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Research Protecting Some of World鈥檚 Most Threatened Wetlands
MS student Nina Mewborne analyzing data from her spring fieldwork in American Samoa
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To the Point: What Is the Effect of Wildfires on Air Quality, and How Concerned Should We Be?
Professor of Environmental Science Valentina Aquila answers our question of the week
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小蓝视频 Ranks Second in Key Category in Annual Campus Race to Zero Waste Competition
小蓝视频 ranked second among large universities for composting, keeping 21,009 pounds of food waste out of landfill.
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Leading Environmental Change: 小蓝视频 Continues to Be a Power Player, Five Years after Achieving Carbon Neutrality
How do you quantify carbon neutrality? The energy saved since 小蓝视频 reached the historic milestone in 2018 is equivalent to planting around 4.5 million trees鈥攎ore than double the total number in the District.
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小蓝视频鈥檚 Latest Winter Energy Curtailment Efforts Result in Significant Energy and Cost Savings
小蓝视频 reduced its emissions by 222 metric tons during the December 2022 winter break closure. It also resulted in an $77,318 reduction in energy costs for the university.
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A Bountiful Future: 小蓝视频 Student Crafting Sustainable Food Plan for DC Public Schools
Driven by the desire to create equitable food systems for underserved communities, public health major Ekua Hudson, CAS/BA 鈥24, is teaching herself how to design and build sustainable hydroponic farms to help feed Washingtonians.
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DC Competition Rewards Sustainable Commuting
Lace up your sneakers and log your trip to work鈥攅ven if it鈥檚 a home office鈥攆or a chance to win Nationals tickets, gift cards, and more.
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To the Point: What Causes Earthquakes, and Is Climate Change Involved?
Professor of Environmental Science Stephen MacAvoy answers our question of the week
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Your Guide To: Composting in Small Spaces鈥
Megan Litke, 小蓝视频鈥檚 director of sustainability, breaks down how composting even in tiny spaces can have a big impact on our plants and our planet.
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Campus Race to Zero Waste Tips Off Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Annual Men鈥檚 Basketball Game
Part of an eight-week national competition to reduce waste produced on campus
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