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Friday, October 01, 2010
When it comes to science, the National Science Foundation knows what they’re talking about. Check out what they’re doing to increase recycling at their headquarters--you might be able to apply some of their ideas to your home or business!
Tags: sustainability, National Science Foundation, Adam Silverman, Revamping Recycling!
SCCF marine laboratory director Eric Milbrandt (left) and research assistant Sierra Greene (right) collect water samples to help identify the drivers of harmful algal blooms in southwest Florida. (Sarah Anderson/MEDILL)
Northwestern University
Thursday, June 09, 2022
Excessive algae growth wreaked havoc on southwest Florida’s ecosystems, Sarah Anderson reports. A team of scientists is analyzing water samples to figure out what’s driving the blooms –– and how to mitigate them.
Tags: toxic algae, nutrient pollution, clean water
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Know a high school student that has great ideas? This year, Planet Connect is asking high school students to submit videos about ideas that can help green your city. Learn more>>
Tags: Planet Connect, Video Contest, National Environmental Education Foundation, Weather Channel
Planet Forward
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
A rising tide may lift all boats, but what does it do to marshlands? In this week's WEBISODE we showcase NSF funded scientist's work on how marshes are affected by sea level rise. We also take you on a trip halfway around!
Tags: National Science Foundation, Chesapeake Bay, epa, KQED, Science Corner, sea level, harry shearer, great lakes, rice paddy, vietnam
Northwestern University
Sunday, February 07, 2021
A look at some of the women doing research in Antarctica and the lingering barriers that were set up to keep them out. Wyatt Mosiman reports for Medill.
Tags: antarctica, women, research, climate, climate change, climate science
The University of Wisconsin-Madison
Thursday, April 23, 2020
How to cover climate change as a journalist when there is a rich history of politicization and misinformation.
Tags: climate change, renewable energy, Fossil Fuels, Exxon, solar, environmental journalism, media, Global Climate Strike, divestment, National Divestment Day
As researchers, we're focused on how to connect our university to our local communities. How might Glasgow University, shown here, connect with the community around it? (Ian Dick/Flickr/Creative Commons 2.0)
Research Director for Sustainable GW | George Washington University
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
The Road to COP26 | As student and faculty representatives at COP26, GW senior Jane Barkholz and Dr. Robert Orttung aim to connect the university to the broader community taking action to address climate change.
Tags: cop26, climate change, Climate Change Agreement, glasgow, climate policy, science, climate action, Colleges and Universities
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University of Florida
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Meet clammers, scientists and volunteers, like TV star Blair Wiggins and three generations of women, who are returning clams to Florida's Indian River Lagoon and other ailing waters to reduce pollution.
Tags: water pollution, solution, clam restoration, Indian River Lagoon, Sarasota Bay, women in science, interdisciplinary approach
Planet Forward
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
We're launching a new partnership with NBC News, The National Science Foundation, Discover Magazine and Science for Citizens to give students one more chance to get their ideas on TV. This time, it has to be a short two minute video and it has to...
Planet Forward
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
What does it mean when ground that has long remained frozen begins to thaw? How can communities respond to the shifting of their very foundations? Research scientist Kelsey Nyland explained at the 2022 Summit.