Articles by Regional Reporter, Georgia Emily Jones
Emily Jones covers climate change and climate solutions as part of a partnership between WABE and Grist. She previously covered the Georgia coast and hosted “Morning Edition” for Georgia Public Broadcasting. She’s worked for the Wall Street Journal Radio Network, WHYY in Philadelphia, and WBRU and RIPR in Providence.
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![Green trees and water and green marsh grass along Georgia coastline.]()
![Green trees and water and green marsh grass along Georgia coastline.]()
Advocates in Georgia call for better protections for salt marshes, a key carbon sink
Proposed changes to current law spur call for an overhaul.
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![white house with solar panels on roof and yellow circle on blue background]()
![white house with solar panels on roof and yellow circle on blue background]()
A change in tax law has some solar providers walking on sunshine
“It’s going to enable a real scale-up of these programs, in Georgia and beyond."
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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.
