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🌍 The world’s leading guide to science-based climate solutions.

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Project Drawdown has always been the world’s leading guide to science-based climate solutions 🌏.

With the new Drawdown Explorer, we’re moving beyond describing solutions → to spotlighting breakthrough strategies for accelerating climate action.
Family. Work. Community. Our planet. They all need tending to, right now. 😮‍💨

🌍 SHIFT takes ONE thing off your plate: figuring out how to actually help the climate.

Ready to start? 👉 jointheshift.earth
February 9, 2026 at 8:20 PM
This is a shift we've been waiting for! ⚡️🚗 "I’m really encouraged by this: EVs outpacing petrol cars feels like a tipping point. It’s a systems signal that when the right options are available, people choose solutions." - Heather Jones, Research Fellow

@carbonbrief.org 👉 https://bit.ly/3Mprsse
Analysis: EVs just outsold petrol cars in EU for first time ever - Carbon Brief
Sales of battery electric vehicles (EVs) overtook petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025.
bit.ly
February 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Trump's rollbacks could add up to 20 Gt of emissions. But we're not powerless. WattTime & Project Drawdown identified 4 solutions that can deliver 100 Gt of reductions—no govt support needed. The political landscape shifted. Our capacity for impact hasn't.

Full breakdown 👉 https://bit.ly/4rqtEOU
February 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM
What are “hard-to-abate” emissions – and why do they matter? Scientist & Research Manager Sarah Gleeson, PhD, breaks it down in her latest Insights piece.

Read more about the challenges and solutions 👉 https://bit.ly/49VAkPs

@sarahglee.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 5:07 PM
"Phasing out HFCs now “would buy us a little bit of time to develop other solutions that maybe take longer to implement,” said @sarahglee.bsky.social in this recent WaPo article. Stopping HFC's is an emergency brake solution. @washingtonpost.com
https://wapo.st/4agvTh7
Why companies are phasing out these super-pollutants despite Trump
A rare spot of global climate agreement could prevent up to half a degree of warming this century.
wapo.st
February 3, 2026 at 6:41 PM
This Thursday! Join us for an interactive webinar with national experts to explore the emotional dimensions of climate change. Learn about practical tools and resources for cultivating emotional resilience.

🗓️ Feb 5, 2026
👉 https://bit.ly/49KM7Qd
February 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Coastal wetlands are among nature’s most valuable climate stabilizers. Mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrass ecosystems store large amounts of carbon. They also provide valuable habitat for wild plants and animals.

#worldwetlandsday

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4t9qZe9
February 2, 2026 at 3:56 PM
This year, the @geographers.bsky.social recognizes Jonathan Foley for his groundbreaking research and trusted advisory work with leaders and institutions across every sector.

In this moment, Jon’s leadership is not only impressive, it’s essential.

Congratulations, @globalecoguy.bsky.social !
January 29, 2026 at 6:28 PM
What keeps you showing up for climate when the work feels hard or uncertain? What motivates you to seek truth, lean into tough conversations, and support real solutions?

Drawdown wants to hear from you. Share a short paragraph and photo to be featured in our newsletter 👉 newsletter@drawdown.org
January 28, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Recycling ♻️ is a mechanical process that repurposes waste into new products without altering their chemical structure. Recycling metal, glass, paper, and plastic currently reduces GHGs by over 1 Gt CO2-eq per year.

To learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/497W74u
January 27, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Join us for an interactive webinar with national experts to explore the emotional dimensions of climate change. Learn about practical tools and resources for cultivating emotional resilience.

🗓️ Feb 5, 2026
👉 https://bit.ly/49KM7Qd
January 23, 2026 at 9:47 PM
The Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Power is moving into solar power plants. ☀️ "Adding solar energy to our balanced resource mix is a significant step for MEAG Power and our participants,” said MEAG Power President & CEO Jim Fuller

Read more at:
https://bit.ly/4a7TbXp
This Georgia power provider is upping its green energy with 500-acre solar plant
Why is public power organization MEAG investing in solar, and who will receive the power?
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January 22, 2026 at 6:28 PM
“The fact that renewables tend to be more cost-effective solutions is something that’s really going to hopefully promote their development moving forward, as we’re looking to add more and more capacity,” said Sarah Gleeson, research manager @sarahglee.bsky.social
grist.org/climate-ener...
Trump is trying to kill clean energy. The market has other plans.
The administration has done real damage to climate action, experts say. But in many ways, renewables are unstoppable.
grist.org
January 21, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Methane has driven about one-third of warming to date 🔥 and is far more potent than CO₂ in the short term. Learn about solutions in latest Insights piece from Emily Cassidy, Research Associate and Paul West, Senior Scientist: https://bit.ly/3NqBEkx
@enviroem.bsky.social @paul-west.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Reposted by Project Drawdown
While countries are making progress at measuring & mitigating methane from fossil fuels, we need to increase our efforts in curbing methane from livestock, rice, & food waste.
@paul-west.bsky.social and I explain in our latest article @projectdrawdown.bsky.social drawdown.org/insights/we-...
January 15, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Around the world, costs of living have soared. We know that climate solutions save money in the long run, but are there any that offer immediate relief w/o upfront cost? 💸 Our team of experts provided a comprehensive list of solutions that cover food, transportation, and the home.

#affordability
January 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Climate change is making life harder for people who already face the greatest challenges and have contributed least to the problem.

Honoring Dr. King means pushing for solutions that are fair, inclusive, and grounded in humanity.

#climatejustice
January 19, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Silvopasture is a highly recommended climate solution and it’s slowly gaining momentum in South America.

Read the full article: news.mongabay.com/2026/01/silv...
Silvopasture gains momentum in the Amazon, but can it shrink beef’s footprint?
In the rolling hills of Iñapari, a remote town in the Peruvian Amazon on the tri-border with Bolivia and Brazil, cattle ranchers are ditching grass monocultures, which have been shown to harm biodiver...
news.mongabay.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:21 PM
New article in @mongabay.com on the momentum around Silvopasture, a highly recommended climate solution. “It’s effective because trees are effective,” says Eric Toensmeier, senior research fellow with Project Drawdown and lead author of the analysis.

Full article💡 https://bit.ly/3LJV5UL
Silvopasture gains momentum in the Amazon, but can it shrink beef’s footprint?
In the rolling hills of Iñapari, a remote town in the Peruvian Amazon on the tri-border with Bolivia and Brazil, cattle ranchers are ditching grass monocultures, which have been shown to harm biodiver...
bit.ly
January 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Steady ocean winds power offshore wind turbines that offer remarkable potential to reduce GHG emissions worldwide. Fully deployed, Offshore Wind Turbines could reduce GHG emissions by an amount equivalent to 5% of global emissions.

Read more! 👉 https://bit.ly/4jDAUEo
January 13, 2026 at 4:40 PM
New solution drop! 🪟 Improve Windows & Glass

Windows typically constitute a small portion of a building envelope but account for a substantial portion of the heat gained or lost between the indoor space and the external environment.

Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4jD6Okr
Improve Windows & Glass
Improve Windows & Glass is a Highly Recommended climate solution. Upgrading single-glazed windows to double-glazing saves money, improves comfort, and cuts GHG emissions.
drawdown.org
January 12, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Join us for an interactive webinar with national experts to explore the emotional dimensions of climate change. Learn about practical tools and resources for cultivating emotional resilience.

🗓️ Feb 5, 2026
👉 https://bit.ly/49KM7Qd
January 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Recycling (a highly recommended climate solution) is now live on the Explorer! ♻️

Recycling reduces GHG emissions by minimizing reliance on energy-intensive primary material production, reducing demand for raw materials, and diverting paper from landfills.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/497W74u
January 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The start of the year is a moment for clarity. 🌍 Project Drawdown is the leading guide to science-based climate solutions. We exist so decision-makers and individuals can take climate action with confidence.

👉 Where do you see the biggest gap between knowledge and action today?

#climatesolutions
January 2, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Today is the last day of our Annual Fundraising campaign! Science shows we already have the tools to stop climate change. Your donation helps us put those tools into action, everywhere. Make a tax-deductible gift today & thank you for all of your support! https://drawdown.donorsupport.co/-/XDZYFHCU
December 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM