Georgia Conservation Voters recently featured Encounter GA member John Duke on the Greater Greener Georgia Podcast where he talks about his book, "Leaving the Suburbs", and the environmental and political landscape in Georgia.

In this engaging episode, John —environmental advocate, author, and floodplain analyst—shares his unique journey from veterinary medicine to environmental advocacy and infrastructure reform. After working with the USDA on public health issues and spending time in England during the foot-and-mouth epidemic, Duke pivoted toward a deep focus on environmental science. His studies at community college in Minnesota helped him build expertise in hydrology and ecology,