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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
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Making Progress
Explore our FY23 progress on Assignment: Earth, USC’s 2023 STARS Sustainability report, or events and activities during Earth Month 2024.
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Sustainability News Highlights
- USC OORI Awards Seven Faculty-led Proposals under the President’s Sustainability Initiative Award
By 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 Bomb
New 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 hardest
New USC Dornsife research reveals that the nation’s marginalized groups face greater health risks from daily temperature variations than wealthier white populations.