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'Barry Farm: Community, Land & Justice in Washington, DC' captures the harrowing tale of community, land and justice in Washington, D.C.

By Kendall Thompson · Friday, Oct. 21, 2022

The film by DC Legacy project highlights the effects of displacement and living in the shadow of the federal government

TDR’s reusable takeout container program diverts waste and provides convenience for students

By Mary Kett · Monday, Oct. 17, 2022

One month in to the program, students continue to use containers, appreciating the environmental benefits

AU Environmental Clubs come together for an evening of community building and environmental activities

By Samantha Myers · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022

Garden event reflected students' passion for the community garden

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Sine Institute holds event with Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert discussing Patagonia’s mission for sustainability

By Kendall Thompson | October 5

Conversation discussed Patagonia's founder's decision to donate his shares of the company to help fight climate change

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AU undergrad alum and attorney Steven Donziger speaks out about serving 1000 days of arbitrary detention

By Kylie Bill | October 4

Steven Donziger, who sued Chevron for $9.5 billion for environmental damages to the Amazon, travels the world speaking out about global environmental injustice and petitions to the Supreme Court

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AU students protest new fossil fuel projects at the White House

By Kylie Bill | September 29

Sunrise AU representatives say there is still work to be done

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Protestors from across the U.S. come to the Capitol to resist sacrifice zones

By Kylie Bill | September 19

Following the proposal of the Mountain Valley Pipeline by Sen. Joe Manchin, sacrifice zone communities come together to relay the message that they won’t back down

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Best places to go camping and hiking in the DMV area this fall

By Patricia McGee | September 14

Put your hiking shoes on and enjoy scenic routes and stunning sights in and around the D.C. area

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Summer reading list 2022: Books by Indigenous authors

By Kendall Thompson | August 16

The Eagle's summer reading list highlights environmentalism through the lens of Indigenous activism and cultural practices

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CAS professor and SIS graduate student research for environmental justice in northeast D.C. neighborhood

By Maria Tedesco | August 11

Brentwood residents plan to use the air quality assessment of their community in a lawsuit against D.C.

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Trying to shop zero-waste? Check out the Georgetown Flea Market, D.C.’s powerhouse of sustainable living

By Patricia McGee | August 2

Vendors offer a variety of second-hand goods, from home decor to fashion-forward finds

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Sine Institute Fellow hosts webinar on environmental justice in underprivileged communities

By Maria Tedesco | June 9

Guest lecturers discuss how students can get involved in fighting for environmental justice

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Construction of new Center for Athletic Performance to displace AU community garden

By Mary Kett | April 26

The current American University community garden space will be displaced due to construction of the new Center for Athletic Performance (CAP), beginning on an unknown date after the 2022-2023 academic year. The 2021 AU Campus Plan, which proposed the construction of a new athletic facility and ...