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New Washing Machines on Campus!
By Katie Koenig For several years, students have complained about broken machines, long wait times, and water puddling on the floor of laundry rooms, among other things. From interviews in 2022, the Berkeley Beacon cites that student misuse is one factor of these issues. Another is that students are responsible for reporting broken machines, despite…
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2024 Sustainability Survey Results & Analysis – From a Student Perspective
By Ava Tribe Emerson has increased its commitment to sustainability in recent years and the efforts have become more visible to students, faculty, and staff. However, as a student working in sustainability on campus with admittedly some bias toward the importance of my work and having a deep understanding of exactly what is going on…
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Tech Series 5: An Interlude with COP28
By: Katie Koenig Global climate talks are coming to a head this week with the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference —also known as the Conference of the Parties 28, or COP28—in Dubai. With this past year of record heatwaves and droughts across the globe, the major issues at the conference are all the more…
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Overview of Fifth US National Climate Assessment
By Sustainability Coordinator Jacqui Moy The US Global Change Research program recently published the Fifth US National Climate Assessment (NCA5), administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This assessment identifies and analyzes climate and global change, while also suggesting responses to this change on both national and regional levels. It is a holistic…
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Tips for finding the latest climate and environment news
By Eco Ambassador Katie Koenig Plenty of us use online news and media sites to curate our articles. Whether on the Apple News app or the New York Times subscription (here’s how to get one), there are lots of places available for Emerson students and staff alike to learn about current events. However, not all…
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News from Emerson Green Collective
By Eco Ambassador Ava Tribe Emerson Green Collective, Emerson’s student sustainability organization on campus, has been busy this semester! Read on to learn about the group’s most recent educational sessions. During the Thursday night weekly meetings, EGC frequently provides crash courses and lessons on specific topics requested by members. The first of the semester, “Lessons…
