Tracking sustainability news and events in Savannah, Georgia (and beyond)
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04.02.09Sheriff defends the right to speedAn editorial by J. Tyson Stephens, sheriff of Emanuel County, in today's Savannah Morning News takes aim at the recently passed "Super Speeders" law, calling it "nothing more than another tax (some legislators call it a fee) on our citizens and it mainly effects the working poor and lower middle class in this state." The law levies $200 fines on motorists caught going 75 mph on two-lane roads. Motorists flying down four lane roads would need to reach 85 mph before the increased fines kick in. The revenue generated by fines would help fund Georgia's trauma centers, often the destination for ...
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03.04.09Find a better way to work this FridayBicycle commuting is unique in that it's a daily routine that never truly becomes, well, routine. Driving to work blends into the daily grind. Cycling to work, on the other hand, is a new experience every day. On a bicycle, the commuter is part of the city, not just the occupant of a steel and glass capsule hurtling through it. Cyclists can discern subtle changes in weather and subtle changes in neighborhoods that are undetectable to motorists. While it's easy to zone out behind the wheel, cyclists rarely arrive at a destination with no memory of the trip. Getting to work ...
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08.12.08Sustainable SeafoodSome friends of mine went fishing this past weekend near Darrien. Over two solid days on the water they caught nothing but sharks. Having recently heard similar stories from other recreational fisher-folk I know, seemed to be a good time for a post on sustainable seafood. The worldwide depletion of ocean fisheries is not new news. But it is a fact that doesn't get much attention in the whole enviro-food discussion. Overfishing, overconsumption, polllution>habitat destruction and fisheries mismanagement are the main culprits. According to the Environmental Defense Fund, Worldwide, it is estimated that some 90 percent of species of large ...
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07.29.08Dealing with high gas prices: WTOC offers reason, instead of rote reactionWhether contained in a motion graphic or uttered by an anchor, the appearance of the phrase "pain at the pump" on television offers an unmistakable clue to what's coming next. The networks and local affiliates use those four words to introduce stories featuring at least one (and probably all three) of the following components: 1. A profile of a motorist shocked by the current cost of using a large, truck-based vehicle as a passenger car in an environment designed and built on the mistaken assumption that cheap gasoline would be eternally available. 2. Advancement of the notion that we are entitled to ...
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Transportation, land use, local farming and green building are all potential topics for Sustainable Savannah. The goal is to aggregate content about local events and projects, so there will be a central place to review everything that’s happening. The site is aimed at encouraging collaboration and information sharing between groups and individuals currently engaged in sustainability efforts. The site can also provide a snapshot of Savannah for green-minded people who are considering visiting or moving to the area.
