SustainableUMD News
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Mapping the Impact of Climate Change on Child Nutrition
With climate change expected to increasingly have an impact on child nutrition, new research led by University of Maryland geographers pinpoints areas of the globe where children could face the biggest risk from events like severe drought or periods of extreme rainfall.Read More
Fixing the food system
University of Maryland alum and Hungry Harvest CEO, Evan Lutz op-ed featured in The Baltimore Sun.Read More
UMD Green Infrastructure Case Study
UMD Case Study Examines How Green Infrastructure Can Help Suburban Environments Manage Increasingly Intense Stormwater and Adapt to Climate Change. Read More
UMD Green Infrastructure Case Study
UMD Case Study Examines How Green Infrastructure Can Help Suburban Environments Manage Increasingly Intense Stormwater and Adapt to Climate Change. Read More
Sustainable Commutes Pay Through DOTS Parking Cash Out
DOTS' Parking Cash Out will open on Monday, August 5, offering $450 to the first 75 eligible employees who give up their parking permit and commit to a sustainable commute for the entire 2019-2020 academic year.Read More
Lead Community Engagement Coordinator
The Lead Community Engagement Coordinator will assist the Director with the Office of Community Engagement’s objectives to increase service learning and engagement programs, budget decisions, communication, and advocacy efforts. Read More
Maryland Environmental Service Lauds UMD for Sustainability Work
The Maryland Environmental Service (MES) yesterday recognized the University of Maryland’s efforts to reduce waste, save energy and create a smaller carbon footprint with its Environmental Excellence-Sustainability Award. It was one of seven Environmental Business Leadership Awards given to institutions, businesses and individuals that the agency said consistently demonstrate strong leadership and commitment to strengthening and preserving Maryland’s environment.
More University Sustainability News
New Mural ‘Brightens’ Regents Drive Garage
The Dirty Details of McKeldin’s Trash
