Green Living

Maximizing the outdoors in a quarantine world

(Photo by Hana Hancock)

George Washington University

Even if we can't always make it outside, there are proven ways we can keep our spirits up during physical distancing.

Surviving a pandemic: A new podcast on public health

In this episode we speak with emergency physician Dr. Leana Wen, who is a visiting professor of health policy and management at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. (George Washington University)

Frank Sesno

Founding Director, Planet Forward

Listen to Planet Forward founder Frank Sesno host a special COVID-19 series, "Healthy You: Surviving a Pandemic," in partnership with the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health.

In times of social distancing, people are reconnecting with green space

Hundreds of Tucson residents are using green spaces during the pandemic like the Loop, a 131-mile paved bikeway that now sees hundreds of daily users. (Jake Meyers / University of Arizona)

Jake Meyers

Planet Forward Senior Correspondent

Green spaces not only help cities mitigate and adapt to climate change; they can help residents cope with the shock of COVID-19.

New York City sinking

Ella Copiatti

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

My story is about my journey with painting and how New York City played a role in my perception of climate change.

Five ways to reduce your impact without getting up

(Photo by Cate Twining-Ward)

Cate Twining-Ward

Planet Forward Senior Correspondent

Here are five easy, innovative, and free ways that students can reduce their impact on the environment right now, by using the technology that is at their fingertips.

The myth of single-use plastic bags