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14-yr. old striker, Fola La Follette, and Rose Livingston. Credit: Library of Congress.

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Women Who Have Inspired Us

A Women’s History Month celebration of women who influenced CAS women scholars
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Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ To Co-Host and Participate in Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In: DC

Â鶹ÊÓƵ is partnering with seven other DC-area colleges and universities to host the Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In. Featuring more than 30 speakers in 15 different panels, these student-focused events will highlight climate initiatives on each campus.
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Samira Sine, left, Jeff Sine, and Â鶹ÊÓƵ president Sylvia M. Burwell.

Government & Politics ·

Three Years in, Sine Institute Continues to Grow

As it kicks off its fourth class of fellows, the Sine Institute of Policy and Politics has created a space for open dialogue and lived up to Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Challenge Accepted ethos.
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Campus Race to Zero Waste 2022

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Takes Part in Campus Race to Zero Waste National Competition

Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Office of Sustainability and Zero Waste Office encourage the campus community to participate in the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste national competition.
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Baehler and McGraw Lead Pipe Research News

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Timely Study by SPA Researchers Provides Roadmap for Equitable Lead Pipe Replacement

Center for Environmental Policy Home, School of Public Affairs, Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Washington, DC
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Men's Basketball Holds 8th Annual Sustainability-Themed Game on Feb. 16

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Men's Basketball Holds 8th Annual Sustainability-Themed Game on Feb. 16

"Go Green," but wear red, white, and blue to Bender Arena to cheer on Â鶹ÊÓƵ's men's basketball team at the 8th Annual Sustainability Awareness Game against Navy on Wednesday, February 16 at 7 p.m.
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The two 100-foot smokestacks behind Asbury Hall are coming down over winter break.

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Relics of a Bygone Era Coming Down Over Winter Break

The removal of campus smokestacks furthers Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s green initiatives.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ EcoPledge program

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New Sustainability Initiatives Engage Hundreds of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Students

As part of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s continued efforts to promote a culture of sustainability, this fall the Office of Sustainability launched the EcoRep and EcoPledge programs.
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Forest restoration is one of many approaches to carbon removal.

Environment ·

6 Things to Know about Carbon Removal and Climate Change

We asked David Morrow, director of research at SIS’s Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy, to share with us six things to know about carbon removal and climate change.
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Filbert Street Garden

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A RECIPE for Changing the Food System

Network of researchers led by Â鶹ÊÓƵ to help solve wasted food problem.
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