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Planet Forward, George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs
Monday, October 19, 2015
We love these Instagram accounts for their shots of the environment and the planet.
Tags: Instagram, social media, Environment, parks, yosemite, climate change
Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Farmers genuinely care about doing their part to protect our planet, for all the same reasons as anyone else. While it’s a worthy sentiment, I believe it’s time to update our message to reflect the changing reality of our industry.
Tags: expert voices, opinion, sustainable agriculture, food, land management, agriculture, farming, farms
The Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program solar microgrid project at Fort Hunter Liggett in California is managed by the Sacramento District. (John Prettyman/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
George Washington University
Monday, May 20, 2019
A closer look at Lilker EMO Energy Solutions LLC, a sustainable energy consulting firm in Falls Church, Virginia, that is helping lead America's energy transformation.
Tags: renewable energy, green energy, energy, Carbon emissions, residential energy, energy audit, storyfest2020
The author, Francesca Edralin, stands before the COP26 sign in Glasgow. (Image courtesy Francesca Edralin)
George Washington University
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Despite all advocating for the same issue of climate change, the energies and objectives of each space at COP26 were actually quite different. But what we need is to work together.
Tags: cop26, essay, Climate Change Conference, collaboration, Climate Change Agreement
Digital Media Producer, Planet Forward
Monday, January 26, 2015
What did we learn when we attended the Food Tank summit? That we've got to stop wasting food, for one. Here are our top five tips.
Tags: food tank, summit, food innovation
Feeling stressed? A Japanese study that found just looking at plants reduced stress and fear. (Ffion Atkinson/Creative Commons)
The George Washington University
Friday, June 19, 2020
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the current pandemic. Here are some simple ways you can make an impact on the environment from the safety of your home.
Tags: pandemic, Environment, Online shopping, plants, stress, gardening, plant-based diet, public health
MPH@GW, The George Washington University
Monday, March 27, 2017
Adaptation and preparedness for extreme weather and other adverse events related to climate change are more important now than ever — but are U.S. cities ready?
Tags: Urban Sustainability, urban living, climate change
Planet Forward Correspondent | University of Mississippi
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Planet Forward founder Frank Sesno shares what motivated him to transition from CNN stalwart to champion and educator of the next generation of environmental storytellers.
Tags: storyfest2020, frank sesno, planet forward, cnn, storytelling, Journalism
The Galapagos islands are home to many plants and animals, both terrestrial and aquatic, that are found nowhere else in the world. (Henry Becker/George Washington University)
George Washington University
Thursday, October 03, 2019
Next in our Galápagos series, GW's Henry Becker discusses invasive species eradication programs — both the successes and their pitfalls — and explores the controversial topic of biological control.
Tags: galapagos2019, Biodiversity, invasive species, Invasives, environmental science, Indigenous Science
(Courtesy of Candace Clark)
Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University
Thursday, February 02, 2023
Hannah Krantz and Aleena Fayaz speak to Candace Clark, a Ph.D. candidate at Tuskegee University, in this high-spirited podcast that discusses the importance of black voices in climate solutions, sustainable housing, and much more.