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.
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.
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.
Move-out is approaching! As you start to pack up and clean your room, be mindful of things you no longer want or need. Please try to donate as many of your unwanted items as possible to the trucks located around campus. Maps of Eagle Row, Clairmont campus, and the Atlanta campus are below to show … Continue Reading →
May is National Bike Month, a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling, including its positive effects on physical, mental, and environmental health! To celebrate, #BikeThere! Bike to Work Day is this Friday, May 20th. Consider commuting to work by bike or arranging a ride for exercise, if you are able. Take some time to ride for fun, fitness, … Continue Reading →
Season two of Seeds of Resilience, a series of short documentaries that highlight the experience of Atlanta's Black agrarians. This season will cover new stories of growers who examine socio-historical impacts on urban agriculture, exchange generational wisdom, and offer a deeper understanding of the investments they make into building healthier communities. Join Food Well Alliance and WABE at the premiere … Continue Reading →
MSCA is hosting a series of real-time advocacy workshops via Zoom and in-person this week for all students interested in climate advocacy in Georgia. Reach out to them for more information or to join these sessions about achieving cleaner and healthier energy for Georgia! Remember: Your Voice Matters! Event locations and time are listed below: Thursday, May 19, 7-7:30pm on Zoom Sunday, May … Continue Reading →
May is National Bike Month, a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling, including its positive effects on physical, mental, and environmental health! To celebrate, #BikeThere! Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 20th. Consider commuting to work by bike or arranging a ride for exercise, if you are able. Take some time to ride for fun, fitness, … Continue Reading →
The polls for the 2022 Georgia Primaries are now open! They will remain open from 7 am to 7pm. Make a plan and vote! Before going to the polls, visit Georgia's My VoterPage. Use the site to verify your registration status, learn about ID requirements, view sample ballots, and verify your Election Day precinct.
On your May election ballots, City of Atlanta residents have the opportunity to vote on three infrastructure measures that include two bonds and the renewal of a special sales tax. These together will allow for $750 million towards transportation, recreation, public safety, and city arts projects. The official vote is planned for May 24th, and early voting continues … Continue Reading →
Come volunteer in the gardens! No tools are required. Come dressed for garden work. All open workdays are 1 hour long. For more information, contact Erik Edwards at gardens@emory.edu.
