Politicians should care less about optics and more about their constituents
Less performative actions would allow politicians to help their communities.
UMD SGA passes bill to establish environmental justice council
The SGA also passed an act to create an American Sign Language course interest survey.
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.
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.
EPA awards $100K contract to UMD researchers for environmental justice project
The funding supports the expansion of the state's existing environmental justice tool.
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.
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