UMD SGA kicks off virtual ‘Earth Month’ to educate students on sustainability The events, which include weekly movie nights and raffles to win plants, will begin April 1. Sofia Garay April 1, 2021
Geoscience is one of the least diverse STEM fields. Three UMD faculty hope to change that. The faculty are creating the PEARLS program, which seeks to diversify the geoscience field. Christine Zhu March 28, 2021
UMD environmental organizations encourage sustainability via webinars and new website “My goal is to educate as many students as I can about sustainability,” said Lisa Alexander, Resident Life's sustainability programs coordinator and co-coordinator for the Green Terp program. Freelance Reporter February 17, 2021
It’s time to end the stigma associated with veganism We need to start showing our appreciation for vegans. Laura Phillips-Alvarez November 18, 2020
District 2 City Council candidates say they’ll address environmental concerns The special election for a seat on the council in District 2 will be held on Nov. 8. Freelance Reporter November 4, 2020
Greenbelt receives sustainability certification from Sustainable Maryland Riverdale Park and Hyattsville were among other top performers in Prince George's County. Joelle Anselmo October 29, 2020
These UMD groups fought to keep campus green spaces alive through COVID-19 Groups like the beekeeping club and TerpFarm have stepped up to make sure the areas are cared for. Emily Williams October 16, 2020
The streets belong to pedestrians — they shouldn’t be dominated by cars Now is the time to reconsider how we prioritize pedestrians. Serena Saunders May 4, 2020
The pandemic has given us an opportunity to create a more sustainable society Now is the perfect time for businesses and individuals to be more sustainable. Maya Rosenberg May 3, 2020
Maryland’s proposed plastic bag ban isn’t the quick fix it looks like Plastic bags harm the environment — but so do the alternatives. Kevin Hu February 25, 2020