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It's also an issue at Georgia colleges and universities. .. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Anna Claire Miller](https://blog.drawdownga.org/an-eye-for-reducing-food-waste-raccoon-eyes) - [Read More 21 Jun ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/flower%20growers.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Beyond Carbon Growing Climate-Smart Agriculture in Southeast Georgia Farming is a critical piece of our state’s economy, and how we grow our food is a significant part of Georgia’s carbon footprint. To cut carbon substantially, we need to grow food in ways that.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/growing-climate-smart-agriculture-in-southeast-georgia) - [Read More 24 May ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/iStock-1151268627.jpeg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture How to Switch to a Plant-Based Diet: Taking Action on Climate and Health Have you ever considered switching to a plant-based way of eating? *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/how-to-switch-to-a-plant-based-diet) - [Read More 26 Apr ![climate solutions toolkit presenters](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-04-17%20at%203.54.34%20PM.png) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Transportation How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home There are so many ways you can take action to reduce the emissions that each of us produce in our everyday life. 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Making something from nothing, and involving crowds of people will always create by-products. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Sue Anne Morgan](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tips-for-planning-a-green-event) - [Read More 04 Jan ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/IGEL%20bike%20tour.jpeg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Transportation Ideas for New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your Health and Advance Climate Solutions What New Year’s resolutions are you making for 2023? And when you are choosing your resolutions, are you keeping their impact on climate in mind? 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