The rating is part of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s STARS system, and comes a year earlier than planned.
Tag: Sustainability
Three USC schools collaborate to reimagine the L.A. River
Researchers in landscape architecture, fluid mechanics and augmented reality have created an interactive hydraulic model alongside the river.
From throwing soup to suing governments, there’s strategy to climate activism’s seeming chaos
USC’s Shannon Gibson says that with international climate talks failing to make progress fast enough, activists are radically rethinking how to be most effective in the streets, political arenas and courtrooms.
USC research spending surpasses $1 billion for the first time, federal report shows
The spending included significant investments in USC President Carol Folt’s “moonshots” in computing, health and sustainability.
L.A.’s renewable energy plan won’t tank the economy, USC Price study finds
The transition to renewable electricity sources won’t have any significant effect on L.A.’s economic growth, but it will significantly reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
‘Sacrifice Zone: Los Angeles’ exposes the true cost of industrialization on public health
The interdisciplinary collaboration merges film and live theater to show visitors the impact of oil extraction firsthand.
USC Marshall launches first universitywide sustainability fellowship program
Rising sophomores across USC schools are invited to apply for the Hayes Barnard Sustainability Fellowship.
23 for ’23: The year’s top stories
This year has been one of groundbreaking accomplishments, ambitious launches and moving moments for the Trojan Family. Check out all 23 of our favorite stories of 2023.
Don’t say ‘vegan’: Americans more likely to choose vegan food if it’s labeled ‘healthy’ or ‘sustainable’
A USC study suggests that changing labels of vegan food to focus on health and environmental benefits may encourage people to eat less red meat and dairy.
Don’t applaud the climate summit’s loss and damage fund deal just yet
The agreement still leaves many unanswered questions, as well as concerns from vulnerable countries about who will qualify, who pays and who is in charge, says a USC climate expert.