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Georgia's carbon emissions have dropped, but no thanks to cars
Reprinted from Axios Atlanta
New data from Drawdown Georgia shows that Georgia's carbon footprint is shrinking.
Read MoreDrawdown Georgia climate progress featured on 11Alive
Dr. Marilyn Brown of Georgia Tech talks about Georgia's declining carbon emissions with 11Alive.
Read MoreMay 2023 Newsletter
Read here for the latest updates from our key funding initiatives: Drawdown Georgia, the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at Georgia Tech, The Ray and the Biomimicry Institute.
Read MoreGeorgia's Changing Carbon Footprint
Drawdown Georgia reports on progress and opportunities
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USDOT selects The Ray as Capacity Builder for 15 communities in launch of national Thriving Communities Program
The Ray announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded $5.1 million to The Ray and partners Arcadis, InfraStrategies, and Beverly Scott Associates to support 15 communities as a Networked Communities capacity builder within the USDOT’s Thriving Communities Program. The 15 communities matched with The Ray are located near ports, airports, freight, and rail facilities. Community infrastructure needs and priorities will drive The Ray’s capacity building strategy and focus on mobility, access, housing, economic issues, workforce development, and environmental justice.
Read MoreThe Ray joins 1% for the Planet as an Environmental Partner
The Ray announced it has been named an Environmental Partner with 1% for the Planet, an international organization that encourages sustainable, environmentally protective action through memberships and everyday choices. Environmental Partners work to advocate, conserve, steward, educate, and activate to create a healthy, vibrant future for our planet and include national and international nonprofits, as well as Georgia-based and community driven organizations. See here for a complete list of Environmental Partners.
Read MoreAdvancing Energy Efficiency And Equity In Gwinnett County Georgia
Reprinted from Drawdown Georgia's Blog
The recipients of the inaugural Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity grants understand the value of connecting climate solutions and equity. A prime example is the work being done by the Gwinnett Housing Corporation in collaboration with the Georgia Hispanic Construction Association and the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance that seeks to invest in energy-insecure communities, expand access to weatherization, and build energy efficiency and clean energy minority job pipelines.
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