Stories & Studies

When it comes to advancing climate solutions in Georgia, the business community has both the resources and the reach to make a significant impact. That idea is the driving force behind the Drawdown..

In an ideal world, affordable and healthy local food would be available to everyone across Georgia and the US. The reality is starkly different, as local, sustainable food options are often the most..

When it comes to solving complex environmental challenges, Georgia doesn’t need more division. We need more connection. 

Landfills are one of Georgia’s largest sources of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that can warm the planet at a rate dozens of times greater than carbon dioxide. As organic waste breaks down beneath..

When DeKalb County decided to pursue a 100% clean energy future, they didn’t just look for technical solutions—they made a deliberate choice to center community engagement and equity. 

When you think about what’s heating the planet, your mind might jump to tailpipes or smokestacks—but the appliances keeping our food cold and buildings comfortable are quietly playing a big role,..

In Georgia, fresh local food is more than sustenance—it is an opportunity to advance climate action and equity. Just ask Community Farmers Markets (CFM), an Atlanta-based nonprofit that is scaling..

From intimate weddings to large trade shows, Georgia's event industry is embracing sustainability like never before. As professionals bringing people together, event planners have a unique..

Across Georgia, eco-certified buildings have become more common due to their ability to boost energy efficiency, lower operating costs, and shrink carbon footprints. But are these benefits shared..

How do we make climate conversations feel urgent—but not overwhelming?

Georgia’s counties, cities, and businesses are taking bold steps to implement climate solutions that also improve public health, drive economic growth, and build community resilience and a just..

In the heart of South Georgia, the Thomasville Community Development Corporation (TCDC) is planting the seeds of community resilience. With deep community roots and an eye toward climate justice,..