College Park needs an alternative to private development College Park needs more equitable development, not private developers. Michael Brennan September 13, 2019
The time for subtlety is over. UMD’s Cool Food Pledge should demand more. The Cool Food Pledge is right in prioritizing sustainability, but it must be urgent. Liyanga de Silva September 12, 2019
UMD’s dining halls commit to serving more “climate-friendly” food It's part of an effort to reduce the university's carbon footprint. Shreeya Agarwal September 9, 2019
The Co-op closed — but these students are trying to keep its spirit alive They are considering creating a thrift shop or a coffee place. Shreeya Agarwal September 6, 2019
These UMD researchers are helping farmers grow crops on urban roofs John Lea-Cox and Andrew Ristvey are working with Up Top Acres to farm rooftop produce. Rina Torchinsky September 6, 2019
A UMD student is working on a device to curb unnecessary toilet-flushing He's obtained a patent for a device to tackle the issue. Rina Torchinsky September 5, 2019
UMD’s natural gas power plant keeps sustainability out of reach Relying on fossil fuels isn't helping the environment. Sonja Neve August 29, 2019
It’s time to ditch “fast fashion” brands for something more sustainable Eco-friendly brands may be more expensive, but they’ll end up saving you in the long run. Alyson Trager August 13, 2019
UMD RHA wants a competition to reduce water consumption in dorms The competition would reward dorms that lower their water consumption below last year's average. Maria Trovato May 8, 2019
UMD awards record amount of funding to support campus environmental projects The initiatives include limiting single-waste plastics and researching stormwater management. Alexandra Marquez April 25, 2019