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.
What’s the best break from classes and work? Gardening! This semester is the perfect opportunity to work with the Emory Education Garden Project’s seven garden plots! Meet up with other members of the Emory community and Erik Edwards, the Educational Gardens Coordinator, for some light gardening, and take home your own harvest of veggies! Tools … Continue Reading →
CARE Climate Change & Resilience: Aurélie Ceionos is the Climate Adaptation Advisor & CARE Climate & Resilience Academy Content Lead Karl Deering is the Strategic Partnerships Lead - Food and Water Systems Team (CARE USA)
The Ministry for the Future: Kim Stanley Robinson is a New York Times bestseller and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards. He is the author of more than twenty books, including the bestselling Mars trilogy and the critically acclaimed Forty Signs of Rain, The Years of Rice and Salt, and 2312. In 2008, he was named a “Hero of the Environment” by Time magazine, … Continue Reading →
Did you know our team works with staff, faculty, and students to integrate sustainability into the operational, academic, research, community-building, and visioning functions of Emory University, Oxford College, and Emory Healthcare campuses? This is an expansive mission and one that we cannot achieve alone. Your support for OSI's student intern, inaugural post-graduate Fellow, Sustainability & Social Justice … Continue Reading →
The Emory Climate Coalition is kicking off this year's Climate Week with the Universities for a Greener Georgia Conference! The event will consist of a keynote address from Chandra Farley, followed by panels on climate science, green careers, and climate action. Lunch from Chipotle will be provided, and there will be time to mingle with panelists and other attendees.You are invited … Continue Reading →
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 →
