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.
Emory’s Office of Sustainability Initiatives (OSI) hires undergraduates, graduate students, Federal Work-Study (FWS) students and Rollins Earn and Learn (REAL) program participants as paid interns. Interns support research, program and … Continue Reading →
Planning to find solace in nature this weekend? Do so, and take the PATH less traveled! A 15-minute walk can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and help you enjoy nature. … Continue Reading →
Please join the next Environmental Sciences Department seminar on Friday, April 3rd, at 10:00 a.m (EST). Professor Thomas Clasen, Rose Salamone Gangarosa Chair in Sanitation and Safe Water, Rollins School of … Continue Reading →
Have you been using more disposable sanitary and personal hygiene wipes these days? So have other people, and unfortunately, many of these wipes are ending up flushed and stuck in … Continue Reading →
From the quarantined desk of Landscape News comes a new series of live interviews with experts examining the linkages between COVID-19 and climate change. On World Health Day 2020, Landscape News editor Gabrielle Lipton … 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 … Continue Reading →
The Georgia Drawdown Team is hosting a webinar featuring State Leaders discussing Climate Solutions for Georgia. Reserve your space in the webinar to interact with: Tim Echols, Vice-Chairman, Georgia Public Service … Continue Reading →
Last month, an updated proposal to mine for titanium on 898 acres next to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge was submitted to the Army Corps of Engineers for review. The Okefenokee is … 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. Science for Georgia, Inc.'s … Continue Reading →
Please join the Emory Alumni Environmental Network for a webinar exploring graduate school paths for green careers. The panel will feature three Emory alumni who completed graduate programs and went … Continue Reading →
