UMD community promotes sustainability at annual EarthFest event
The annual event offered people an opportunity to learn how they can lead more sustainable lives.
UMD-led research team develops new way to identify methane sources
The paper revealed methane emissions from wetlands may be much higher than scientists previously expected.
UMD student repurposes food waste into renewable energy
Fermented food waste is a product that has already been partially broken down, as opposed to non-fermented. Once it is converted to methane, it can be used for applications such as heating, electricity and fertilizer.
Green initiatives are not enough. Maryland needs a plastic bag tax.
A plastic bag tax could decrease usage and incentivize further environmentalism.
At UMD golf course, researchers and environmentalists find a place alongside golfers
Academic departments and programs — including the FIRE program, the entomology department and the applied agriculture institute — have also used the golf course for projects and research.
‘Nature will come back’: Jane Goodall speaks at UMD about environmental conservation
Goodall is a world-renowned primatologist and activist, best known for her work with chimpanzees
‘Only rain down the drain’: UMD students paint drains to prevent pollution
The project is led by College Park's better environment committee and aims to prevent stormwater runoff.
College Park to distribute free trees to offset damages from summer storm
The city’s tree canopy has declined in the past 10 years.
Prince George’s County to expand electric bus infrastructure with new federal funding
The county’s grant application included a plan to purchase 20 new zero emission vehicles and expand electric bus charging.