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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

“The time is now:” Panelists discuss environmental, racial activism at climate change talk

"The drivers of the work are the community."

Freelance Reporter
February 11, 2020

College Park won’t ever feel like home if it’s always under construction

Long term development plans are creating a transient city.

Hadron Chaudhary
February 4, 2020