Planetary Health and the Humanities Conference

Emory University brings together science, art, technology and design to deliver world-class educational and cultural experiences.

Ecolectivos was selected by Emory University's Science Gallery Atlanta for their current exhibition, Resilient Earth. Curated from an unprecedented pool of 187 submissions, Resilient Earth features 11 exceptional exhibits. The concepts are global in scope and represent a wide variety of perspectives on climate change and its impact on the future of our planet. From immersive installations to thought-provoking interactive experiences, Resilient Earth promises to inspire, educate, and ignite conversations about our collective responsibility towards Earth. The exhibit runs from September 2024 through April 2025.

Household air pollution (HAP) from solid fuel combustion is a major contributor to air pollution and poor health. In low- and middle-income countries, household waste burning, especially of plastics, is a major but unaddressed environmental and health hazard in countries that lack infrastructure to properly dispose of waste.