Sustainability stories from the greater USC community in Los Angeles, the media, and other organizations.
- Get Ready for a World of Self-Growing and Healing “Living” MaterialsNew research at USC Viterbi School of Engineering seeks to upcycle waste materials by harnessing the power of microorganisms.
- How Can You Combat Climate Change Today? IYA Alums Make Action EasierIovine and Young Academy alumni discuss how they help combat climate change with a website that calculates your carbon footprint so you can easily fund climate solutions that offset your lifestyle’s output.
- Saved from Extinction, Southern California’s Channel Island Foxes Now Face New Threat to SurvivalFoxes inhabiting six of Southern California’s Channel Islands were saved from extinction by the Endangered Species Act. Now, a new study shows they face a different threat: their own lack of genetic diversity.
- Holistic cattle farming, environmental boons: Students research regenerative agricultureStudents are conducting a research project to prove that holistically-raised food yields more nutritional benefits than traditionally-produced food while also benefiting the environment.
- Air pollution particles trigger cellular defense mechanismsNew research from the Keck School of Medicine of USC shows that air pollution particles activate a cellular defense mechanism known as autophagy, which may reduce the ability of cells to fight off other harms.
- A view of the natural world through the lens of USC photographersAs part of the USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability’s Earth Month 2023 celebrations, USC Dornsife amplified the work of eight talented nature photographers from the USC community.
- Extrapolations: Visualizing climate realities through fictionCreator Scott Z. Burns and Executive Producer and Writer Dorothy Fortenberry talk about their new show during a panel with Joe Arvai, director of USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies.
- USC Wins Best Fan Engagement in Pac-12 Zero Waste Challenge for 2022 Football SeasonUSC has been named the winner of the Best Fan Engagement sub-category in the Pac-12 Zero Waste Challenge for the 2022 football season in the league-wide competition.
- $50 million gift commitment establishes The Ronald and Leslie Sherwin Initiative for environmental protection at USC DornsifePioneering initiative aims to unite diverse academic disciplines for ecosystem conservation.
- IYA “Scrap” Book: Free Materials, Freer MindThere’s no shortage of original creations and tangible works of innovation in a variety of materials at USC Iovine and Young Academy, but there’s also no shortage of the excess these constructions leave in their wake.
- Beyond Earth Month: Undergraduate scholars tackle environmental health challenges across Southern CaliforniaUndergraduate students in the EH MATTERS fellowship program are committed to improving the health and wellness of communities here in Los Angeles.
- Integrating Innovative Climate Education into CurriculumIn commemoration of Earth Day, students enrolled in the Health Promotion 448: Global Environmental Changes and Health course, wrote op-eds about the intersectionality of various public health issues in relation to climate change.
- Trending Towards Sustainability: The Next Generation of FashionIs sustainability really the new black? Trends indicate sustainability is a rising factor in fashion.
- Find podcasts and videos on sustainabilityFind news about sustainability, climate change and related issues that USC is addressing.
- Arbor Day at USC is the last Friday of AprilPresident Folt announces the last Friday of April Arbor Day at USC. Learn how you can help support our efforts to protect our trees.
- USC Wrigley Institute announces new nameThe USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies is now the Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability.
- Academia to activism: Intersectional environmentalist talks with studentsLeah Thomas, the founder of Intersectional Environmentalist, shared her journey from academia to activism and answered questions with students.
- FINANCE: USC’s divestment from fossil fuels prescribed key updatesIn the two years after its commitment to its divestment from fossil fuels, USC has made significant progress.
- USC cuts waste and water use in efforts to fulfill Assignment: EarthChief Sustainability Officer Mick Dalrymple highlights both visible and invisible reductions in waste in the latest annual report for sustainability.
- Recap of event: How to be a sustainable TrojanWatch the recording and view presentation slides from a USC event educating students about sustainability practices.
- The Annenverse: Season 1, Episode 1A new podcast from the USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism launches season 1 with the message that every story is a climate story.
- Growing by designThe USC Peace Garden is designed by student landscape architects to strengthen the relationship between green spaces, occupations and health.
- Students compete to innovate for a better future in LAAn urban-themed competition challenges students to develop high-impact solutions and compete for a $15,000 prize.
- How to be a sustainable TrojanUSC hosts events educating students about sustainability practices.
- President Folt’s Earth Month 2023 MessageWatch President Folt’s Earth Month 2023 message to the USC community.