Articles by Regional Reporter, Georgia Emily Jones
Emily Jones is the Georgia regional reporter at Grist. She covers climate issues, policy, and energy there as part of a partnership with WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station, with a focus on how climate change is affecting Georgians’ lives and communities. She has a master’s in broadcast journalism from Columbia University. Her work has been honored with a regional Edward R. Murrow award and Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Association of Broadcasters awards.
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![Pallets loaded with oyster shells are held by a winch over a river.]()
![Pallets loaded with oyster shells are held by a winch over a river.]()
How much carbon can oysters store? Scientists are trying to find out.
Oysters stabilize shorelines, trap carbon-rich sediment, and help marshes grow.
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As winters warm, the citrus industry squeezes into Georgia
Half a million citrus trees have taken root in the Peach State over the past decade.
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![two white towers with scaffolding and white plumes of smoke coming out]()
![two white towers with scaffolding and white plumes of smoke coming out]()
The US is getting its first new nuclear reactor in 40 years
After years of delays, Plant Vogtle project goes online soon in Georgia.
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![A stop sign is posted on a beach filled with construction equipment.]()
![A stop sign is posted on a beach filled with construction equipment.]()
There’s big climate money out there for small towns. But will they get it?
How advocates are helping understaffed communities field complicated federal grants.
