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Friday, September 23, 2011
Much like a dancer, the PerFORM(D)ance House relies heavily on its core to generate power. How does this help the house "move?" Watch the video to find out more!
Tags: students, Florida International University
Rising tides in Florida threaten the safety and security of coastal residents (Ryan Loughlin/Upsplash.com)
Florida International University
Monday, March 05, 2018
Florida is in trouble. In the wake of overpopulation, mass flooding and indifference from the powers that be, we're asking all of you to hear our desperate S.O.S call.
Tags: MIami, florida, south beach, beach, Flooding, tides, climate action
Monday, September 19, 2011
The FIU PerFORM[D]ance House is a truly sustainable Florida house. Powered entirely by the sun, the house performs in real time by sensing and responding to the external conditions of its environment and the internal conditions of its use.
Tags: solar, florida, students, colleges, Decathlon, FIU, Florida International University
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
FIU's PerFORM[D]ance House combines the three ideas behind sustainability: economy, ecology and society. Relying on landscape elements, PerFORM[D]ance expands the built environment.
Tags: Department of Energy, Solar Decathlon, florida, students, colleges, FIU, dance, Florida International University
Monday, September 26, 2011
How, exactly, does the dancer react to the dance? In the case of PerFORM[D]ance House, the house dances at the whim of its inhabitants.
Tags: Department of Energy, renewable energy, Solar Decathlon, florida, students, colleges, landscape architecture, FIU, Florida International University
The Everglades play an important part in the water cycle of South Florida. (U.S. National Park Service)
Planet Forward Reporter | SUNY Purchase
Friday, June 21, 2019
Florida's population is growing — and so is its demand for water. What can the Sunshine State do to bolster its freshwater reserves and restore balance to its ecosystem?
Tags: aquifer, florida, fresh water, Drinking Water, Desalination, Everglades, wetlands, springs, storyfest2020
Cayo Costa Island, Florida (James St. John/Flickr).
American Conservation Coalition
Monday, October 25, 2021
The Road to COP26 | There is not a one-size-fits-all solution to climate change. That’s why we need a market-based, innovative approach that focuses on issues in a local context.
Tags: Road to COP26, free market, solutions, Activism, Policy, florida, Arizona, ACC
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Planet Forward
Monday, February 27, 2023
The quality of entries this year was absolutely inspiring. After much deliberating, we’re excited to announce the finalists of this year's competition!
Tags: storyfest, storyfest 2023, summit
Planet Forward
Friday, August 28, 2020
We are pleased to announce our 2020-2021 team of Planet Forward Correspondents! More information will be shared soon about the exceptional team of students selected. Get to know them below: