Integrating sustainability-related courses into the academic realm has been a priority for Emory for years. In 2017, 60.61% of departments offered sustainability-related courses. With sustainability integrated into the undergraduate and graduate student curricula, campus becomes a living laboratory where students connect knowledge gained in the classroom to actively advancing sustainability on campus and in the broader community.
#replace: Did you know that the meat- and dairy-centric Western diet contributes to about 1/5 of global emissions? One way we can help reduce these emissions, and also live a healthier lifestyle, is by transitioning to plant-rich diets—Project Drawdown’s number 3 solution to global warming. Whether you chose to fully commit to a vegan or … Continue Reading →
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 →
#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 →
#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 →
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 →
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 →
RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/SDGshowcaseRSVP Join us for a virtual showcase celebrating the launch of the SDG Online Training Modules. There will be presentations from the SDG Fellows and partners featured in the modules. A link to the virtual showcase (using BlueJeans software) will be sent out to the email you RSVP with. Please RSVP by Monday … Continue Reading →
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!
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 →
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 →
