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Office of Sustainability and School of Communication host conversation on fighting food waste

By Elliott Parrish · Friday, Dec. 17, 2021

Topics ranged from international regulations to everyday life

‘Wonk Trade’ brings chic, sustainable fashion to AU

By Elliott Parrish · Friday, Dec. 10, 2021

Students can exchange clothing of their own for new, eco-friendly looks

EcoRep Program inspires sustainable living on campus

By Jenna Schwartz · Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021

EcoRep Program inspires sustainable living on campus

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AU Climate Action hosts ‘Seeing Climate Change’ symposium

By Mary Kett and Thais Carrion | November 29

The three-day event brought together scientists, artists, policymakers and more to discuss climate issues

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Sunrise AU activists fight for the Build Back Better Act with bold action

By Abigail Pritchard and Jenna Schwartz | November 24

From hunger strikes to sit-ins, young activists are working towards climate justice and making strides

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A college student’s guide to keeping plants in a dorm room

By Olivia Barclay | November 12

Learn about what plants are best suited for your dorm room and tips on how to care for them

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SPA panelists discuss climate change infrastructure solutions to combat extreme weather and inequity

By Olivia Fridy | October 28

Webinar speakers discussed impacts of climate change on public health, especially in low-income communities

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Sovereignty and Stewardship Alternative Break program calls attention to construction of Line 3 pipeline

By Kylie Bill | October 20

Program leaders discuss importance of environmental stewardship and ways AU students can promote Indigenous justice

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REVIEW: Diane Burko’s ‘Seeing Climate Change’ conveys urgency of environmental crisis

By Kylie Bill | October 11

A poetic portrait of our disappearing landscapes

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AU to lead $15 million research network on wasted food

By Mary Kett | October 4

Five-year project is largest research grant in the University's history and first research network on wasted food in the country

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AU students lead DC youth climate strike

By Abigail Pritchard , Jenna Schwartz and Gabe Castro-Root | September 30

AU’s Sunrise Movement collaborates with other organizations to protest inaction in Congress

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Your guide to zero waste dorm living

By Sarah Flakus | September 29

Easy ways to eliminate waste while living in a dorm room

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Vegetarian for the summer or forever?

By Sia Chokshi | July 26

Easy and delicious vegetarian dishes to make this summer

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Embassy of Sweden in DC hosts digital talk ‘Rethink Tomorrow’ about photography exhibit

By Hannah Langenfeld | July 1

Helene Schmitz’s photographs communicate the need for environmental awareness and climate action

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Club Feature: The AU community garden provides a space for students to connect with the environment

By Weslan Hansen | May 14

The AU community garden is relatively new club with a blossoming membership that has greatly grown throughout the pandemic, rooted in finding community through nature

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D.C. businesses enroll in app to reduce food waste and reach new customers

By Gabby Allen | April 20

Too Good To Go offers sustainable eats at a low cost

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AU Club Feature: Climate and Conservation Policy Club holds virtual meetings and activities

By Annmarie Melsheimer | April 7

Co-presidents discuss why they founded club, collaborations with advocates and nonprofits, goals looking forward

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SPA webinar panelists discuss sectoral approaches to decarbonization

By Mary Kett | April 6

Second event of webinar series hosts five guests who share expertise on decarbonization in agriculture, transportation, energy and more

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AU Club Feature: Leaders, advocates, changemakers: Meet the Sunrise Movement AU Chapter

By Delilah Harvey | March 2

The national youth-led organization allows students to mobilize in their own ways

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The (Com)Post: Speakers at SPA climate change webinar urge accountability for Biden administration

By Thomas Recchio | February 19

Scientists, reporters and administrators discuss recent executive orders and future work

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