University of Maryland, College Park
Writing about the Environment
Spring 2026
A semester-long blogging project with student contributors from the University of Maryland College Park. This course is offered through the Professional Writing Program.
Led by Toyin Adeyemi, Lecturer
Latest Writing
(Picture of Sheila Morovati, Campaign Manager of Lights, Camera, Plastics? ) Journeys start somewhere. Be it a call to action or an action calling attention, Sheila Morovati and other women climate activists are calling the attention of Hollywood in the matter of sustainable film making. Sheila Morovati, mother by day, sociologist, started out her career…
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AI data center energy use is often presented as part of a cleaner, more advanced digital future, but the reality behind it is more complicated. While major tech companies promote renewable energy goals, much of the infrastructure powering artificial intelligence still depends heavily on fossil fuels. A big reason for this is how quickly AI…
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The University of Maryland has built a reputation around sustainability. The university has made climate commitments and shows itself as a responsible campus through programs like the greenhouse and campus farm. When trying to lower emissions on campus, common angles are to increase solar panels or purchase carbon offsets. But what if UMD went a…
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