In October 2021, Emory’s President Gregory L. Fenves signed onto the Second Nature Climate Commitment and the United Nations Race to Zero pledges, an outcome of meetings with Emory Climate Coalition student leaders working to raise … Continue Reading →
This article originally appeared in the Emory News Center on December 2nd, 2022. A university-wide initiative formally launching this month will strengthen and support Emory’s academic response to the global climate crisis. The … Continue Reading →
By: Faith Lopez, OSI Green Labs & General Sustainability Intern As a part of OSI’s Sustainable & Local Food Month, I wanted to explore some local and dynamic food options … Continue Reading →
by: Caroline McCormack, OSI General Intern Rivers and creeks in Atlanta are fundamental to the health and well-being of our communities. They create opportunities for recreation and connection with … Continue Reading →
By Morgan Finch, Gardens & General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives As you walk through campus, you may notice the lush greenery of one of Emory’s educational gardens. Eight … Continue Reading →
By: Caitlin McConaghy, OSI Intern On June 30th, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) gave a ruling on West Virginia vs. EPA, stripping the EPA of its power … Continue Reading →
By Roger Slavens and Ellie Purinton 24C This article originally appeared in the Emory News Center on April 21st, 2022. Through leadership across Emory University, Emory Healthcare and in the … Continue Reading →
Since the 1990s, Emory University has been enhancing and streamlining its landfill waste diversion efforts. In 2017 and 2018, the University made sweeping changes across the Oxford and Atlanta campuses … Continue Reading →
By: Julia Marquis, current first year at Emory pursuing a BS in environmental science During my transition to Emory’s campus this fall as a first-year student, I have been … Continue Reading →
Emory University has partnered with waste management and hunger relief company Goodr as its holistic waste management provider to help achieve the university’s zero landfill waste goal. Starting with pre-consumer composting this … Continue Reading →
