Ever wonder why USC doesn’t have solar panels on its buildings? Or whether the dining halls serve sustainable food? The university’s sustainability specialist takes on tough questions about going green at USC.
Chemistry startup founded at USC takes on two of the world’s biggest environmental challenges — greenhouse gases in the air and plastic waste in oceans.
A USC chemist looks to nanomaterials to help us unlock the power of the sun.
USC experts explain what’s behind the sweeping switch from brick-and-mortars to online-only brands.
New research by USC scientists shows domoic acid from ocean algae is a chronic problem with natural and man-made origins.
USC Viterbi alumnus PJ Wilson moved to Puerto Rico, advocating for renewable energy on the island.
USC experts in architecture, engineering and other disciplines turn our passive surroundings into responsive structures that promote productivity and well-being.
Derived from a mustard-like oilseed, the fuel also increases food production and helps farmers make a profit.
The research center places analysis of the government in the hands of policymakers, elected officials and advocacy groups.
Dying inspires USC Price Professor David Sloane, a planner who comes from a long line of cemetery superintendents.
The first step is to go after the “low-hanging” fruit of carbon reduction: energy efficiency.
Team co-founder Madhav Gupta keeps his cool while advising Trojans how to excel in the 1,700-mile race.
The group teams with a nonprofit to develop a water collection system and help families beset with malnutrition.
The rocketeer, researcher and environmentalist believes that advances in sustainability can be adapted from technologies developed for space exploration.
The nanowire structure and electron transfer process of a unique bacterium could provide a sustainable energy solution.
USC researchers such as primate expert Craig Stanford are working to understand how to better protect these animals, who could be gone in just 100 years.
Jane Li’s entry in the competition, which promote awareness around global warming and sustainability, features coral-inspired art.
The competition recognizes the university that diverted the most waste from the landfill at select games, as well as innovation in sustainability education.
Hardly a drop is wasted as elaborate system gathers runoff, removing debris and contaminants in the process.
USC doctoral student aims to genetically engineer alternatives to meat that taste like the real thing.
Kayla Soren’s International Student Environmental Coalition includes young people from 30 countries who raise awareness about our planet.
USC Village’s park-like spaces are pedestrian-friendly and perfect for relaxing.
The Los Angeles Coliseum ranks as one of the country’s most sustainable stadiums.
Biking or ridesharing to the nearest public transit stop could be crucial for riders with limited access to public transportation, USC study finds.