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Category: Sustainability

Maize Wimbush, a competitive cyclist hailing from the DMV, pointed out that climate change and weather effects have frequently led to the closing or rescheduling of athletic events, yet another barrier for adolescent athletes. (Courtesy of Maize Wimbush)
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Climate Change Hampers Youth Athletics

by Richard D. Elliott April 16, 2024July 3, 2024
several apples beside bread pack and brown paper bag
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Prince George’s County Wants You to Bag It Right!

by Prince George's County Department of the Environment April 16, 2024April 17, 2024
Pastor André Greene of Ward 7's Varick Memorial AME Zion Church holds a nitrogen dioxide monitor. Members of his congregation, in collaboration with the Washington Interfaith Network, use it to conduct air quality tests in residents' kitchens while gas stoves and ovens run. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inEnvironment

Engaging Black Churches to Counter the Climate Crisis

by Jacqueline Fuller April 16, 2024July 3, 2024
Queen McKnight, owner of the Ward 8-based company Queens Energy Conservation LLC (Courtesy of Queen McKnight)
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Ward 8’s McKnight Seeks to Influence D.C. Energy Sector

James Wright photo by James Wright Jr. April 16, 2024April 17, 2024
a doctor giving medication to a girl through a nebulizer
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Q&A: What Does Childhood Asthma Have to Do With the Environment?

Avatar photo by Lindiwe Vilakazi April 16, 2024July 3, 2024
A volunteer contributes to the cleanup of a river in Ward 8. (Kayla Benjamin/The Washington Informer)
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Volunteer for the Ward 8 Woods Conservancy Creates A Cleanup Tracker 

Avatar photo by Asha Taylor April 5, 2024April 8, 2024
Prince George's County residents show off their curbside composting materials. (Courtesy of Prince George's County Department of the Environment)
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Curbside Composting Makes Being Green Easy

by Prince George's County Department of the Environment April 19, 2023April 19, 2023
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Prince George’s County Cracks Down on Illegal Dumping

by PG Proud April 19, 2023April 19, 2023
Richard Jackson is the interim director of the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE).
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D.C.’s Sustainability Plan is Getting a Refresh

by DC Department of Energy and Environment April 19, 2023April 20, 2023
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Taking Pride in Shaping the District of Columbia’s Climate Resilience

by Emile C. Thompson, Chairman, Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

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