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Just ask Community Farmers Markets (CFM), an Atlanta-based nonprofit that is scaling.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/community-farmers-markets-is-growing-climate-solutions-in-georgia) - [Read More 14 May ![a family at an outdoor event](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Family%20at%20an%20outdoor%20event-1.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Buildings & Materials Bringing Sustainability Center Stage: How Georgia's Event Planners Can Create Greener Gatherings 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.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/how-georgias-event-planners-can-create-greener-gatherings) - [Read More 07 May ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Photo%20of%20the%20Atlanta%20skyline-1.jpg) Are Green Buildings in Reach of All Georgians? What Equity Data Tells Us 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.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Ansel Ahabue](https://blog.drawdownga.org/are-green-buildings-in-reach-of-all-georgians-what-equity-data-tells-us) - [Read More 30 Apr ![screenshot of Diamond Spratling speaking with Eriqah Vincent](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202025-04-29%20at%207.51.39%20PM.png) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Beyond Carbon People Rewriting the Narrative: How Girl + Environment Is Empowering Women of Color to Lead on Climate How do we make climate conversations feel urgent—but not overwhelming? *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/girl-environment-is-empowering-women-of-color-to-lead-on-climate) - [Read More 16 Apr ![navigation screen for Drawdown Georgia Solutions Tracker](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DDGA.Solutions.Tracker.Nav%20for%20website.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Beyond Carbon Research Explore Georgia’s Progress on Climate with the Drawdown Georgia Solutions Tracker 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.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/explore-georgias-progress-on-climate-with-the-drawdown-georgia-solutions-tracker) - [Read More 02 Apr ![screenshot of TCDC interview](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-03-31%20092124.png) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Buildings & Materials Beyond Carbon Nourishing Community and Lowering Energy Burdens in Dewey City: A Climate Digest Interview 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,.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/nourishing-community-and-lowering-energy-burdens-in-dewey-city-a-climate-digest-interview) - [Read More 19 Mar ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/adding%20compost%20to%20garden%20for%20web-1.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Getting Started with Composting at Home: 7 Simple Tips for Georgia Families Composting is a natural process that transforms organic materials, such as food scraps and yard waste, into nutrient-rich soil. For Georgia families, composting offers a practical way to reduce.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/getting-started-with-composting-at-home-7-simple-tips-for-georgia-families) - [Read More 05 Mar ![screenshot of Maurice Carter speaking with Eriqah Vincent](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Maurice%20Carter%20interview%20screenshot.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* People Maurice Carter on Community Climate Action: A Climate Digest Interview In Newton County, a group of dedicated volunteers is proving that you don't need a large staff or massive budget to create meaningful local climate action. Sustainable Newton, founded in 2018,.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/maurice-carter-on-community-climate-action-a-climate-digest-interview) - [Read More 19 Feb ![a man plugging in his electric vehicle](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Black%20man%20charging%20EV.jpeg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Transportation Charging Ahead: Georgia Businesses Investing in EV Infrastructure The transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Georgia, so making the switch to energy-efficient and electric vehicles (EVs) represents a key climate solution for our.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/charging-ahead-georgia-businesses-investing-in-ev-infrastructure) - [Read More 05 Feb ![screenshot of Meg Darnell and Ben Sterling's video interview with Eriqah Vincent](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Georgia%20Organics%20McIntosh%20Seed%20Climate%20Digest%20Interview%20screenshot.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Beyond Carbon Supporting Local Farmers in Shifting to Climate-Smart Agriculture Practicing climate-smart agriculture can help Georgia farms be more productive and build soils that can absorb more carbon from our atmosphere at the same time. But making changes to established.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/supporting-local-farmers-in-shifting-to-climate-smart-agriculture) - [Read More 27 Jan ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Drawdown%20Georgia%20City-Level%20Greenhouse%20Gas%20Emissions%20Tracker%20screenshot.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Research Transform Your Climate Strategy with Georgia's First City-Level Emissions Tracker For business leaders and local governments working to advance climate solutions, data is everything. That's why we're excited to introduce the Drawdown Georgia City-Level Greenhouse Gas Emissions.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/transform-your-climate-strategy-with-georgias-first-city-level-emissions-tracker) - [Read More 08 Jan ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/iStock-1139182784-1.jpeg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture A Guide to Plant-Based Diets in Georgia and Plant-Based Shopping List Adopting a plant-based diet in Georgia offers a unique opportunity to enhance your health, boost kitchen confidence, and take action on climate at the same time. 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