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.
Children who grow up in circumstances of social and economic disadvantage are at greater risk for exposure to adverse environmental factors and are more likely to suffer adverse health and developmental consequences. Break the Cycle supports an interdisciplinary set of student-driven research projects that explore the social, economic and environmental factors that adversely affect children’s … Continue Reading →
In just five years, Emory’s WaterHub has reclaimed and recycled more than 300 million gallons of campus wastewater—and captured interest across the globe. Take a virtual tour through the facility, learn how the technology works, and learn it's research and water stewardship impacts in the "Smarter Water" feature of the Emory Magazine Spring/Summer issue.
On April 22, join the Earth Day Network for 24 hours of action in a global digital mobilization that drives actions big and small, gives diverse voices a platform and demands bold action for people and the planet. Over the 24 hours of Earth Day, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day will fill the digital … Continue Reading →
#Reconnect: Today, on the 50th anniversary of #EarthDay, we are connecting and reconnecting with ourselves, with each other, with the species with which we share the planet, and with Mother Earth herself. We hope you are, too, and in ways that foster more of the gratitude, activism and solidarity stoked on the first Earth Day … Continue Reading →
In partnership with National Geographic, EarthX, an international nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to educating and inspiring people and organizations to take action towards a more sustainable future worldwide, will be hosting a week of free screenings of films and shorts in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Register for a screening today!
The EarthxLaw and Policy Symposium will LIVE STREAM presentations from high profile environmental thought leaders representing diverse perspectives—academia, environmental advocacy groups, corporations, and government—to discuss cutting edge issues of concern to corporations, the government, the public, and environmental professionals. This year’s program celebrates The 50th Year of Earth Day and of EPA, with sessions focusing on … Continue Reading →
Emory Climate Talks is pleased to announce a webinar series. In times of uncertainty, creating community around shared issues is vital to our academic work. We are committed to bringing together experts in various fields to share their experience working and studying in the field of climate change and sustainability. As we have moved to a … Continue Reading →
#Reuse: Did you know that all water on Earth is actually reused and recycled in some way? The WaterHub at Emory, celebrating its 5th anniversary this month, was the first facility of its kind in the U.S. to harness the power of nature to recycle and reuse sewer water and greywater for campus utilities purposes. … 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. The Ray is a proving ground for the evolving ideas and technologies that will transform the transportation infrastructure of the future, and it starts on 18 … Continue Reading →
#Relax: Happy Friday! It’s almost the weekend, which means it's time to unwind and enjoy a little R&R. Especially now, it can be hard to truly take time for yourself and not feel the urge to do ten things at once. This #VirtualEarthMonth, let's try out some ways to build a more sustainable relationship with … Continue Reading →
