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Melanie Allen on Philanthropy and Climate Justice: A Georgia Climate Digest Interview

How can a more engaged, participatory approach to philanthropy help make a real impact on climate solutions and equity in Georgia?

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Thomasville Community Development Corporation receives Drawdown Georgia grant

Thomasville Community Development Corporation has received a two-year Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant of $100,000 per year for plant-based diet and residential rooftop solar installations.

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English Avenue tree project gets statewide climate funds

By Delaney Tarr, The Saporta Report

A community-led team project is tackling climate through English Avenue’s struggling tree cover, kicking off a research and planting project thanks to an influx of funding from Drawdown Georgia.

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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.

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Building 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.

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Allie 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.

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Brightening Our Corner - November 2024

Our quarterly newsletter has been published.

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Electric 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.

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John 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.

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

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