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Explore Assignment: Earth, USC’s sustainability framework for creating a healthy, just and thriving campus and world. And visit the home of Assignment: Earth, the USC Sustainability Hub.
Take Action
Whether you’re a student, a member of the faculty, or a part of our staff, there are lots of ways to be a Sustainable Trojan on and off campus.
Green Toolkit
Access sustainable resources on campus, find a sustainability course, discover sustainability data and research, and more with USC’s new Green Toolkit.
Making Progress
Explore our FY23 progress on Assignment: Earth, USC’s 2023 STARS Sustainability report, or events and activities during Earth Month 2024.
News, Events & Social Media
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Sustainability News Highlights
- USC OORI Awards Seven Faculty-led Proposals under the President’s Sustainability Initiative AwardBy implementing impactful sustainability initiatives across USC’s campuses, these awardees have not only enhanced our research strengths but also paved the way for a more sustainable future.
- A Ticking Toxic Time BombNew study sheds light on how a coastal, microscopic creature may become deadlier in our changing climate.
- Study finds extreme temperature swings hit minority, low-income communities hardestNew USC Dornsife research reveals that the nation’s marginalized groups face greater health risks from daily temperature variations than wealthier white populations.