Move Georgia Beyond Coal
From the mine to the plant, coal is our dirtiest energy source. It causes asthma and other health problems, destroys our mountains, and releases toxic mercury into our communities. Continuing our dependence on coal chains us to dirty energy and prevents us from making the changes we need to bring about a clean, secure energy future.
Home to the Appalachian Mountains, the state of Georgia is also home to the largest and dirtiest coal-fired power plant in the entire United States. Plant Sherer, owned and operated by Georgia Power and located in Juliette, pollutes over 27 million tons of carbon dioxide into our atmosphere each year.
The proposal to build two new coal-fired power plants, Longleaf and Washington, is unnecessary and fiscally irresponsible.
Join the Beyond Coal GA team to clean up the dirty South and to help build a clean, green economy in your backyard!
Plant Washington: Coal v. Water
(2009) Filmed in and near Sandersville, GA.
Since this video's creation, 4 of the 10 initial investors have dropped out of building this coal plant. This leaves: Cobb, Pataula, Snapping Shoals, Washington, Upson, and Central Georgia EMC currently invested in building Plant Washington.
Click here:
http://www.georgiaemc.com/map_searchbyname.aspx to contact these remaining EMCs.
Take Action
Attend the November 15 Decatur Screening of "Coal Country" to Raise Awareness of Devastation Caused by Big Coal
Join State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver, State Representative Stephanie Stuckey Benfield, and the Sierra Club of Georgia at the upcoming film screening of new movie & help make a clean, smart energy future a reality for our state!
Decatur, GA - Citizens and members of the Sierra Club are invited to attend the Coal Country documentary screening on the evening of November 15th at Push Push Theater in Decatur. (121 New St Decatur, GA 30030-4131). The award-winning documentary features amazing footage of coal mining in the South and prompts discussion about the state of Georgia's current and future energy economy.
After watching the 45-minute sneak peak and following a Q&A session, attendees may draft a letter to EPA, urging continued action on ending mountaintop removal coal mining. There is no cost to attend.
WHAT: State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver and Co-Host Stephanie Stuckey Benfield share their commitment to the health and economic well-being of the State of Georgia by expressing their concern about the state's reliance on mountain-top removal coal.
WHERE: Push Push Theater (121 New St Decatur, GA 30030-4131)
WHEN: Sunday, November 15m 2009, from 5-7PM
HOW: Click here! RSVP link
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