Food
Self-driving combines? Check. A solar array that powers the whole farm? Check. A whole new philosophy to bring environmentalists and farmers together? Check.
Planet Forward, George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs
Roger Williams University seniors Nicholle Buckley and Christopher Ferreira were among the attendees at the Feeding the Planet Summit. These journalism students came to DC, experienced the city and met with leaders and innovators in the agricultural... Read More
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40 percent of food in the United States is wasted. DC Central Kitchen has a food recycling program that targets the first place this waste occurs: the farm.
Planet Forward, GWU School of Media and Public Affairs
Is the roof of a bus prime space for a garden? Can a fleet of them bring green space to a city? One entrepreneur says "yes."
University of Mississippi
This story is about food deserts in rural Mississippi. It effects the people of Mississippi greatly. The lack of healthy, fresh foods in Mississippi directly contributes to the poor health of many of the state's people. Due to the agricultural... Read More
Planet Forward, GWU School of Media and Public Affairs
The carbon cycle is key to understanding climate change, but most people don't even know what it is. Take a look at our infographic to learn how carbon affects our world on a macro scale.
Planet Forward, GWU School of Media and Public Affairs
It's a wonderful time of the year, but holiday traditions can leave a huge impact on the environment. Can we make Thanksgiving more sustainable?
Planet Forward, George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs
Students were a key part of our Feeding the Planet Summit, and they had plenty to say. Check out their thoughts on how to move the planet forward and feed 9 billion.
Community Supported Agriculture is rapidly growing around the country and it is putting a huge impact on the food market. The food is all-natural, pesticide free. Yokna Bottom Farms is in Oxford, MS and is a proud part of CSA.
Planet Forward, GWU School of Media and Public Affairs
The innovations panel at the Feeding the Planet Summit showcased four innovators with inventions that could help feed the planet - check out what they've got, from clean-burning fuel to edible bugs.