February is Water Awareness Month!

Atlanta is one of the largest municipalities on one of the smallest watersheds in the nation. We are a region of droughts and floods, coupled with old sewer infrastructure and high water rates. Going forward, efforts to use water more consciously will require commitment from students, faculty, staff, visitors and others – and that commitment will make a difference locally for years to come.

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From Table to Farm – Anaerobic Digestion Workshop: Keynote Address: Professor Carlton Waterhouse

Last year, Emory University received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to establish an on-campus prototype for an anaerobic digester (AD). This technology can turn food waste into biogas (renewable energy) and soil amendments (agricultural use). Ultimately, Emory is interested in demonstrating how to design an anaerobic digester that reduces environmental justice concerns. To that end, Emory … Continue Reading →

From Table to Farm – Anaerobic Digestion Workshop: Policy and AD Speakers

Last year, Emory University received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to establish an on-campus prototype for an anaerobic digester (AD). This technology can turn food waste into biogas (renewable energy) and soil amendments (agricultural use). Ultimately, Emory is interested in demonstrating how to design an anaerobic digester that reduces environmental justice concerns. To that end, Emory … Continue Reading →

From Table to Farm – Anaerobic Digestion Workshop: AD Technology Speakers

Last year, Emory University received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to establish an on-campus prototype for an anaerobic digester (AD). This technology can turn food waste into biogas (renewable energy) and soil amendments (agricultural use). Ultimately, Emory is interested in demonstrating how to design an anaerobic digester that reduces environmental justice concerns. To that end, Emory … Continue Reading →

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Emory Climate Talk: The Intersectional Environmentalist

Leah Thomas is an eco-communicator, aka an environmentalist with a love for writing + creativity, based in Ventura, CA. She’s passionate about advocating for and exploring the relationship between social justice and environmentalism. You could say she’s tryna make the world a little more equal for everyone and a little nicer to our home planet. … Continue Reading →

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Community Conversations: Emory Talks Climate Action at Rollins

Rollins School of Public Health 1518 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA, United States

The remaining four of six "Community Conversations: Emory Talks Climate Action" sessions will occur throughout the Spring 2023 semester, with the first on January 25th at 11am at Grace Crum Rollins Building, Rita Ann Rollins Room. Refer to our website for updated information about when and where the next sessions will occur.These facilitated Conversations will ensure that the work being completed by … Continue Reading →

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Community Conversations: Emory Talks Climate Action at Campus Services

Campus Services 100 Water Tower Place, Atlanta, GA, United States

This "Community Conversations: Emory Talks Climate Action" session will occur on March 1st at 4:30pm at Campus Services, Building B, Training Room B. Refer to our website for updated information about when and where the next sessions will occur.These facilitated Conversations will ensure that the work being completed by Emory's Climate Action Task Force, a group of student, faculty, staff, and … Continue Reading →

Community Conversations: Emory Talks Climate Action (Virtual)

Virtual Discussion

This "Community Conversations: Emory Talks Climate Action" session will occur virtually on Friday, March 24th at 10:00 am (registration required). Refer to our website for updated information about when and where the next sessions will occur.These facilitated Conversations will ensure that the work being completed by Emory's Climate Action Task Force, a group of student, faculty, staff, and community members … Continue Reading →

Community Conversations: Emory Talks Climate Action at Goizueta

Goizueta Business School 1300 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

This "Community Conversations: Emory Talks Climate Action" session will occur virtually on April 6th at 2:00 pm at Goizueta Foundation Center W525, W531. Refer to our website for updated information about when and where the next sessions will occur.These facilitated Conversations will ensure that the work being completed by Emory's Climate Action Task Force, a group of student, faculty, staff, and community … Continue Reading →