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and if you commute on your bike, or use other forms of alternative transportation to get where you’re going - it can help reduce carbon emissions in.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/john-devine-on-alternative-transportation-a-climate-digest-interview) - [Read More 18 Sep ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Kelley%20Lowe%20Interview%20Screenshot.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Buildings & Materials People How Recycled Building Materials Embrace History and Circularity 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.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/how-recycled-building-materials-embrace-history-and-circularity) - [Read More 11 Sep ![Matthew and Tia Raiford webinar](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/webinar%20screenshot.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture People Savoring Plant-Based Eating with Chefs Tia and Matthew Raiford Is there a better time to enjoy plant-based eating than when summer transitions to autumn, as gardens and farmers' markets overflow with gorgeous fresh vegetables and fruits? It just makes sense to.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/savoring-plant-based-eating-with-chefs-tia-and-matthew-raiford) - [Read More 21 Aug ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-08-16%20131056.png) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Buildings & Materials Beyond Carbon People Mike Barcik on Energy Efficiency: A Georgia Climate Digest Interview 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.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/mike-barcik-on-energy-efficiency-a-georgia-climate-digest-interview) - [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 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 11 Oct ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/equity%20drawdown%20georgia%20%28Old%20Image%29.png) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Beyond Carbon People Research In the News Three Years In: Celebrating a Changing Landscape on Climate in Georgia This week, as we mark the third anniversary of the launch of Drawdown Georgia, we are proud and excited to celebrate the remarkable changing landscape taking place on the climate front in Georgia.  *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* John Lanier](https://blog.drawdownga.org/three-years-in-celebrating-a-changing-landscape-on-climate-in-georgia) - [Read More 12 Apr ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/CatMax_Photography_Georgia_Climate_Conference_2019-160-1.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* People Research Accelerating Climate Solutions at the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference What does a changing climate mean for Georgia? And, most importantly, what can we do about it? Join us at the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference and learn how you can accelerate climate action in our.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Sophia Lamb](https://blog.drawdownga.org/accelerating-climate-solutions-at-the-2023-georgia-climate-conference) - [Read More 05 Apr ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Leadership%20Council.jpeg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* People The Drawdown Georgia Leadership Council: Advancing Climate Solutions Successfully implementing the Drawdown Georgia framework depends on a wide diversity of effort, and a shared commitment to lifting up everyone in our state while we draw down emissions. Chaired by.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/the-drawdown-georgia-leadership-council-advances-climate-solutions-in-our-state) - [Read More 30 Nov ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Drawdowns%20Neighborhood%20Atlanta%20Interviewees%20and%20Drawdown%20Stories%20team.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* People Celebrating the Atlanta Climate Community in Drawdown’s Neighborhood: Atlanta We’re celebrating the people in all walks of life who are a part of the Atlanta Climate Community. Project Drawdown’s Neighborhood series of documentary shorts shines a spotlight on people and.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/celebrating-the-atlanta-climate-community) - [Read More 19 Oct ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Drawdown%20Georgia%20Second%20Anniversary%20collage.jpeg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* People Celebrating the Leaders in Our Leader-full Georgia Climate Movement Here we are at the second anniversary of the launch of the Drawdown Georgia movement centered around a list of 20 climate solutions for our state. 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