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Category: Sustainability

Before-and-after photos of clean-up efforts
Posted inSupplements

Prince George’s County Cracks Down on Illegal Dumping

by PG Proud April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

Illegal dumping isn’t just an eyesore — it has real health consequences for Prince Georgians.

Richard Jackson is the interim director of the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE).
Posted inSupplements

D.C.’s Sustainability Plan is Getting a Refresh

by DC Department of Energy and Environment April 19, 2023April 20, 2023
Posted inSupplements

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
Posted inSupplements

Safety and Reliability, One Pipe at a Time

by Washington Gas April 19, 2023April 19, 2023
Posted inSupplements

Invest in Our Earth — What Does That Mean to You?

Kayla Benjamin photo by Kayla Benjamin April 19, 2023August 16, 2023
Earlier this year, students at Friendship Public Charter School (PCS) - Technology Preparatory High School in Southeast kicked off the planting season by preparing 20 garden beds. Within a matter of months, they will harvest spinach, beets, lettuce, collard greens, basil, bok choy turnips, and raspberry bush among other crops. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
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School Garden Clubs Kick Off Planting Season

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins April 19, 2023April 19, 2023
Posted inSupplements

Earth Day Student Views

by WI Web Staff April 19, 2023April 19, 2023
Posted inSupplements

Our Unprecedented Opportunity For Health Equity, Jobs and Justice

by Dr. Tonya Calhoun, Director, Community Engagement, Environmental Defense Fund April 19, 2023April 19, 2023
Greens were already sprouting at The Well during The Informer’s visit on March 7. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
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What is The Well at Oxon Run?

by WI Web Staff April 19, 2023April 19, 2023
Gaylord Nelson, late U.S. senator from Wisconsin
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The History of Earth Day

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