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How are teachers employing hands-on learning experiences around climate with their students, and.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/how-to-teach-k-12-students-about-climate-solutions-in-georgia) - [Read More 31 Aug ![adding fresh compost to garden](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Adding%20compost-2.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture How to Compost at Home in Georgia Are you interested in composting at home? *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/how-to-compost-at-home-in-georgia) - [Read More 24 Aug ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Dr.%20Shepherd%20Twitter.jpeg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* People Climate is a Kitchen Table Issue: A Conversation with Dr. Marshall Shepherd Why is climate a “kitchen table” issue that all Georgians can be motivated to take action on? *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/climate-is-a-kitchen-table-issue-a-conversation-with-dr.-marshall-shepherd) - [Read More 17 Aug ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/The%20big%20takeaway%20if%20Georgia%E2%80%99s%20IRA%20emission%20reduction%20rates%20are%20similar%20to%20the%20national%20ones%20modeled%20by%20Princeton%2c%20by%202030%20Georgia%20will%20have%20cut%20GHG%20emissions%20by%20more%20than%2050%25%20below%202005%20levels.%20%28Twitter%20Post%29.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Research Explore the Climate Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act with the GHG Emissions Tracker The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is being heralded by many in the movement as the most important U.S. climate legislation in, well, forever. The bill takes an innovative “carrot” approach to.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Dr. William Drummond](https://blog.drawdownga.org/explore-the-climate-impact-of-the-inflation-reduction-act-with-the-ghg-emissions-tracker) - [Read More 10 Aug ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/image%20a%20option%202.jpeg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Electricity What Are Demand Response Programs and How Can They Reduce Emissions? Are you seeking simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint and energy use at home? Then joining a demand response program--like the Smart Usage plan offered by Georgia Power--may be for you. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/what-are-demand-response-programs-and-how-can-they-reduce-emissions) - [Read More 03 Aug ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Demand%20Response%20Rooftop%20Solar%20Research.jpeg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Electricity Research New Research from Georgia Tech on Rooftop Solar and Demand Response The Drawdown Georgia Research Team continues to produce new, Georgia-focused analyses about climate solutions in our state. This includes work by students at colleges and universities across Georgia. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Dr. Marilyn A. Brown](https://blog.drawdownga.org/new-research-from-georgia-tech-on-rooftop-solar-and-demand-response) - [Read More 27 Jul ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/IF_CNF_GENERIC_02_RGB_150_DPI.interface.presentation..jpeg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* People Making Ray Proud: the Legacy of an Early Climate Visionary from Georgia Drawdown Georgia can credit its existence, in part, to the inspiration of an early climate visionary from Georgia: Ray C. Anderson, born July 28th, 1934. This is the story of his legacy, from his.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Joey Shea](https://blog.drawdownga.org/making-ray-proud-the-legacy-of-an-early-climate-visionary-from-georgia) - [Read More 20 Jul ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/climate%20justice.jpeg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Beyond Carbon Announcing the Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions and Equity Grant What if several family foundations came together with a shared vision to jointly support a grant program for climate solutions and equity in Georgia? A new collaboration puts a fresh lens on the.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* John Lanier](https://blog.drawdownga.org/announcing-the-drawdown-georgia-climate-solutions-and-equity-grant) - [Read More 13 Jul ![home energy efficiency ratings](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/energy%20efficiency%20rating%20chart.jpeg)](https://blog.drawdownga.org/how-to-create-an-energy-efficient-home-in-georgia) [*![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Buildings & Materials How to Create an Energy-Efficient Home in Georgia Whether you have just become a first-time homeowner, are building a new house, or have lived in your home for decades, there are so many simple solutions to [create a more energy-efficient home](https://info.drawdownga.org/home-efficiency-georgia-toolkit). With..](https://blog.drawdownga.org/how-to-create-an-energy-efficient-home-in-georgia) *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia - [Read More 29 Jun ![georgia forest](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/South%20Georgia%20Forest%202%20-%20John%20Hall.jpeg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Land Sinks Georgia Conservation Tax Credit Promotes Forest Stewardship Forest stewardship plays a critical role in drawing down carbon from the atmosphere. Georgia’s natural carbon sinks -- including 22 million acres of working forests and rich coastal wetlands -- are a.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Brian Foster](https://blog.drawdownga.org/georgia-conservation-tax-credit-promotes-forest-stewardship) - [Read More 22 Jun ![We Can’t Build Our Way to Net Zero: Building Stewardship at Agnes Scott](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Study%20Title%20Page%20Image.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Buildings & Materials Research We Can’t Build Our Way to Net Zero: Building Stewardship at Agnes Scott As Carl Elefante, former president of the American Institute of Architects, once said: “The greenest building is the one that already exists.” A powerful example of this comes from Agnes Scott.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Elizabeth Rowe](https://blog.drawdownga.org/we-cant-build-our-way-to-net-zero-building-stewardship-at-agnes-scott) - [Read More 15 Jun ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/drawdown%20georgia%20farmers%20market%201.jpeg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Beyond Carbon Embracing a Plant-Forward Diet at Georgia Farmers Markets Have you considered embracing a plant-forward diet? Summer is almost here, and for many Georgians, that means just one thing: visiting the local farmers market to stock up on fresh, colorful.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/embracing-a-plant-forward-diet-at-georgia-farmers-markets) [1](https://blog.drawdownga.org/page/1) [...](https://blog.drawdownga.org/page/6) [9](https://blog.drawdownga.org/page/9) [10](https://blog.drawdownga.org/page/10) [11](https://blog.drawdownga.org/page/11) [12](https://blog.drawdownga.org/page/12) [13](https://blog.drawdownga.org/page/13) [...](https://blog.drawdownga.org/page/16) [20](https://blog.drawdownga.org/page/20) ## Subscribe to the Drawdown Georgia Climate Digest [![Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/drawdown-ga-big.svg "Drawdown Georgia")](https://www.drawdownga.org/) - Solutions - [Overview](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/) - [Electricity](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/electricity/) - 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