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Tardigrades & Silkworms: Nature's Secret to Smarter Seed Coatings

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Dr. 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.

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Georgia 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.

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Drawdown 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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Mobile solar microgrid sees deployment amidst Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

Mark Lannaman, Saporta Report

A mobile solar microgrid has been aiding in recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, a powerful hurricane that rocked the Southeast in late September.

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Climate Solutions for Congregations

A Drawdown Georgia Webinar

Georgia’s communities of faith have the power to change the world. They can play a vital role in ensuring that all people live in a world with a healthy environment, a stable climate, and resilient communities.

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Mobile Solar Microgrid Trailer Deployed to Valdosta to Support Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

The North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church has deployed a solar-powered disaster response trailer, funded by the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, to Camp Tygart outside of Valdosta. In support of local recovery efforts, the state-of-the-art solar microgrid is powering lights, large freezers, and refrigerators at a camp for disaster reponse volunteers.

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Dory Larsen on Electric Vehicles: A Climate Digest Video Interview

Electric Vehicles are growing rapidly as a climate solution in Georgia. How do we ensure that the benefits of EVs are available to all Georgians? What is the truth behind some of the misconceptions about electric vehicles?

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The Biomimicry Institute Unveils 10-Year Strategy

Announcing a vision for a Nature-Positive, Inclusive, and Regenerative World during New York Climate Week

The Biomimicry Institute, a nonprofit organization committed to advancing a Nature Positive, inclusive, and regenerative world inspired and guided by nature’s genius, today announced the launch of its ambitious 10-year strategy at New York Climate Week.

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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 communities.

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