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What Does Development Mean for the Stateless?

August 31, 2018

For over one million Rohingya refugees living in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, water and sanitation, health, and shelter are crucial issues. ERG PhD student Samira Siddique examines the importance of … Continue Reading »

Green Energy is Gold for California, US: Kammen SF Chronicle Op-ed

August 21, 2018

Energy and Resources Group Professor and Chair, Daniel Kammen advocates for passage of the “100 Percent Clean Energy Act” (Senate Bill 100) and the green energy economic opportunities that California and US should not miss.

New ERG Courses Focus on Data, Energy, Ecosystems, Climate Change

June 26, 2018

The Energy and Resources Group has announced two new courses this fall addressing current, timely topics in energy and environment. Registration is open.

ERG Alum Steve Fetter Named UMD Assoc Provost and Dean

May 29, 2018

The University of Maryland has named ERG alumnus Steve Fetter as Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School.

Lyft Commits to Cancelling Out its Carbon Emissions – Will it Make a Difference?

May 23, 2018

Lyft announced its plans last month to purchase carbon offsets to cancel out the carbon emissions created by its drivers. It’s also part of a larger strategy to lessen Lyft’s … Continue Reading »

Why Climate Change, Food Security, and Population Should Be at the Top of Your Agenda

May 16, 2018

Last month, the Nanaimo and Area Land Trust co-hosted a world-class symposium on water stewardship in a changing climate. Canadian water expert and professor Bob Sandford spoke about “The Hard … Continue Reading »

Costa Rica’s Promise to Phase Out Fossil Fuels

May 10, 2018

Costa Rica’s president-elect Carlos Alvarado announced his goal to remove gasoline and diesel from the country’s transportation plans by 2021, its 200 year anniversary of independence. This promise marks the first time … Continue Reading »

ERGies Contribute to the Green Schoolyard Movement

May 1, 2018

May is International School Grounds Month, and organizations like Green Schoolyards America are inspiring and enabling communities to enrich their school grounds and use them to improve children’s well-being, learning, … Continue Reading »

The Fundamentals of a Clean(er) Economy – Dan Kammen

April 25, 2018

ERG Chair Dan Kammen wrote an Op-Ed piece for the Daily Californian this week, outlining the stark global reality of climate change in 2018 and the need for collective action. … Continue Reading »

2018’s Greenest States — John Harte Weighs In

April 19, 2018

Have you ever wondered which states in the U.S. are the most environmentally conscious? The least? “In order to highlight the greenest states and call out those doing a poor … Continue Reading »

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