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Planet Forward Correspondent | Georgetown University
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
Dennis Dimick and Jim Richardson stole our hearts as they began the next presentation, representing their organization, Eyes on Earth, which is inspiring the next generation of visual storytellers.
Tags: summit2018, pfsummit18, storytelling, photography, Journalism, photojournalists
Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University
Tuesday, February 04, 2020
For GWU Professor Peter LaPuma, the crises he teaches about in his environmental health classes aren't just test fodder — they're dilemmas he prepares for every day. Samantha Ross and Lizzie Stricklin spoke to Professor LaPuma to learn more.
Tags: interview, green living, agriculture, food, storyfest2020
University of Arizona
Tuesday, February 04, 2020
Manzo Elementary School in Tucson, Arizona is fostering nature lovers from a young age by integrating an ecology program into their educational institution.
Tags: Manzo Elementary School, sustainability, Environmental Education, storyfest2020
Founding Director, Planet Forward
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
As climate change worsens wildfires, what can the U.S. learn from Australia's fires?
Tags: peril and promise, climate change, Wildfire, Australia, california, forest fires
George Washington University
Monday, April 19, 2021
After spending this semester working on a documentary, I have a lot to share about what I learned.
Tags: documentary, fellowship, comcast fellowship, food insecurity, covid-19, education, food desert, urban garden, social entrepreneurship
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
(Daniel Richardson/Flickr/Creative Commons 2.0)
Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University
Sunday, October 31, 2021
Each day of COP26, we’ll be highlighting stories from around the Internet that align with the daily themes of the conference.
Tags: cop26, news, climate news, Climate Change Conference, glasgow
The 146 megawatt peak (MWp) Bolero Solar PV plant is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile. (Antonio Garcia/Unsplash)
Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University
Thursday, November 04, 2021
Today's COP26 theme is energy. Get up to speed on industry topics and then check out some new renewable energy projects that can reduce our reliance on fossil fuels for energy.
Tags: cop26, Climate Change Conference, renewable energy, solar, clean energy
A view of the Forbidden City from Jingshan Park in Beijing. (Daniel Mathis/Creative Commons 3.0)
Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University
Friday, November 12, 2021
Today is the final day of COP26. How should we reflect on the conference? What discussions remain to be tackled?
Tags: cop26, Climate Change Conference, emissions, methane, CO2, China, Beijing, usa, Climate Change Agreement
Francis Wachira shows it is possible to transform urban lots into productive green spaces. (Jake Meyers / University of Arizona).
Planet Forward Senior Correspondent
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Francis Wachira shows it is possible to end hunger and fight climate change through urban farming in Nairobi, Kenya.