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44.02% Reduction in GHG Emissions from 2007 – 2020

397 Tons of Organic Waste Composted since 2016

26.18 Million kWh of Renewable Energy used in 2020

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UMBC launches new Green Office Progam

Both staff&faculty are leading green improvements in offices

On Wednesday, May 28th UMBC's Green Office Program launched after a year of development and piloting. Each of the 30 seats were filled with staff and faculty for a training on how to implement the...

Posted: June 2, 2014, 10:55 AM

Dr. Maggie Holland leading GES field course to Costa Rica

GES goes to Costa Rica

Dr. Holland is leading a group of fifteen UMBC students down to Costa Rica for a GES summer field course focusing on conservation and sustainable development in two biological (conservation)...

Posted: May 28, 2014, 1:50 PM