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The Effects of Human-Caused Climate Change Are Everywhere
Earth's 10 hottest years on record have all come in the last decade -- with 2023 setting records that were quickly surpassed by 2024. Over that same timeframe, the US has experienced 193 $1B+ weather and climate disasters with a total cost of $1.5T and 6,403 deaths. As extreme heatwaves, wildfires, flash floods, droughts, and severe storms become more frequent and intense, human-caused climate change threatens our lives, our livelihoods, and our children's future. We can no longer ignore the climate crisis. But we didn't found Sustainable Newton to worry or panic. We're here to find solutions, lead by example, and be a catalyst for climate action in our community. Just as scientists know with certainty that human greenhouse gas emissions are overheating our planet and causing extreme weather, they also understand which solutions are most cost-effective now to reduce emissions and preserve a livable world. We Have the Solutions -- All We Need Is Action When Project Drawdown published the bestseller Drawdown in 2017, climate activists finally had a detailed, data-driven roadmap to reduce atmospheric carbon and slow global warming. Today, the Drawdown Explorer reflects some of world's best science-backed insights into how we can address the global challenges of climate change. But Sustainable Newton is focused on local action in our community. So, when the Ray C. Anderson Foundation took things a step further, by funding Georgia's best minds to identify the highest impact climate solutions for our state, the Drawdown Georgia climate solutions framework was born. We have 20 proven solutions that are actionable and scalable now in Georgia -- and in Newton County. These are our focus. |
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Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions Framework
Visit the Drawdown Georgia website for more information.
Bringing Climate Solutions Even Closer to Home
Using the Drawdown Georgia framework as our guide, Sustainable Newton is engaging households, businesses, and local governments to leverage the most effective climate solutions for Newton County. To accomplish this work, we have established four working committees (click each one to see more details):
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If you are passionate about any of these work areas, we need you on the team. Each of these projects offers many ways to be involved: helping us plan, performing outreach to friends and neighbors, collaborating with local businesses, and influencing local officials. Let us know your interests, and we'll be in touch.
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