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Late summer and early fall are traditionally the times for lake and river cleanups in Metro Atlanta. But the flooding rains in September and October not only created a greater need, but kept volunteers away.
Zoo Atlanta is the first zoo in the world to train gorillas to voluntarily submit to blood pressure exams. The research collected could solve the mystery of heart disease in gorillas.
A plan to put a new sidewalk along Wieuca Road in Atlanta may have some large, old trees in the crosshairs. Residents are fighting to save them.
Ordinarily we'd be cheering an inch or two of rain this time of year. But because of the unusual weather we've had, the rain we're getting this week is increasing the chances for flooding.
Miles of new pavement and asphalt contributed to the flooding earlier this fall in metro Atlanta.
There is an option: permeable surfaces.
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What Can You Do?
- 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.
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After an historic drought that saw Lake Lanier drop to a record low, the main supply of drinking water to metro-Atlanta is now full again.
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