Climate anxiety

Sustainability is one of Binghamton University's top priorities. The University is committed to sustainable practices, as represented by its campus landscape, built environment, curriculum offerings, and the myriad of clubs and organizations around the theme. We're working to help restore the global ecosystem, foster healthy living, and reduce our impact on the environment. Check out what Binghamton University’s Office of Sustainability is doing to help fight climate change on our campus.

The Sustainability Hub is a physical and virtual space that seeks to foster collaboration, cultivate connection, and bolster engagement for all things sustainability-related on campus. The Hub hosts events, creates programming, provides access to curated information and resources, highlights the work being done by faculty, students, staff, and local community members, and looks to support any additional sustainability efforts taking place within the campus community.

Environmental CHANGE (Collective Health Advocates and a Natural Green Economy) is a group of students with a shared interest in the linkages between the environment and human health who are focused on cultivating community and weaving environmental, health, biology, and economic fields of study to build a more sustainable and resilient future. We serve as a forum for discussion and a source of information on environmental issues in hopes of spreading awareness and training Binghamton students to become advocates for these issues.

Members can be a part of educational and social activities, engage in broader community awareness-raising events, provide opportunities for advocacy through collaboration and more! With Environmental CHANGE, students can take more action regarding their passion and learn various perspectives that allow them to take a change but also help encourage it in others.

Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) is an organization that empowers students to lobby elected officials for environmental legislation.

The New York Public Interest Research Group’s unique mission is to give students an array of extracurricular activities and opportunities to participate in important public policy discussions, through which they can learn a wide range of valuable skills, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience.
This hands-on approach teaches students skills that make them more active members of their community, enhances their academic experience, and prepares them for successful entry into the workforce.

Students across the state at NYPIRG’s campus chapters, including NYPIRG’s Student Board of Directors, have made tangible contributions on the issues of civic engagement, higher education funding, consumer rights, environmental protection, mass transit, and homelessness. Since 1973, NYPIRG has provided a unique service of supplementary learning and provided countless students with an enriching and rewarding experience.

An environmental justice organization who work with Binghamton University and organizers in the tri-city area of Vestal City, Johnson City, and Binghamton, to tackle the many injustices that are exacerbated by the climate crisis. We strive to use the resources provided to us by the Student Association to be advocates for the frontliners of the Climate Crisis (POCs, indigenous communities, low-income communities).

Plant Based Binghamton is a club dedicated to providing education and resources to vegans and students interested in plant-based lifestyles. We seek to educate the campus about the ethical and environmental impact of animal agriculture while promoting local plant-based options.