Green Communities

It takes a village. Or a city. Some PF Member ideas for turning whole communities green.

George Washington University
"The 92 Percent" aims to raise awareness about the consequences of climate change on children's health, highlight the important work pediatricians and parents are doing in this space, and inspire action to create a healthier world for future... Read More
Aerial image of the wetlands. Photo by B. Moore, 2017.
Planet Forward Correspondent | Sewanee: The University of the South
Researchers from Sewanee and the University of Georgia test wetlands as a means to treat wastewater in the face of a water-scarce future.
Monarch butterfly
Florida International University
Following your dreams is a luxury that most people never get to experience. But Susette Onate, one young girl with a dream of protecting her local butterflies, not only lived her dreams, she saw them exceed her wildest imagination.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Merry-Go-Strong nonprofit and the Samburu Girls Foundation work together to empower women in Kenya through simple designs that can made a big impact.
SUNY ESF
Green burials take a different mentality than traditional burials embracing the ephemerality of human life, and working to conserve the planet.
SUNY ESF
The materials we use to construct our buildings is an important aspect of sustainability.
Loyola University of Chicago
A short documentary style film exploring the different sustainable compost actions on Loyola's campus.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Find out what Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is and why this new farming model is the answer to growing better food, reducing waste, creating connection and overall building a foundation for a more sustainable future.
George Washington University
There are lessons to be learned from history about making our cities more sustainable.
The George Washington University
Urban heat islands are a dangerous effect of global warming, and some cities are taking action to combat it.

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