Drawdown Georgia GHG Emissions Tracker
Track Greenhouse Gas Emissions In Georgia
The Drawdown Georgia GHG Emissions Tracker provides greenhouse gas emissions data at the state- and county-level for Georgia. Emissions are categorized by sector to give us a picture of where emissions are now and how they change as we advance on our goal of drawing down Georgia’s carbon emissions. This interactive map was developed by leading researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology based on publicly available data and is updated monthly.
Available Only on Laptop and Desktop
Thank you for your interest in the Drawdown Georgia GHG Emissions Tracker. It is best viewed on a laptop or desktop, so we are only providing it in that format.
How to Use the Drawdown Georgia GHG Emissions Tracker
1. Use filters in the upper left to sort data
2. Or click on the map to select a county
3. See emissions data in the graphs and boxes around the map
4. Use the “next” button on the bottom right to change views
Where Does The Data Come From?
The data powering this tracker comes from federal data sources. This includes publicly available data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Department of Transportation, and Environmental Protection Agency.
Watch the Webinar where we introduced the GHG Tracker
The recorded webinar is now available for viewing.
GHG Emissions Tracker Key Terms
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
The mix of gases that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere, including: carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and fluorinated gases. GHG emissions on this tracker are represented as carbon dioxide equivalent, a standardized way to describe the global warming potential of any GHG. Emissions are converted into the amount of carbon dioxide that would have the same global warming impact.
Metric Tons (mt)
This is the unit of measurement for greenhouse gas emissions on the tracker. One metric ton equals 2,205 pounds and is about half the weight of a full-sized pickup truck or mid-sized SUV.
Net Emissions
Net Emissions on this tracker reflect the difference between total emissions from transportation, industry, buildings and agriculture and the carbon reduction that comes from forests in Georgia.