Rivian will bring more climate jobs to Georgia, even as the state lags on climate policy

Gov. Brian Kemp smiles as he stands next to a Rivian electric truck during a ceremony to announce that the electric truck makers plans to bring business to Georgia on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Atlanta.

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Electric truck manufacturer Rivian’s announcement last week that it would build a $5 billion plant in Georgia makes it the latest in a string of businesses promising green jobs in the state.

But while Georgia has welcomed solar companies, a large battery manufacturer and now Rivian, the state lags on policies that would help cut the emissions that cause climate change.