” 54    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 7
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Tuesday is the last chance to vote in Democratic runoff for Georgia Public Service Commission seat β€’ Georgia Recorder It’s election day again in Georgia and voters will decide which candidate in the Democratic primary runoff will advance to November’s general election for a chance to win the District 3 seat on the Ge...

Tuesday is the last chance to vote in Democratic runoff for Georgia Public Service Commission seat

15.07.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Don't forget to vote in tomorrows election! Check your voter status and polling location at mvp.sos.ga.gov πŸ—³οΈ

#coastaldemocracy #votevotevote #pscelection #democracyinaction #yourvotematters

14.07.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Current: In-Depth Journalism for Coastal Georgia An inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing watchdog journalism for Savannah, Brunswick and Coastal Georgia’s communities.

Look for local nonprofit news organization like thecurrentga.org in coastal Georgia. We’re here, we’re serving our community and we’re thriving.

11.07.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Georgia Power hearing heats up with accusations about climate, donations Georgia Public Service commissioner defends past decisions, accuse public witnesses of being paid to comment during the Integrated Resource Plan public hearing and deflected responding to climate conc...

An elected official denies taking money from Georgia Power despite the fact that lawyers representing the utility openly make huge campaign contributions. Then PSC commissioner Pridemore tries to fact check a public commenter on his … NFL career?? amp.ledger-enquirer.com/news/environ...

29.06.2025 02:19 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And the way I feel about environment reporting.

29.06.2025 02:04 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge rules EPA termination of environmental justice grants was unlawful EPA cannot "thumb its nose at Congress" by refusing to spend appropriated funds, the judge wrote.

A judge ruled EPA termination of environmental justice grants was unlawful.

EPA cannot β€œthumb its nose at Congress” by refusing to spend appropriated funds, the judge wrote.

18.06.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 7271    πŸ” 2050    πŸ’¬ 149    πŸ“Œ 81

Aw, shucks. Thanks. I’m gonna register Branded Flotsam as a trademark.

18.06.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve written most of my own headlines, except the objectionable ones. Those were written by a nameless editor. Kinda like when the waiter blames the chef.

17.06.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Why Malawi, the warm heart of Africa?

17.06.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

GRP has ties (sorry for the pun!) to Twin Pines Minerals, the financially troubled company seeking to mine near the Okefenokee.

17.06.2025 00:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coastal Georgia for Democracy to Host Public Service Commission Candidates for the State of Georgia Georgians can hear from Public Service Commission candidates at a free, open forum in Savannah on June 12β€”just days before the June 17 primary. Hosted by WSAV’s Tina Tyus-Shaw, the event offers voters...

Coastal Georgia for Democracy is hosting a PSC Candidate Forum in Savannah on June 12. We'd appreciate it if you could help us spread the word to your readers. ⚑️

@rkemp.bsky.social @currentlymary.bsky.social @savmargaret.bsky.social

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#GApol #PSCCommission

19.05.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gender Differences in 2024 Vote Choice Are Similar to Most Recent Presidential Elections

Trump did not win a majority of the female vote. cawp.rutgers.edu/blog/gender-...

14.04.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Demonstrators crowd Savannah streets Saturday protest federal program cuts - The Current Demonstrators in Savannah demanded that the Trump administration cease cutbacks in federal programs and stop assaults on their rights under the U.S. Constitution, with chants of "Hands off" democracy ...

More coverage of Hands Off in Savannah:

06.04.2025 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I guess those patients are expecting a lot of visitors.

31.03.2025 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰πŸ₯³Happy pub day to me! πŸŽ‰πŸ₯³

WHAT TO CARRY INTO THE FUTURE emerged from my quest to ride every NYC subway from end to end. It’s an unconditional love letter to a city whose conditions are not the easiest to love. Come for the mass transit and stick around for treescapes and river sonnets.

12.03.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They did our lane a few months ago. It’s now a mess for weeks after every rain. Contractor failed to compact soil.

24.02.2025 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ooo this is a good one ☺️

08.02.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 39906    πŸ” 10187    πŸ’¬ 1167    πŸ“Œ 656

I feel like we don't talk enough about how many lives have been saved by accurate, publicly available weather forecasts

05.02.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1099    πŸ” 252    πŸ’¬ 28    πŸ“Œ 18
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MacArthur Foundation awards The Current $400,000 to support local accountability journalism - The Current The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation funding β€” $400,000 over three years β€” will help strengthen The Current’s mission of publishing in-depth, independent journalism that empowers Georgia’...

thecurrentga.org/2025/02/03/m...

04.02.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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