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The George Washington University
Monday, October 23, 2017
D.C. organizations partnered to raise awareness about the food injustice that is happening in the nation’s capital with the D.C. Grocery Walk.
Tags: food inequality, food insecurity, food deserts, food desert, dc, Washington DC
The George Washington University
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Prior to beginning my journey as the premier garden queen in residence of Foggy Bottom, I grew up in the metro Atlanta suburbs with a big backyard and parents who actively promoted the importance of doing chores to a child’s development.
Tags: GroW Garden, gardening, urban gardening, urban garden, urban agriculture
Thousands of sea turtles are killed by fishing nets each year.
The George Washington University
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Bycatch, a topic you are not likely to hear in discussions of wasted food, is the non-target marine wildlife that is caught in fishing nets or on fishing lines and is then discarded either at sea or at port.
Tags: wasted food, Food Waste, food waste prevention, bycatch
Planet Forward
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Join thought-leaders from government, industry, and academics at “GW Moving the Planet Forward,” a symposium to highlight solutions to the challenges of a changing planet. The half-day conference will also highlight “Innovation Challenges” offered...
Tags: GWMoving, GW Moving the Planet Forward
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Wendie Holland, 58, a healthcare consultant, was conscious of her rising energy bills and increased environmental impact. In an eco-conscious attempt to reduce her carbon footpri
George Washington University
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Want to shrink your waistline while shrinking your carbon footprint?
Tags: GW_Fall10
Monday, November 15, 2010
Wait...too much solar energy? These are words I thought I would never hear but as with anything in life, too much of a good thing always spells bad news.
Tags: GW_Fall10
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Next time you flush the toilet, think about all the CO2 you are releasing into the atmosphere.
Tags: GW_Fall10
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Bundle up! It’s getting cold out there, which reminds us of all that fall fun that comes with the changing weather. Colorful scarf’s, your favorite pea coat, brisk walks, hot coco and higher energy bills!
Tags: GW_Fall10
Monday, November 15, 2010
I will openly admit that I am not a treehugger. I'm not a vegetarian, I don't watch those PETA videos about animal cruelty, and I certainly would not consider myself the most energy efficient student on the block. Don't hate me just yet.