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Environment ·

Experts Gather for Symposium on 50th Anniversary of Clean Water Act

Panelists celebrate cleaner rivers and discuss ongoing challenges from non-point source pollution, climate change, and environmental injustice.
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Sea Turtle.

Research ·

Going Green: AU Environmental Scientists Work to Save Our Planet

Department of Environmental Science faculty and students hard at work on research with real-world implications
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Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert speaks to students as the 2022 Sine Institute Distinguished Lecturer.

Environment ·

Patagonia Founder Gives Away Company to Tackle Climate Crisis

Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert joined AU's Sine Institute to discuss Patagonia’s recent decision and discuss running a socially and environmentally conscious company.
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Science ·

AU Launches STEM Time Lecture Series, Wednesday Evenings

Join your favorite STEM faculty members to discuss research and careers
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People on the AU quad

Announcement ·

Meet the New College of Arts and Sciences Faculty!

This fall, CAS welcomes a cohort of new professors across the arts, sciences, social sciences, and humanities
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flatbed truck transports new cars

Environment ·

How Will the California Gas-Powered Car Ban Help Fight Global Climate Change?

California has introduced a new ban on gas-powered vehicles starting in 2035.
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O2GO reusable takeout containers filled with lunch items.

Announcement ·

American University Introduces Reusable To-Go Containers in Campus Dining

Grant from D.C. area partners supports campus efforts to reduce waste
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Catherine Coleman Flowers

Environment ·

Hear From 2022 William K. Reilly Award Winner on Today's Environmental Challenges

Interview with Catherine Coleman Flowers, recipient of the William K. Reilly Award for Environmental Leadership from the Center for Environmental Policy at American University’s School of Public Affairs.
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Mollie Russell (left) and Natalie Oliver (right)

Achievements ·

Keeping Compost Clean

AU Compost Crew designs innovative lids for bins in bid for Zero Waste.
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People viewing solar panels

Environment ·

American University Launches Unique Student-Advised Impact Investment Fund

The experiential learning program focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments will be funded with 1 percent of the university’s endowment
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