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Digital Editor, Planet Forward
Friday, August 02, 2019
While e-waste constitutes a small portion of the waste that is ultimately found in landfills, it is responsible for the majority of hazardous waste.
Tags: electronic waste recycling, e-waste, recycling, upcycling, electronics, electronics waste
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Green infrastructure is defined as “the interconnected network of open spaces and natural areas, such as greenways, wetlands, parks, forest preserves and native plant vegetation, that naturally manages stormwater, reduces flooding risk and improve
Tags: University, colleges, Campus Challenge, GW Campus Challenge, challenge, George Washington
Friday, January 22, 2010
By: Kate Galliers
Tags: Economy, Green, washington, biking, Conference, New, EU, George, Germany, University
Dr. Garneau presenting research on her RoadkillGarneau project back in 2012. (Gerianne Downs/SUNY-Plattsburgh)
Planet Forward Correspondent | SUNY-Plattsburgh
Monday, February 28, 2022
Dr. Danielle Garneau, wildlife ecologist, is an attentive driver. The serpentine roads of upstate New York, which she drives along daily, are trafficked with possible hazards –– but what she's really scouting for is roadkill.
Tags: citizen science, ecology, Roadkill, Technology, Biodiversity, research, Data Collection, iNaturalist, education, storyfest2022
George Washington University
Monday, December 04, 2017
Self-repairing wind turbines could forever alter the economy of energy, but it needs the funding to get there.
Tags: Dr. Stephen Hsu, wind, energy, microtechnology, innovation, Senate, House of Representatives, wind energy, turbine, Wind turbines
Planet Forward
Friday, October 03, 2014
Concerns about climate change are real - just as real as the weather, which is changing agriculture right now.
Tags: Extreme weather, agricultural innovation, agricultural productivity, GWU, university consortium, usda, farmers, climate adaptation, weather
Founding Director, Planet Forward
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
When will we climb out of our COVID caves? It all depends on vaccine distribution. West Virginia's Krista Capehart, who helped with the state's distribution plan, discusses lessons learned and strategy.
Tags: public health, pandemic, podcast, covid-19, vaccines
Blue Ridge Parkway planners designed the Linn Cove Viaduct to protect the fragile habitat of Grandfather Mountain. The Blue Ridge Parkway is just one of the spots students have worked with the Conservation Leaders Program. (National Park Service)
Warren Wilson College
Friday, March 09, 2018
The Conservation Leaders Program, a partnership between the National Park Conservation Association and participating universities, aims to increase student engagement with national parks.
Tags: national park service, National Parks, blue ridge parkway, college, storyfest2018
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Planet Forward
Monday, February 27, 2023
The quality of entries this year was absolutely inspiring. After much deliberating, we’re excited to announce the finalists of this year's competition!
Tags: storyfest, storyfest 2023, summit
Dave Hunter, founder of Crown Bees, a bee nursery and supply business in Woodinville, Wash., speaks at the USDA event. (Eric Englert/Medill)
Northwestern University
Wednesday, July 05, 2017
The USDA gets public input on its Native Bee Monitoring Plan.