Every purchase you make has consequences. Before purchasing new items, consider if you really need them, or if you can reuse products you already have. If you have to purchase new, do your research to look beyond the label at the sourcing of ingredients and the labor and the communities behind the product.
Spring 2021 OWD Flyer These days and times will be in place until the end of the semester and we look forward to working in the gardens with all of you. If you know anyone still interested in getting involved with the gardens, then please direct them to the workdays linked above or email: … Continue Reading →
Join the conversation with Dr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe who on three major research areas in soil biogeochemistry investigating the effects of physical perturbations in the environment on soil organic matter (SOM) dynamics: effect of erosion, fire, and climate change. Dr. Berhe's work at the intersection of soil, climate change, and political ecology lends itself … Continue Reading →
The Southeast Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU) and Break the Cycle of Health Disparities, Inc. invites you to participate in their 16th annual Break the Cycle of Children’s Environmental Health Disparities symposium. This symposium will explore the patterns of illness among different populations and use the knowledge gained to develop strategies to reduce health … Continue Reading →
Presenting Climate Week 2021! Student leaders in ECAST, The Climate Reality Project (CRP), and ECO have worked hard to organize some great events from Monday, April 19 to Friday, April 23. Learn about environmental health and art, climate change, and more while calling on Emory to take action! Zoom links for events can be found … Continue Reading →
Presenting Climate Week 2021! Student leaders in ECAST, The Climate Reality Project (CRP), and ECO have worked hard to organize some great events from Monday, April 19 to Friday, April 23. Learn about environmental health and art, climate change, and more while calling on Emory to take action! Zoom links for events can be found … Continue Reading →
Tired of your old T-shirts taking up drawer space? How about turning them into a shopping bag! In accordance with this year's theme "Restore Our Earth" the German Consulate General in Atlanta and the DIY Academy in Cologne have partnered up and are organizing a virtual Upcycling Workshop on Earth Day, April 22, 11:30 AM … Continue Reading →
RSVP today for the Emory Sustainability Virtual Celebration, which will take place on Friday, April 23, from 11-12:30 pm EDT! During the celebration, we will announce this year’s Sustainability Innovator Award, Outstanding Sustainability Representative Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, highlight major sustainability accomplishments from Emory students and employees, and share ways to get involved. … Continue Reading →
Join the Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health for the Our Voices: Diversity in Environmental Health Sciences seminar series. Dr. Genee Smith, Assistant Professor at John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, will be giving a talk titled, “CLIMATE CHANGE, GENTRIFICATION, AND HEALTH EQUITY”. Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/93124507596 Meeting ID: 93124507596
Against the backdrop of a multi-generational legacy of racial injustice, climate change disproportionately impacts environmental justice communities in Georgia. Building climate resilience and reducing emissions can lower economic and public health risks in these communities and provide new economic opportunities. Join Georgia Climate Project on April 28th from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT for … Continue Reading →
Join fellow clinicians, clinical and hospital leaders, health professionals, and students for this half-day symposium on Climate Change and Clinical Practice that will take place on April 28 from 12:30 to 5:00 pm EDT. Engaging lectures and panel discussions will explore the clinical practice implications of climate change and strategies for addressing climate-associated practice and care … Continue Reading →
