A living laboratory for a greener world
Creating a greener future
1,000 tons
Waste USC has diverted from landfills since 2016
13%
Energy supplied from renewable resources, like hydro, wind and solar today
800M
Number of people vulnerable to climate change impacts such as droughts, floods, heatwaves, extreme weather events and sea-level rise
USC is playing a leading role in solving the global climate crisis
Gas stoves ignite a heated climate and health policy debate
Who could have predicted that gas stoves would be the latest hot topic to ignite the nation’s culture wars?
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Greener Gases
Keck Medicine of USC is curbing the environmental impacts of anesthesia in operating rooms — and saving money
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USC Marshall student launches a digital game to change the world
Larissa Gurjão Pereira De Lima’s game teaches teams to tackle the most difficult problems facing organizations, governments and countries across the globe.
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Report updates USC’s Culture Journey, an ongoing examination of the university’s values
Tens of thousands of Trojans have taken part in the continuing effort.
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Medicine from garbage? New process shows promise turning plastic trash into pharmaceuticals
The novel method developed by USC pharmacy and chemistry researchers has exciting implications for plastic waste collecting on Catalina Island and L.A.-area beaches.
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Sustainability will move into key campus space as USC increases focus on Assignment: Earth
The move provides a new space for collaboration and research. The pharmacy that has held the space moves into a much larger location near the Engemann Student Health Center, with room to add services.
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