Buildings & Materials

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..

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,..

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..

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,..

Georgia congregations are playing a vital role in ensuring that climate solutions benefit all people through a healthy environment, a stable climate, and resilient communities.

Recycled building materials--those that are reclaimed when a building is deconstructed rather than demolished-- play an important role in reducing emissions and air pollution and uplifting..

Taking action on climate isn’t just about solar panels and EVs - some of the most impactful ways to reduce your carbon footprint include less visible actions, like improving the energy efficiency of..

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. 

What do composting, plant-based diets, and home energy efficiency projects have in common?

“Just throw it away.” How often have you heard that old chestnut? And just where, exactly, is “away”? Surely not within throwing distance. 

Energy-efficient retrofits are an important climate solution for Georgia. Why?

In 2023, you wanted to learn more about climate impacts and solutions, how we’re working to make it work for everyone, and the people behind it all.