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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![Power plant with two chimneys pouring out steam.]()
![Power plant with two chimneys pouring out steam.]()
There’s only one statewide ballot this year in Georgia — and it’s important
A guide to the candidates who want to set future energy policy.
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![A screenshot of a video with rising water and a historic building]()
![A screenshot of a video with rising water and a historic building]()
Trump cuts hundreds of EPA grants, leaving cities on the hook for climate resiliency
Critics argue the projects losing funding aren’t "woke," they’re essential.
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![illustration of a white shrimp with black gill disease]()
![illustration of a white shrimp with black gill disease]()
Georgia’s beloved shrimp industry grapples with disease and foreign imports
Climate change is making things worse.
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![A young white man in denim shorts stands in front of a produce stand at a farmers market.]()
![A young white man in denim shorts stands in front of a produce stand at a farmers market.]()
Farmers and small business owners were promised financial help for energy upgrades. They’re still waiting for the money.
Rural residents are left holding the bills for everything from solar panels to grain dryers.
