At BioThrive, we share research, articles, and insights highlighting the intersection of environmental issues and community well-being. Our publications showcase our work, inform the public, and support advocacy efforts aimed at creating healthier, more sustainable communities.
Publications
10/14/25: Trump Administration’s Budget Cuts Leave Maryland Facing Environmental And Economic Strain
In our latest article, we explore how recent federal budget cuts have stalled Maryland’s progress on clean energy, climate resilience, and Chesapeake Bay restoration. The cancellation of billions in renewable energy projects and reductions in EPA and homeland security funding threaten both environmental recovery and community safety. Yet Maryland’s response from lawsuits and state-level reinvestment to grassroots advocacy shows how local action and public engagement can protect the state’s environmental future despite federal setbacks.
10/13/25: Silent Streams: How Water Pollution Threatens Community Health in Virginia
In this article, we examine how Virginia’s rivers face mounting threats from chemical runoff, outdated infrastructure, and unequal access to clean water. Communities near industrial zones and aging sewer systems bear the greatest burden, highlighting how pollution is both an environmental and a public health issue. Through stronger stormwater management, stricter agricultural controls, and community-driven monitoring efforts, Virginians can protect their waterways and ensure clean, safe water for all.
9/18/25: Breathing Uneasy: Why Washington, DC Must Act on Air Quality Now
In this edition, we discuss how worsening air quality in Washington, DC disproportionately affects communities near highways, bus depots, and industrial areas, contributing to higher rates of asthma and other health risks. Advocating for cleaner transportation, green infrastructure, and stronger air quality standards helps ensure healthier communities for all.
9/6/25: Data Center Alley: Northern Virginia’s Sudden Energy Burden
In this edition, we discuss how rapid growth of data centers has placed heavy demands on energy, water, and local infrastructure and how communities near these facilities often face the environmental impacts while having limited input in planning decisions. Advocating for sustainable technology development, responsible resource use, and community engagement helps ensure that technological growth benefits everyone while protecting the environment.