Study: More Georgians Connecting Drought Conditions With Energy Policies

A new survey shows more Georgians are connecting energy policies with drought conditions and water shortages.

According to a national survey sponsored by the Civil Society Institute, a think tank based in Massachusetts, Georgians, more than other Americans, are tying drought conditions with water-intensive energy sources, like coal, nuclear, and natural gas.

Eighty-two percent of Georgians – compared to 75 percent in other states – support a greater focus on alternative sources of energy that use less water.