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.
The sweeping expansion of genetically modified soybeans in Argentina has underpinned the country’s exports since the late 1990s, while also has exacerbated problems of agrochemical exposure. This talk will focus on the ways in which rural populations think, feel, and act when affected by agrochemical exposure, and will analyze the dynamics of mobilization and … Continue Reading →
Join West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, the Proctor Creek Stewardship Council, West Atlanta community members, and volunteers on Saturday, November 21, 2020 from 10 am - 1 pm in collecting water samples throughout West Atlanta neighborhoods to get a one-day “snapshot” of water quality at designated locations in the Proctor, Utoy, and Sandy Creek … Continue Reading →
Dr. Robert Bullard, the father of environmental justice, joins Emory Climate Talks for a conversation on Tuesday, December 1, at 12 p.m. EST. Robert D. Bullard is often described as the father of environmental justice. He is an award-winning author, co-founder of the HBCU Climate Change Consortium, and a distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental … Continue Reading →
Runoff Election Day is finally here! Here are some final voting reminders for the big day: Double check your polling location before you go. Georgians should refer to your My Voter Page for this information. Review your sample ballot on the My Voter Page before going to the polls to ensure you can research all ballot items before you are in … Continue Reading →
Ed Lee, EdD, senior director of the Alben W. Barkley Forum for Debate, Deliberation, and Dialogue, Emory University, will lead this collaborative session with the help of local partners, including City Schools of Decatur, Agnes Scott College, and others. After a Welcome by Mayor pro tem Tony Powers, we will also revisit the City of … Continue Reading →
On January 21st, join Emory's Goizueta Business School for a free webinar: "Transforming Business to Build a Climate-Smart World" with Wesley Longhofer. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing current and future businesses. Wesley Longhofer will discuss his recent book, Super Polluters: Tackling the World’s Largest Sites of Climate-Disruption Emissions, and what it … Continue Reading →
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RCE Greater Atlanta will discuss the history of The Atlanta Regional Commission's Green Communities Program, introduce its climate action new ventures, and discuss tools that practitioners can use to exert change at a local level. The talk will be followed by a Q&A session
