July is Climate Justice and Environmental Justice July!

From the placement of landfills to the impacts of extreme weather events, it is apparent that climate change and other environmental issues disproportionately and unjustly affect communities of color and low-income neighborhoods, worsening existing health disparities and overall wellness and wealth-building. We challenge our sustainability network to educate ourselves on the importance of climate justice and environmental justice and how we can all further these movements.

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Virtual Earth Month – Emory Transportation & Parking Services Feature

As a part of Emory's #VirtualEarthMonth, we are highlighting organizations who were planning to participate in Emory's on-campus Earth Festival this year. Learn more about these #EarthMonthLeaders throughout April. Emory Transportation and Parking Services (TPS) is committed to supporting the overall sustainability goals and strategies of Emory University and Emory Healthcare. Through a number of programs and services, … Continue Reading →

Virtual Earth Month – Reengage Civically

#reengage: In response to the current global crisis, many states have delayed elections or allowed citizens to vote by mail with extended deadlines. Georgia’s primary elections have been postponed until June 9th, which means you must submit your absentee ballot request no later than May 11! Especially now, voting by mail can help ensure that … Continue Reading →

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Virtual Earth Month – Reflect with Gratitude

#reflect: As our #virtualearthmonth comes to an end, we can’t help but feel grateful for the ways in which we were still able to come together and celebrate the 50th anniversary of #earthday. This month was unimaginable in so many ways, but it also taught us the importance of finding light in this darkness, having … Continue Reading →

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Oxford Farm Spring CSA Delivery

The Oxford College Organic Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) membership program provides: Fresh, certified organic produce grown without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers A wide variety of in-season food grown at the Oxford College farm, including unique varieties and heirloom vegetables Newsletter featuring garden updates and farmer musings, with recipe suggestions and advice on … Continue Reading →

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Oxford Farm Spring CSA Delivery

The Oxford College Organic Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) membership program provides: Fresh, certified organic produce grown without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers A wide variety of in-season food grown at the Oxford College farm, including unique varieties and heirloom vegetables Newsletter featuring garden updates and farmer musings, with recipe suggestions and advice on … Continue Reading →

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Climate Talks @ Emory

This Climate Talk is brought to you by Emory Climate Talks, Emory Climate Organization, GEEG, and the Department of Environmental Sciences. Please join Ms. Wood as she discusses her career starting out in sustainability, how her company has been impacted by COVID-19 and her perspective on sustainability within corporations. Head to bit.ly/climatetalksjune1 to RSVP!

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Climate Talks @ Emory

Seminar: “Exploring Soil-Climate-Health-Policy Nexus through Sustainability Lens” Debjani Sihi is a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the Environmental Sciences Division and the Climate Change Science Institute. She is interested in evaluating the dynamics of soil organic matter decomposition and greenhouse gas emission along aerobic to anaerobic gradients in systems ranging from the tropics and subtropics (El Yunque … Continue Reading →

Presidential and Local Primary Election Day in Georgia

Georgia has postponed its presidential primary election to June 9. That date was already scheduled for state and local primary races, including the race for one U.S. Senate seat. If you already voted in the presidential primary in March, that vote counts, and you will need to vote again for the remaining May races. If you did … Continue Reading →

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Climate Talks @ Emory

Seminar: “The built environment of the future will incorporate renewable power on every structure that can support it. Here’s to the builders.” Michael Chanin is the founder and CEO of Cherry Street Energy, the largest non-utility renewable energy provider in Georgia. Michael founded the business informed by his background in structured financial products and growth oriented … Continue Reading →