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26 ways Emory advances sustainability on campus and around the world

Posted on April 25, 2022May 12, 2022

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 →

Emory Sustainability Faculty Fellows Applying Climate Research and Engaging Students in Climate Solutions

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

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 →

Remembering Mayor Carl B. Stokes for Bringing National Attention to Water Quality and Environmental Justice

Posted on February 8, 2021February 9, 2021

By: Rachel Musetti, General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives The Cuyahoga River begins in northeastern Geauga County, Ohio and continues into Akron, running both south and west, before turning … Continue Reading →

Resilience and Sustainability Collaboratory’s First Year of Accomplishments Projects a Promising Future

Posted on November 23, 2020November 30, 2020

By: Clare McCarthy, General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives The Resilience and Sustainability Collaboratory (RSC) is a newly established, Emory-based “think and do tank” that unites the expertise of thought … Continue Reading →

Climate Change in the Emory Medical Curriculum

Posted on May 14, 2020May 15, 2020

By: Office of Sustainability Initiatives When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Georgia and healthcare facilities rapidly developed protocols and procedures for providing care in the new era of coronavirus, Emory’s medical … Continue Reading →

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Interview with Dr. Eri Saikawa to Discuss Soil Remediation Work in West Atlanta

Posted on May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

By: Leanna Ehrlich, Office of Sustainability Initiatives   Q: What are the origins of the soil remediation project? ES: My lab is working on greenhouse gas emissions, and we’re interested … Continue Reading →

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