“Paris to Pittsburgh” screening inspires students to local action

By David DeWeaver President Trump was elected, he said, “to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris.” It was a line he used to justify pulling America out of the Paris Climate Agreement, a non-binding, overwhelmingly popular global accord which asked signatory nations to curb their greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible. But Pittsburgh, along with many cities and municipalities across the country, was … Continue reading “Paris to Pittsburgh” screening inspires students to local action

University of Maryland ranks 12th in green power use nationwide

The University of Maryland has been ranked 12th in the Top 30 College & Universities list of green power usage across the country. According to rankings released by the Environmental Protection Agency, 32 percent of this university’s energy use is through green power. This adds up to a total of a little over 87 million kilowatts of green power used every year.  Green power is … Continue reading University of Maryland ranks 12th in green power use nationwide