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Planet Forward, GWU School of Media and Public Affairs
Thursday, October 24, 2013
The Troubadours, one of The George Washington University's student a capella groups, added some pep to help recruit the leaders of tomorrow to find food security solutions with this parody music video. To view the livestream of the Fee
Tags: food security, feeding the planet, Student activism, GWU
The George Washington University
Friday, June 06, 2014
Two undergraduates minoring in Sustainability at GWU made extraordinary contributions for their capstones.
Tags: George Washington University, GWU, sustainability minor, academic sustainability
Assignment Editor, Planet Forward
Monday, October 31, 2016
Explore the GW apiary with me and learn about how student researchers are providing a voice for some of our most valuable food suppliers.
Tags: honeybees, Bees, apiary, GWU, climate change, food security
Planet Forward Digital Media Producer | George Washington University
Monday, March 04, 2019
After learning about food waste and dealing with food insecurity, two students created a platform to combat both these issues at once.
Tags: food insecurity, Food Waste, food, Waste, students, GWU
The George Washington University
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
Amongst a concrete jungle lies wildlife most of us have chosen to ignore, except this campus grounds manager and his university, who seek to redefine what it means to be on campus.
Tags: sustainable GW, Bees, horticulture, GWU, storyfest2019, ecology, landscapes
Planet Forward
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Linda Yarr has been working with communities in Southeast Asia to build resiliency to climate change. How can we help the developing world adapt to climate change and gain access to energy when oil and coal are becoming more restricted? What is the...
Tags: climate change, GWU, George Washington University, Adaptation, Linda Yarr, southeast asia
George Washington University
Sunday, March 03, 2019
Last Call is a sustainable start-up founded by two GWU students, with the goal of decreasing food waste from restaurants by alerting community members of times when the restaurants are experiencing a surplus. The food is sold for 50 - 80% off normal...
Tags: composting, Food Waste, food insecurity, The George Washington University, last call, GWU
Monday, February 06, 2012
Did you know that the cost of using electricity changes throughout the day? A business in New York shows us how smart meters can help us save money and energy. Watch
Tags: GWU, Smart Grid, electricity, thinkfwd, student work, smart meter, Innovation Summit
Friday, March 22, 2013
Why waste space on campus? One student wants to turn limited outdoor space on campus into a functional solar charging hub.
Tags: GWU, University, solar panel, The George Washington University, outdoor, solar charging unit, student space, charge
Planet Forward
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Former three-term Albuquerque mayor Marty Chavez has some sage advice for other mayors: "Providing water may not get you elected, but not providing water will get you fired." It seems New York City's Mayor Bloomberg could use his advice.