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Local University Makes the Sierra Club's Top 10 "Cool Schools" list
October 21, 2013
American University was ranked number 9 in the Sierra Club's annual evaluation of U.S. colleges and universities for their level of environmental sustainability. These include energy usage, financial investments, food consumption,...
Kayaking with Anacostia Riverkeeper
October 21, 2013
On Friday, September 13, Anacostia Riverkeeper biologist Trey Sherard led Sierrans and Riverkeepers on a beautiful, relaxing sunset kayak tour. Surprisingly, the river didn't look as dirty or scary as people have described it years ago, so cleanup...
Community Renewables Energy Act Passes
October 21, 2013
Passage of Community Renewables Energy Act (CREA)
On October 1, the DC Council voted unanimously to pass CREA, the historic legislation which establishes a new program to help District families, schools and businesses to go solar for the first...
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