Stories & Studies

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..

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.

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.

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..

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..

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. With..

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..

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..

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..

Are you considering an electric vehicle to replace your fossil-fuel-powered car or truck? It’s a terrific opportunity to join tens of thousands of electric car owners in Georgia and take advantage of..

What does it take to commit professionally and philanthropically to advancing climate solutions in Georgia? Roy Richards, Jr. shares his journey in this article.

Every hour of every day, greenhouse gasses (GHGs) are released into the atmosphere. It’s easy to forget that our everyday actions create these emissions because the GHGs produced by generating..