By Virginia Harrison, Clemson University, and Rosalynn Vasquez, Baylor University
As the public’s environmental consciousness grows, more organizations are advocating for a sustainable future. Over the years, the climate crisis has gained momentum from various leaders and influencers, such as scientists, celebrities, religious leaders and corporations.
Sports organizations also have a unique power, position, and responsibility to… More
By Chris Skurka and Cassandra Troy, Penn State; and Rainer Romero-Canyas and Helen Joo, Environmental Defense Fund
Air pollution is a global health problem, responsible for millions of premature deaths each year.
Yet air pollution does not impact all communities equally in the United States. Compared to white individuals, Black individuals have greater exposure to particulate pollution,… More
There are quite a few influencers on social media identifying themselves as advocates who educate people on how to practice sustainable lifestyles—sustainability influencers. They may not be mega influencers who have millions of followers or make paid sponsorships with big name brands, but they do share information and advice to reduce plastics… More
By Yeunjae Lee, Colorado State University, Ruoyu Sun, University of Georgia, and Enzhu Dong, University of Miami
Employes’ pro-environmental behaviors have become essential organizational assets for today’s corporations fulfilling their environmental sustainability commitments to society. The COVID-19 pandemic even emphasized its importance as amplified environmental issues (e.g., the increased water usage and waste generation) propelled companies to embrace… More
Today’s corporations are expected to have a response for the climate crisis. There is not, however, a clear framework for how to do that, especially given the drastic differences among major corporations. They serve different stakeholders, enact different mission statements and require different (if any) natural resources to operate. Scholars Shupei Yuan, associate professor at Northern Illinois University, and… More
By Ioana A. Coman, Texas Tech University, Gabriel Dominguez Partida, Universidad Panamericana, and Nihar Sreepada, Missouri State University
Climate change, or perhaps more accurately, the climate crisis, is already negatively impacting all aspects of human life. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other crises, has been exacerbating these effects.
If, in 1987, we were defining sustainability… More
