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In Georgia, our lives are largely powered by non-renewable fossil fuels, such as coal and natural gas. Because of the public health and climate impacts of fossil fuel use, Emory’s 2025 Sustainability Vision focuses on energy efficiency and the increased use of renewable energy to mitigate climate change and improve air quality.

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Panel Discussion: DOZN/Green Chemistry and the Future for Sustainable Labs

Are you interested in learning more about green chemistry and its evolving role in sustainable laboratories? Join the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL), in partnership with Beyond Benign and My Green Lab, for a free, 90-minute webinar on April 21, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern. Panelists will discuss the growth in green chemistry and the potential value of the DOZN Quantitative Green Chemistry Evaluator—created by … Continue Reading →

German Consulate Upcycling Workshop on Earth Day

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 →

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OSI Earth Day Virtual Sustainability Celebration

Virtual Event

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 →

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Emory’s Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health Seminar: Climate Change, Gentrification, and Health Equity

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

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Equity & Justice in a Changing Climate in Georgia

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 →

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Atlanta Area Climate Change and Clinical Practice Symposium

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 →

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Atlanta Emory Over 40 Network: The Intersection of Climate Change, Health, and Equity

Digital Conversation via Zoom

Join the Atlanta Emory Over 40 Network for their upcoming event on the intersection of climate change, health, and equity on Thursday, May 20th, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm EDT. Many experts agree that the next pandemic will be climate change and its effect on the earth and people. Just as with COVID, there will be a … Continue Reading →

Notes of Equity Concert

Partnership with Southern Equity is hosting a free, virtual concert on Thurs, May 20, 2021, at 7 pm EST called “Notes of Equity.” Dana Khan will be performing her original songs that have a focus on environmental advocacy through music.