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Igniting Democracy: America’s Burning Need for Civic Education

By Alejandro Jose Ramos Edited by Muhammad Hani Ahsan Graphic by: Norie Wright and Ava Lagressa INTRODUCTION In an era marked by dynamic societal changes and evolving global landscapes, the role of civic education can guide the formation of responsible, engaged citizens. The United States, renowned for its democratic principles, faces a pressing need to… Read more »

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Green Building Codes: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Buildings in the United States

By Muhammad Hani Ahsan, Katie Farrell, Dian Gu, and Huda Mehdi Shah  Edited by: Annika McGraw Graphic by: Norie Wright and Ava Lagressa There are 124 million residential and 5.9 million commercial buildings in the United States.1 Buildings are energy intensive, produce greenhouse gases, and impact the natural environment significantly. In the United States, buildings… Read more »

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Why the Hold-Up? Overcoming Local Resistance to Renewable Energy Projects for Sustainable Future

By Shipra Mishra Edited by: Muhammed Hani Ahsan Graphic by: Norie Wright Facing an escalating climate crisis, Maryland took commendable strides by enacting climate goals through the landmark Climate Solutions Now Act of 20221 (the Act). The Act mandates net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 and sets the most aggressive targets to push Maryland… Read more »