Environment

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Clubs planning native gardens

By Caleb Ogilvie | February 22

The gardening challenge to increase biodiversity starts this spring

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The National Zoo welcomes Nick the sea lion

By Sydney Hemmer | February 16

Nick’s second-chance at life and finding his temporary new home

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Broadcasting from the ocean, scientists share realities of climate change and science research

By Caleb Ogilvie | February 7

The virtual tour of the “JOIDES Resolution” opened students’ eyes to in-the-field climate research

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DC Snow: Why so much?

By Jessica Ackerman | February 6

An intense wave of winter weather created a snowy start to the semester for DC students — but will they see more?

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What to do with your phone once you upgrade

By Sofia Thomas | January 25

The environmental drawbacks to not recycling batteries

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Greenest of them all: Senior Ekua Hudson tackles food insecurity in the District

By Samantha Margot | January 19

Non-profit brings vertical farming to urban schools

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Author and professor Dana R. Fisher starts new chapter as director of the Center for Environment, Community, & Equity

By Phillip Kulubya | January 16

Fisher introduces the new CECE clearinghouse in her first semester as director

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Students gather to say farewell to beloved Community Garden

By Graham Whitney and Soumya Sahay | December 6

“That community isn’t going anywhere”

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SIS hosts ‘Bold Ideas for Environmental Sustainability, Social Impact, and Inclusion’ discussion

By Jessica Ackerman | November 29

Kohler company executive Laura Kohler and SIS Dean Shannon Hader discuss sustainable corporate responsibility

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Silver Screen

Environmental documentary ‘Common Ground’ screens in DC

By Sydney Hemmer and Clair Sapilewski | November 28

“This movie is a tremendous teacher of what needs to happen”

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Invasive plants threaten DC parks

By Clair Sapilewski | November 15

Weed Warriors fight back

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Greenest of them all: CAS junior inspires others to compost in smaller living spaces

By Marina Zaczkiewicz | November 2

D.C. offers subscription services that students can utilize to start composting

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Graduate student researches microplastics in the Anacostia River

By Marina Zaczkiewicz | November 1

Research shows microplastics harm humans and animals

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‘Our land is our light’: Students for Justice in Palestine educate about environmental justice

By Samantha Margot | October 31

“I hope people can recognize that their voice matters and being educated matters”

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New pilot program makes composting more accessible to DC communities

By Caleb Ogilvie | October 26

Participants say the new Public Works program is ‘easy’ and ‘helpful’

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We didn’t start the fire

By Jessica Ackerman | October 5

Gen Z grapples with our new climate reality

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Growing sustainability across AU classrooms

By Kathryn LaLonde | June 7

A look into Certified Green Courses

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