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New Research From UGA Are Georgians interested in composting more at home, or participating in municipal or private composting programs? New research conducted by the University of Georgia seeks to understand current.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Jeffrey D. Mullen, Ph.D.](https://blog.drawdownga.org/what-do-georgians-think-about-composting-new-research-from-uga) - [Read More 24 Jul ![khari diop and eriqah vincent screenshot](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Khari%20Diop%20graphic.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Beyond Carbon People Khari Diop on Community Composting: A Georgia Climate Digest Interview Do you think of composting as something magical and majestic? If not, this conversation with expert community composter and urban farmer, Khari Diop, will change your mind. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/khari-diop-on-community-composting-a-georgia-climate-digest-interview) - [Read More 10 Jul ![Scaling Climate Solutions at Community Farmers Markets in Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Marta-Markets.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Scaling Climate Solutions at Community Farmers Markets in Georgia Did you know that shopping at Community Farmers Markets can be a fun and impactful way to reduce emissions in Georgia? *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/scaling-climate-solutions-at-community-farmers-markets-in-georgia) - [Read More 20 Jun ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/eriqah%20vincent.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Beyond Carbon People Introducing the Georgia Climate Digest Video Series With the Georgia Climate Digest Video Series, Drawdown Georgia will shine a light on some of the many Georgians who are working to bring climate solutions home. After all, exciting and inspiring work.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/introducing-the-georgia-climate-digest-video-series) - [Read More 15 May ![Sustainable Georgia Futures WeatheRise street team](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/WeatheRise%20ATL%20street%20team.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Electricity Buildings & Materials Beyond Carbon Solar Pre-Apprenticeship Program Can Yield Positive Change in Georgia Investing in climate solutions can be a powerful way to improve lives, address historic inequities, create jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions all at once.  *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/solar-pre-apprenticeship-program-can-yield-positive-change-in-georgia) - [Read More 01 May ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Westside%20Planting_International%20Paper%20Team.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Land Sinks Beyond Carbon Savannah Tree Foundation Advances Tree Equity in Chatham County Tree planting and forest management are two climate solutions that can help Georgia achieve our goals. Scaling these solutions can also create jobs and provide other economic benefits in our state. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Zoe Rinker](https://blog.drawdownga.org/savannah-tree-foundation-advances-tree-equity-in-chatham-county) - [Read More 18 Apr ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DDGA-Electricity-Climate-Change.jpg) Tracking Energy Policy in Georgia: Results of the 2023 IRP Update On Tuesday, April 16, the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) voted on Georgia Power’s 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Update, approving much of what the utility requested in this off-cycle.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Kevin Kelly](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tracking-energy-policy-in-georgia-results-of-the-2023-irp-update) - [Read More 17 Apr ![food scraps](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Drawdown%20Georgia-%20Food%20Waste%20.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Georgia Composting Council Builds Momentum on Climate Solutions Would you like to see composting continue to grow as a climate solution in the State of Georgia? If so, you’ll want to learn more about the Georgia Composting Council. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* David Paull](https://blog.drawdownga.org/georgia-composting-council-builds-momentum-on-climate-solutions) - [Read More 03 Apr ![coastal wetlands ecologist](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/coastal%20wetlands%20ecologist.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Land Sinks Beyond Carbon A Conversation About Building Climate Resilience on the Georgia Coast How is community-led work creating climate resilience on the Georgia coast? *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/a-conversation-about-building-climate-resilience-on-the-georgia-coast) - [Read More 20 Mar ![Youth members of ECO-Action pose for a photo](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/ECO%20Action%20Youth%20Close%20up%20young%20people.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Buildings & Materials Beyond Carbon Eco-Action Scales Climate Solutions on Atlanta's West Side What do composting, plant-based diets, and home energy efficiency projects have in common? *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/eco-action-scales-climate-solutions-on-atlantas-west-side) - 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