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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. But a new report from Drawdown Georgia and the Georgia Tech Climate and Energy Policy Lab shows.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/from-peak-to-progress-georgias-carbon-story-in-the-last-20-years) - [Read More 01 Oct ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Sustainable%20Newton%20ribbon%20cutting.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Beyond Carbon How to Take Climate Action in Your Community: A New Drawdown Georgia Toolkit When it comes to climate action, Georgians are ready to lead. That’s why Drawdown Georgia is proud to introduce How to Take Climate Action in Your Community, a fresh, practical toolkit that empowers.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/how-to-take-climate-action-in-your-community-a-new-drawdown-georgia-toolkit) - [Read More 17 Sep ![screenshot of interview with Jennifer Kline and Eriqah Vincent](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Jennifer%20Kline%20interview%20screenshot.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Land Sinks Building Resilience Together: A Georgia Climate Digest Interview Resilience in Georgia can mean many different things, from installing community microgrids that keep the lights on after a storm to upgrading infrastructure to withstand flooding to preserving the.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/building-resilience-together-a-georgia-climate-digest-interview) - [Read More 03 Sep ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/GIPL%20PowerWise.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Buildings & Materials Energy Efficiency for Faith Communities: Making Worship Spaces Greener Across Georgia, faith communities are stepping up to care for both their congregations and the planet. Houses of worship often serve as the heart of their neighborhoods—spaces where people gather for.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/energy-efficiency-for-faith-communities) - [Read More 20 Aug ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/david%20eady%20interview%20screenshot.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Electricity Beyond Carbon People Building a Georgia Beyond Carbon: Inside the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact 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.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/inside-the-drawdown-georgia-business-compact) - [Read More 06 Aug ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Produce%20Display%20with%20Prices.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Beyond Carbon Connecting the Dots Between Food Waste, Food Access, and Public Health in Georgia 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.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Gwendolyn Read](https://blog.drawdownga.org/connecting-the-dots-between-food-waste-food-access-and-public-health-in-georgia) - [Read More 23 Jul ![screenshot of the IGEL interview](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/igel%20climate%20digest%20screenshot.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* People How IGEL Is Building a Leader-Full Climate Future for Georgia When it comes to solving complex environmental challenges, Georgia doesn’t need more division. We need more connection.  *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/how-igel-is-building-a-leader-full-climate-future-for-georgia) - [Read More 09 Jul ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/landfill%20methane.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Electricity How Landfill Methane Capture Is Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Georgia 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.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/how-landfill-methane-capture-is-cutting-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-georgia) - [Read More 17 Jun ![screenshot of Stacey's interview with Eriqah](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Stacey%20Isaac%20Berahzer%20screenshot.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Beyond Carbon People Building an Equitable Clean Energy Future in DeKalb County: A Climate Digest Interview with Stacey Isaac Berahzer 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.  *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/building-an-equitable-clean-energy-future-in-dekalb-county) - [Read More 04 Jun ![grocery store refrigerated produce case](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/grocery%20store%20produce%20case.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Buildings & Materials Keeping Our Cool: How Georgia Can Cut Emissions by Tackling Refrigerant Leaks 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,.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/how-georgia-can-cut-emissions-by-tackling-refrigerant-leaks) [1](https://blog.drawdownga.org/page/1) [2](https://blog.drawdownga.org/page/2) [3](https://blog.drawdownga.org/page/3) [4](https://blog.drawdownga.org/page/4) [5](https://blog.drawdownga.org/page/5) [...](https://blog.drawdownga.org/page/8) [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/) - 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