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Sustainability

Economics

Inside $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill

Published Aug 11, 2021

Economist Luis Quintero evaluates the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and discusses the plan's potential for economic impact

Q+A

The future of sustainable energy: A conversation with Ben Schafer

Published Aug 10, 2021

Founding director of the Ralph S. O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute talks renewable vs. sustainable energy and what he and his ROSEI colleagues are doing to ensure a cleaner future for us all

Bringing sustainability to fashion

Published July 8, 2021

Recent graduates Mecca McDonald and Mia Dunn have launched Mo.Na. Gems, a jewelry store selling biodegradable earrings and necklaces of their own design

University news

Annual report marks Hopkins' sustainability achievements

Published June 8, 2021

Over the past fiscal year, the university has significantly reduced carbon emissions and is on track to meet its greenhouse gas reduction goal three years early

Sustainability

Johns Hopkins announces development process for a new Sustainability Plan

Published April 22, 2021

Through its solar agreement announced in 2019, the university will meet its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% several years ahead of schedule

Sustainability

New institute to focus on clean, renewable energy technologies

Published April 22, 2021

The establishment of the Ralph S. O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute is part of a 10-year, $75M investment by the university in energy-related research and education

Environment

Certifying sustainable practices

Published Jan 26, 2021

Three at Hopkins have started a new initiative to bring sustainable practices to laboratories throughout the university

Green living

Johns Hopkins releases Sustainable Living Guide

Published Jan 8, 2021

The document, assembled by the Student and Alumni Working Group of the Johns Hopkins Sustainability Leadership Council, provides specific advice for lowering individual environmental footprints, as well as links to Baltimore organizations and businesses that provide sustainable products and services.