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.
The mission of the Emory University Symposium on Biological Diversity is to celebrate and promote knowledge of the rich diversity of species and ecosystems at Emory and beyond. The Symposium fosters diverse and interdisciplinary perspectives on nature and the environment by centering Traditional Ways of Knowing and research in the humanities and social sciences alongside Western science … Continue Reading →
Leah Thomas is an eco-communicator, aka an environmentalist with a love for writing + creativity, based in Ventura, CA. She’s passionate about advocating for and exploring the relationship between social justice and environmentalism. You could say she’s tryna make the world a little more equal for everyone and a little nicer to our home planet. … Continue Reading →
Celebrate Earth Day with the Office of Sustainability Initiatives! The virtual event will take place on Friday, April 15th, from 10:30-11:30 am. During the celebration, we will be announcing this year’s Sustainability Innovator Award, Outstanding Sustainability Representative Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award recipients; highlighting major sustainability accomplishments from Emory students and employees; and sharing ways to get involved. To join the celebration, register at this link. … Continue Reading →
Since 2008, the Emory Farmers Market has been a lively campus community space for local farms and businesses that offer a wide selection of fresh produce, hand-crafted.goods, and diverse beverage and lunch options for students, faculty, and staff. The weekly Emory Farmers Market is held on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the … Continue Reading →
Emory volunteers will have the opportunity to get your hands dirty and contribute to the Educational Garden Project! During this Garden workday, volunteers will assist with seasonal garden activities, such as weeding, watering, harvesting, and general Garden maintenance. Volunteers will also gain knowledge about growing vegetables using organic gardening techniques in Georgia, Don't miss out … Continue Reading →
Emory Explores: Food Justice & Sustainability with Yaza Sarieh (18Ox, 20C) Register here
Join CBWW and their community for their 2nd annual Earth Day celebration! Games, music, raffles, giveaways, and more!The first 150 community members will receive a free environmental wellness kit valued at $75.
In celebration of Earth Day, go to the Point to recycle your goods with participating local partners. Learn what materials can be recycled and more at this link.
The Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library at Emory University is excited to partner with George Staib and Kristin O’Neal from Emory’s Dance and Movement Studies Program to present Move, Preserve, Sustain on Friday, April 22, 2022, at noon with a second performance at 4:00pm as part of Emory’s 2022 Earth Day … Continue Reading →
This Earth Day, the Emory Climate Coalition is hosting its third semesterly climate rally to draw attention to actions needed to progress toward climate action commitments signed last semester.Meet next Friday, April 22, at 12:30 pm on Cox Hall Bridge for the rally to make your voice heard. Fill out this Google Form to receive event updates.
