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.
Join U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Georgia as they celebrate 2019 accomplishments and look forward to a great 2020. In this new decade, they plan to invest in the future of green … Continue Reading →
The WaterHub at Emory University is an award-winning water reclamation facility that is the first of its kind in the nation. All public tours of the facility are led by … 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 →
Happy #NationalPetDay! As you celebrate your furry family, consider these quick tips to help shrink your pet's carbon paw-print this #VirtualEarthMonth! #AtHomeActivism #EarthDayEveryDay
In 2018, a proposed rule was submitted to change the criteria for research the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would rely on when making regulatory decisions. The "Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory … Continue Reading →
Get in, we’re going shopping! But before we do, we need to plan. Project Drawdown ranks reducing food waste as the third most significant strategy for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions, … Continue Reading →
On this day in 2015, the WaterHub at Emory began reclaiming up to 400,000 gallons of sewer water to use for utilities purposes each day, reducing the University's total water … Continue Reading →
Emory Healthcare is working tirelessly to support and heal patients in the Atlanta community, and right now they have called for our support. Their staff is only as strong as … 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. Atlanta is a culturally … Continue Reading →
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 … Continue Reading →
