Environmental justice activists gather in College Park for 10th annual symposium The symposium was organized by the Community Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health Center at the University of Maryland’s public health school. Freelance Reporter September 16, 2024
UMD symposium highlights value of indigenous knowledge in fighting climate change The Environmental Science and Policy Program’s fifth annual symposium featured three guest speakers. Freelance Reporter April 14, 2024
Less food waste, bike lane advocacy among UMD SGA’s sustainability priorities SGA members said they are looking to decrease carbon footprints at this university. Lillian Glaros September 11, 2023
Politicians should care less about optics and more about their constituents Less performative actions would allow politicians to help their communities. Jessica Ye March 10, 2023
UMD SGA passes bill to establish environmental justice council The SGA also passed an act to create an American Sign Language course interest survey. Marijke Friedman November 17, 2022
UMD MaryPIRG, SGA rally raises awareness on state climate change challenges The rally aimed to inform students about two state bills at stake for environmental protections –– the FUTURE Act and the Climate Solutions Now Act. Parker Leipzig February 22, 2022
Bill in statehouse would provide Maryland needed climate-ready energy grid With much of our modern lifestyles depending on electricity, it’s crucial for Marylanders both now and in the future need to have an energy grid they can rely on. Anthony Liberatori February 14, 2022
EPA awards $100K contract to UMD researchers for environmental justice project The funding supports the expansion of the state's existing environmental justice tool. Shreya Vuttaluru November 30, 2021
Maryland lawmakers discuss climate change, environmental justice at virtual hearing The Climate Solutions Act Now of 2021 requires the state to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. Matt McDonald February 4, 2021
UMD symposium discusses policies affecting low-income areas and people of color The symposium was the fifth held by the Community Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health Laboratory Freelance Reporter May 13, 2019