Sustainability has been a top priority for Emory since 2005 — before some of the students who now call campus “home” were even born. Twenty years ago, sustainability made its … Continue Reading →
Climate Crisis and Clinical Medicine Virtual Elective for Medical Students
Today’s medical students will be on the front lines of clinical medicine in the Anthropocene, the geologic era marked by human activity and climate change. Climate-driven exposures harm patients and … Continue Reading →
Emory honored with Climate Luminary Honors
Emory University is one of six colleges to receive the inaugural 2024 Climate Luminary Honors in recognition for leadership and innovation in addressing climate challenges. Second Nature, a national nonprofit, … Continue Reading →
The Importance of a Pollinator Garden
A pollinator garden attracts pollinator species such as bees, moths, and hummingbirds with plants that provide pollen and nectar. Pollination plays an essential role in maintaining our ecosystem. Without pollinators, … Continue Reading →
Climate Action Plan as a Living Document
For nearly two years, dozens of stakeholders have been working to fulfill Emory’s commitment to post a Climate Action Plan (CAP) by October, 13 2023. We are so grateful for … Continue Reading →
Emory crafts Climate Action Plan, invites input through ‘Community Conversations’
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 →
Emory joins Race to Zero, Climate Leadership Network to reduce carbon emissions
By Kelundra Smith On behalf of Emory University, President Gregory L. Fenves has joined Race to Zero, a coalition of educational institutions devoted to achieving zero carbon emissions. He also signed … Continue Reading →
Youth Advocates for Climate Activism Leading Resistance Movements
By: Kelly Li, General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives In the final week of Climate Awareness Month, OSI recognizes youth climate activists that are serving our society and … Continue Reading →
Emory Sustainability Faculty Fellows Applying Climate Research and Engaging Students in Climate Solutions
By: Rachel Musetti, General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives Each year, Emory’s Office of Sustainability Initiatives (OSI) recognizes March as Climate Awareness Month, in addition to recognizing Women’s History … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: Give (and give back to) the Places You Love!
Give (and give back to) the Places you Love! By Julia Danko, First Year at Oxford College of Emory, majoring in Biology on the pre-environmental engineering track. During the holiday … Continue Reading →