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If Lun Lun Delivers, Odds Are It'll Be Twins

If Lun Lun Delivers, Odds Are It'll Be Twins

With predictions that Lun Lun, Zoo Atlanta's female giant panda, could give birth in a week to ten days, the zoo's panda watch team is preparing for twins.

Taking Advantage of Low Lake Levels

Taking Advantage of Low Lake Levels

It's not easy to find something positive regarding the lake level situation this summer. Afterall, Lake Lanier continues to shrink despite getting close to normal rainfall since the beginning of the year.

Sandy Springs Fire Hydrants Go Green

Sandy Springs Fire Hydrants Go Green

For the first time in years, the city of Sandy Springs has all its fire hydrants checked -- for fire protection -- and for conservation.

UGA Leads Research Into Honeybee Deaths

UGA Leads Research Into Honeybee Deaths

The University of Georgia heads a national research project, recently funded by the US government, to find out what's killing American honeybees.

Nurturing Children While Nurturing The Earth

Nurturing Children While Nurturing The Earth

A 21st Century child care facility has opened with the commitment to not only nuture the children, but also teach them the green ethic.

Current Conditions for 30309

Atlanta - Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

Feels Like: 84°F

Wind: 8mph

Humidity: 58%

Updated:13:53 EDT

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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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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Taking Advantage of Low Lake Levels

Taking Advantage of Low Lake Levels

It's not easy to find something positive regarding the lake level situation this summer. Afterall, Lake Lanier continues to shrink despite getting close to normal rainfall since the beginning of the year.

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