Looking beyond the beauty of coral reefs
EARTH MONTH: The USC Fisher Museum of Art hosts a conversation about coral reef ecosystems and resilience in face of rising water temperatures.
USC’s ‘Assignment: Earth’ initiative takes center stage during Earth Month
EARTH MONTH: The university is dedicating April to reducing pollution, inspiring innovation and driving engagement to help the planet.
As Earth Month kicks off, experts at Climate Forward event seek to ‘bridge divides, share solutions’
EARTH MONTH: Conference features former U.S. Reps. Adam Kinzinger and Val Demings, former White House National Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy and New York Times columnist Bret Stephens.
USC Sea Grant leads new efforts to assess impact of DDT in ocean near L.A.
A recent discovery of nearly 800,000 pounds of the banned toxic pesticide near Santa Catalina Island sparks new research for an institution that has spent five decades helping Southern California manage its coasts.
Becoming an ‘eco-minimalist’: USC experts show how you can help the planet
EARTH WEEK: No one can solve environmental problems alone, but these actionable ideas can reduce your environmental footprint.
Keeping the planet healthy could help people have healthier lifespans, too
EARTH WEEK: Experts at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology share why caring for the environment can help people as they age.
Climate change is taking a toll on our health: USC experts weigh in
EARTH WEEK: From disparities to interdisciplinary teamwork, Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers explore evidence and seek solutions.
Plastic is overwhelming our world, but USC Dornsife students and alumni aim to cut off the strangle-hold
EARTH WEEK: Plastic pollution is killing wildlife, clogging our waterways and even contaminating our blood. Meet some of the USC Dornsife students and alumni finding innovative ways to stem the plastic tsunami.
Incorporating sustainability in a business curriculum? USC Marshall is doing it
EARTH WEEK: Today’s business students want more sustainability content in their studies. Learn how USC’s business school is meeting the demand.
A team of USC students is helping to clear the air in Alaska
EARTH WEEK: Wood burning stoves are fouling the air in Fairbanks. USC Viterbi is bringing together students from across the university to clean the city’s air with “chimney cherries” that filter out smoke particles.
5 ways USC researchers are working to reduce waste
EARTH WEEK: University scientists and engineers aim to replace plastics and batteries with more sustainable, degradable resources for the future.
Chernobyl opera makes U.S. debut at USC
EARTH WEEK: USC Thornton collaborates with Helsinki’s Sibelius Academy to create All The Truths We Cannot See: A Chernobyl Story.
How health care can go green: USC researchers seek sustainability solutions and advocate for change
EARTH WEEK: The medical community’s mission is to improve health, but that can also contribute to climate change.
Sustainable shelter: How these USC experts are living green at home
EARTH WEEK: Installing low-flow shower heads and LED lightbulbs and adjusting the thermostat are just a few things you can do to live more sustainably. Find out how USC experts are making a difference where they live.
Nice purse — you’d never guess it’s made from recycled theater backdrops
EARTH WEEK: Trojan Jennifer Wheeler Kahn transforms theatrical leftovers, including the curtain from USC’s Bing Theatre, into sustainable fashion goods.
‘Gangsta Gardener’ Ron Finley headlines Earth Week celebration event
EARTH WEEK: Finley has been showing people how to rebuild communities through gardening for more than a decade.
Public art exhibit showcases global worldview of climate change
EARTH WEEK: Students are transforming giant globes to communicate abstract ideas about the climate crisis.
USC’s unofficial school color: Green
EARTH WEEK: Progress in Earth-friendly practices under USC President Carol L. Folt is evident on university’s campuses.
5 ways USC is going green
EARTH WEEK: Little things can make a big difference — especially when they’re done on a grand scale. Check out these ways USC is working toward a sustainable tomorrow.