Sustainability

Rising sophomores across USC schools are invited to apply for the Hayes Barnard Sustainability Fellowship.

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.

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.

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.

The race to mine American lithium at the Salton Sea is intensifying, but USC experts caution against potential environmental health impacts in a region already burdened by poverty and air pollution.

USC programs are recognized for student engagement and racial equity from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

The Salton Sea in southern California's Imperial Valley—now aptly dubbed "Lithium Valley"—has emerged as a global hotspot for this critical mineral and contains some of the world's largest lithium deposits, according to a recent U.S. Department of Energy report.

Experiential learning classes use the historic venue as a living laboratory. Students explore the stadium’s rich past and current operations — and help envision its future.

You could say that USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy alumnus Ben Wan has devoted his professional attention to taking out the trash.

Hydroplane, founded by Trojan Anita Sengupta, is getting attention for its sustainability-focused work.