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Research from.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Jeffrey D. Mullen, Ph.D. and Derek McNutt](https://blog.drawdownga.org/new-interactive-map-reveals-composting-opportunities-across-georgia) - [Read More 01 Apr ![Four Georgia maps showing the outcome of different emissions levels](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Climate%20Outlook%20Maps%20graphic%20for%203BL.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Beyond Carbon Research New Interactive Maps Help Georgia Communities Prepare for 2050 Climate Conditions *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/new-interactive-maps-help-georgia-communities-prepare-for-2050-climate-conditions) - [Read More 25 Mar ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Office%20Buildings%20in%20Savannah.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Electricity Georgia Businesses Thrive When Decarbonization Is a Core Growth Strategy: Here’s How For many companies, sustainability began as a reporting exercise. A compliance requirement. A line item in an annual report. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/georgia-businesses-thrive-when-decarbonization-is-a-core-growth-strategy-heres-how) - [Read More 11 Mar ![garry harris interview screenshot](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Garry%20Harris%20interview%20screenshot.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Electricity Beyond Carbon How Capturing Landfill Methane Can Reduce Emissions and Strengthen Communities in Georgia When most people think about climate solutions in Georgia, they think about solar panels, electric vehicles, or tree planting. But beneath the surface — quite literally — lies one of the most.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/how-capturing-landfill-methane-can-reduce-emissions-and-strengthen-communities-in-georgia) - [Read More 11 Feb ![compost bin at spelman college](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Compost%20Bin%20at%20Spelman%20College.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture People How Spelman College Turned Food Waste into a Campus-Wide Climate Solution Food waste is one of the most visible and solvable sustainability challenges on college campuses. At Spelman College, reducing food waste and building a successful composting program has required.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/how-spelman-college-turned-food-waste-into-a-campus-wide-climate-solution) - [Read More 28 Jan ![screenshot from Iesha's interview with Eriqah Vincent](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Iesha%20Baldwin%20interview%20screenshot.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Buildings & Materials How to Improve Energy Efficiency on Campus: Lessons from Sustainable Spelman Spelman College’s sustainability journey offers a practical, facilities-forward example of how colleges and institutions in Georgia can reduce emissions while lowering operating costs and building a.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/how-to-improve-energy-efficiency-on-campus-lessons-from-sustainable-spelman) - [Read More 07 Jan ![a photo collage showing staff of Georgia climate organizations](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Blog%203%20cover%20image.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Electricity Beyond Carbon People Education, Advocacy, and Equity: Local Climate Solutions at Work in Georgia Across Georgia, community-based organizations are advancing climate solutions in meaningful, people-centered ways, from neighborhood composting hubs and home weatherization projects to clinician-led.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/education-advocacy-and-equity-local-climate-solutions-at-work-in-georgia) - [Read More 17 Dec ![screenshot of interview with Dr. Preeti Jaggi](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Preeti%20Jaggi%20screenshot.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Transportation Beyond Carbon Research Dr. Preeti Jaggi on Children’s Health, Clean Air, and the Power of Collective Action Locally focused, cross-disciplinary climate action is crucial to advancing meaningful solutions across Georgia. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/dr.-preeti-jaggi-on-childrens-health-clean-air-and-the-power-of-collective-action) - [Read More 03 Dec ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Community%20Farmers%20Market%20at%20Toomer%20Elementary-1.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Beyond Carbon Food Access, Healthy Soil, and Local Farms: Climate Solutions Taking Root in Georgia Across Georgia, local nonprofits are nourishing their communities while advancing powerful, homegrown climate solutions. They are expanding access to healthy, affordable food; helping small farmers.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/food-access-healthy-soil-and-local-farms-climate-solutions-taking-root-in-georgia) - [Read More 19 Nov ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Brionte%20screenshot.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Electricity Beyond Carbon People Building Power for a Just Energy Future: A Climate Digest Interview with Brionté McCorkle Resilience and leadership can take many forms in Georgia’s climate movement, from expanding rooftop solar in rural communities to empowering young voters to advocate for cleaner air and lower utility.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/climate-digest-interview-with-brionté-mccorkle) - [Read More 05 Nov ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/athens%20land%20trust%201.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Buildings & Materials Empowering Communities, Lowering Bills: 5 Energy Efficiency and Equity Projects Across Georgia Across Georgia, communities are proving that local climate action doesn’t have to wait for federal directives or perfect conditions. From Athens to Adel, neighbors, nonprofits, and faith leaders are.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/5-energy-efficiency-and-equity-projects-across-georgia) - [Read More 22 Oct ![chart showing emissions reductions compared to GDP and population growth](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Emissions%20Report%20Graph%20(1400%20x%20870%20px).jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Research DDGA News From Peak to Progress: Georgia’s Carbon Story in the Last 20 Years Two decades ago, many believed that cutting emissions would come at the expense of economic growth. 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