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Five Climate Justice Initiatives Receive $1M in New Grant Funding from Drawdown Georgia
2025-26 Climate Solutions & Equity Grants Advance Climate Solutions that Prioritize Equity in Georgia
Five Georgia nonprofit climate justice initiatives have been awarded a total of $1 million in funding for programs that advance climate solutions and prioritize equity based on the framework of Drawdown Georgia’s climate solutions.
Read MoreBuilding a founder community for collective climate action; Focus on the 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort
A Blog by Sarah McInerney, Biomimicry Institute
The 2024 cohort teams in the Biomimicry Institute's Ray of Hope Accelerator are scaling nature-inspired technologies to address urgent environmental and social challenges.
Read MoreAllie Kelly Joins the Tire Recycling Foundation Board of Directors
Tire Recycling Foundation, led by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and the Tire Industry Association (TIA) names Allie Kelly of The Ray to lead tire circularity and sustainability efforts.
Read MoreElectric School Buses Drive Progress on Climate Solutions in Georgia
A Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant Success Story
Electrifying transportation in Georgia is a powerful climate solution, and the benefits of upgrading to electric school buses go beyond carbon. The transition to electric buses supports the local economy and can positively impact our kids' health, too. Drawdown Georgia recently spoke with Mothers & Others for Clean Air regarding their grant.
Read MoreJohn Devine on Sustainable Transportation - Climate Digest Video Series
Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Georgia. Tune into this interview with John Devine, executive director of Go Georgia (formerly Georgia Bikes) to learn all about sustainable transportation alternatives.
Read MoreDr. Mildred McClain on Environmental Justice as a Lifetime Commitment
A Climate Digest Video Interview from Drawdown Georgia
Drawdown Georgia is honored to share a special Georgia Climate Digest video interview with environmental justice pioneer Dr. Mildred McClain. Dr. McClain is the founder and executive director emeritus for the Harambee House/Citizens for Environmental Justice.
Read MoreGeorgia Healthcare Sustainability Forum
Join healthcare industry leaders, hospital administrators, and clinicians at the Georgia Healthcare Sustainability Forum to address the role of healthcare in reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability.
Read MoreDrawdown Georgia Releases Sustainable Transportation Toolkit
Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Georgia. It’s a big problem, but it represents an even bigger opportunity to reduce emissions by choosing sustainable transportation options instead of gas-powered cars and trucks.
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