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And each idea benefited.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/grantees-of-the-drawdown-georgia-climate-solutions-equity-grant) - [Read More 14 Sep ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Green%20Cell%20Youth%20Programs.png) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Beyond Carbon How to Teach K-12 Students About Climate Solutions in Georgia How can Georgia K-12 educators nurture and engage the next generation of climate leaders in our state? How are teachers employing hands-on learning experiences around climate with their students, and.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/how-to-teach-k-12-students-about-climate-solutions-in-georgia) - [Read More 20 Jul ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/climate%20justice.jpeg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Beyond Carbon Announcing the Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions and Equity Grant 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.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* John Lanier](https://blog.drawdownga.org/announcing-the-drawdown-georgia-climate-solutions-and-equity-grant) - [Read More 15 Jun ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/drawdown%20georgia%20farmers%20market%201.jpeg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Beyond Carbon Embracing a Plant-Forward Diet at Georgia Farmers Markets 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.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/embracing-a-plant-forward-diet-at-georgia-farmers-markets) - [Read More 11 May ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/john%20lanier%20nataki%20osborne%20jelks%20nathaniel%20smith-1.jpeg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Beyond Carbon People Equity as a Compass for Taking Action on Climate Georgia is the first state to take a localized approach to Project Drawdown, the ambitious blueprint for reversing climate change by scaling market-ready climate solutions. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/equity-as-a-compass-for-taking-action-on-climate) - [Read More 08 Sep ![Reducing Emissions to Alleviate Suffering—in Georgia and Beyond](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Drawdown%20Georgia-%20Georgia%20Climate%20Change%20Hurricane.jpg)](https://blog.drawdownga.org/reducing-emissions-to-alleviate-suffering-in-georgia-and-beyond) [*![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Beyond Carbon Reducing Emissions to Alleviate Suffering—in Georgia and Beyond Hurricanes. Floods. Wildfires. Pandemics. When disasters are in the headlines, staff, missionaries, and volunteers with Georgia-based Global Ministries are working to respond. [Global Ministries](http://umcmission.org) is..](https://blog.drawdownga.org/reducing-emissions-to-alleviate-suffering-in-georgia-and-beyond) *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Rev. Jenny Phillips - [Read More 07 Jul ![Understanding the Impacts of Air Pollution, Heat, and Climate](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Drawdown%20Georgia-%20Climate%20Change%20Public%20Health.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Beyond Carbon Understanding the Impacts of Air Pollution, Heat, and Climate *Drawdown Georgia is focused on scaling climate solutions that have co-benefits “Beyond Carbon.” It’s important to understand how a changing climate can have a public health impact. 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The..](https://blog.drawdownga.org/beyond-the-list-circular-economy-as-a-climate-solution) *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* John Lanier - [Read More 02 Jun ![drawdown georgia solar energy webinar](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Drawdown%20Georgia%20-%20Webinar%20Digital%20Marketing%20Workshop%20IG%20Post%20.jpg)](https://blog.drawdownga.org/climate-solutions-that-go-beyond-carbon-scalable-solar) [*![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Electricity Beyond Carbon Climate Solutions That Go Beyond Carbon: Scalable Solar In Georgia, a small - but growing - portion of our electricity comes from renewables, like rooftop and large-scale solar. The majority of the [solar power](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/electricity/) in our state comes from large-scale..](https://blog.drawdownga.org/climate-solutions-that-go-beyond-carbon-scalable-solar) *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia - [Read More 26 May ![Carbon Registries: Making the Most of Carbon Credits in Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Drawdown%20Georgia-%20Making%20the%20Most%20of%20Carbon%20Credits%20in%20Georgia%20.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Buildings & Materials Beyond Carbon Carbon Registries: Making the Most of Carbon Credits in Georgia On May 7, 2021, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 355 (HB355) into law. The law amends the Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry (carbon registry) and creates a substantial opportunity to reduce.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Shane Totten](https://blog.drawdownga.org/carbon-registries-making-the-most-of-carbon-credits-in-georgia) - [Read More 19 May ![Georgia Tech Grad Students Offer Innovative Perspectives on Drawdown Georgia Solutions](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Drawdown%20Georgia-%20Climate%20Solutions.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Beyond Carbon Innovative Perspectives on Drawdown Georgia Solutions Universities across Georgia are examining climate solutions in their courses, and for the last 15 years, Professor Valerie Thomas and I have team-taught a course that has engaged grad students at.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Dr. Marilyn A. Brown](https://blog.drawdownga.org/the-future-is-bright-georgia-tech-grad-students-offer-innovative-perspectives-on-drawdown-georgia-solutions) - [Read More 12 May ![church solar panels](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Saint-Timothy-Solar-Panels-by-Hannah-Solar-LLC.jpeg)](https://blog.drawdownga.org/inspiration-for-congregations-taking-action-on-climate) [*![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Buildings & Materials Beyond Carbon Inspiration for Congregations Taking Action on Climate Almost every major religion has an ethic of caring for the natural world and seeking justice for our neighbors. At [Georgia Interfaith Power and Light](http://www.gipl.org) (GIPL), we equip communities of faith across..](https://blog.drawdownga.org/inspiration-for-congregations-taking-action-on-climate) *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Hannah Shultz [1](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/beyond-carbon/page/1) [...](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/beyond-carbon/page/1) [2](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/beyond-carbon/page/2) [3](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/beyond-carbon/page/3) [4](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/beyond-carbon/page/4) [5](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/beyond-carbon/page/5) [6](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/beyond-carbon/page/6) ## 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/) - Solutions - [Overview](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/) - [Electricity](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/electricity/) - 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