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Ban Bottled Water? Not So Fast, Maryland College Administrators Say

Ban Bottled Water? Not So Fast, Maryland College Administrators Say

As the nation becomes more environmentally aware, some anti-bottled water groups are convincing colleges and universities to halt bottled water sales in favor of reusable, eco-friendly alternatives. The idea is catching on across the country, but many Maryland college sustainability officials aren't sure it's a good idea.

Government Officials, Community Members Celebrate New Bike Trail

Government Officials, Community Members Celebrate New Bike Trail

Local, state and federal officials donned helmets, mounted bicycles and sped off Friday morning on the new bike path at Bladensburg Waterfront Park, part of a trail network project underway to help restore the polluted Anacostia River watershed.

Study: Resuable Bags Good for Environment, Bad for Health?

Study: Resuable Bags Good for Environment, Bad for Health?

With Montgomery County set to impose a tax on disposable grocery bags designed to discourage their use, a new study has found that intestinal bacteria like E. coli flourish in unwashed reusable bags.

Growing Algae Could Clean the Chesapeake Bay and Create Biofuel

Growing Algae Could Clean the Chesapeake Bay and Create Biofuel

Typically, algae hurt the bay because they contribute to dead zones, oxygen depleted areas harmful to aquatic life. But by growing fields of algae in a controlled system, the tiny plants can clean water while creating a feedstock for biofuel.

O’Malley Still Pursuing Offshore Wind Energy

O’Malley Still Pursuing Offshore Wind Energy

Governor Martin O'Malley and U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar addressed the American Wind Energy Association Tuesday, affirming their interest in bringing offshore wind energy to America.

Green Roof Novelties: Bees, Bocce, Beauty

Green Roof Novelties: Bees, Bocce, Beauty

Green roofs provide potential for recreational, aesthetic and ecofriendly space, and as the appeal of sustainable roofing grows, Washington area residents continue to find colorful alternatives to just being green.