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Planet Forward Correspondent | SUNY Plattsburgh
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Marine group works with ports to provide cleaner air and waterways through voluntary environmental certification program, offering economic and community benefits.
Tags: Ports, waterway management, Green Marine, Policy, sustainability, pfcorrespondent
A nocturnal animal like the Fisher is usually only seen momentarily or by accident, and is most commonly observed darting across dirt roads at night. (Arthur Chapman/Creative Commons)
Princeton University
Wednesday, February 05, 2020
This essay recounts stories of my experiences observing animals in the weasel family (mustelids), particularly the Fisher (Martes pennanti).
Tags: storyfest2020, Biodiversity, habitat, natural habitats, native species, reintroduction
With its proximity to Arizona’s natural wonders and historical sites, Flagstaff is a primary destination for tourists coming to Arizona. (Conrad Romero/Cronkite News)
Arizona State University
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Tourism continues to expand in Arizona, a boon for jobs and tax revenue, but the growth presents challenges to preserving the natural beauty drawing visitors to the state. Tim Royan reports.
Tags: cronkitenews, nature, social media, Instagram, conservation, Arizona, storyfest2020
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
Photographed in the forests of Palawan, a Philippine pangolin pup nudges its mother, rolled up in a protective ball. (Gregg Yan/Creative Commons)
Planet Forward Senior Correspondent
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Pressuring governments to issue bans and closures of wet markets could prevent the emergence of infectious disease. But it does not solve the widespread issue of bushmeat circulation between hunters and their families.
Tags: coronavirus, bushmeat, conservation, wet market, wildlife, opinion, op-ed, public health
A bust of Charles Darwin at the Charles Darwin Foundation. (Christina Trexler/University of Arkansas)
University of Arkansas
Monday, November 04, 2019
"Plasticus Vastum" affects all of our lives, every day, and it is spreading across the Earth at rates unmatched by nearly any other species.
Tags: plastic, galapagos2019, invasive species, evolution, plastic pollution, pollution
SUNY-ESF
Friday, January 29, 2021
At the Syracuse Cooperative Market, I've found a thread of influence amongst the staff, members, and the rest of the community, uniting us with a sense of social responsibility and compassion for each other.
Tags: sustainability, Community, co-ops, cooperatives, food, food accessibility, food security, Social Justice, storyfest2021
California farmworkers have had to endure heatwaves, wildfires and a pandemic that continues to spread during peak harvest season for almonds and wine grapes. (Photo courtesy of UFW/United Farm Workers)
Arizona State University
Friday, April 02, 2021
The race to deliver fresh foods during peak harvest season means farmworkers are facing the threats of climate change acceleration and COVID-19.
Tags: agriculture, public health, farm worker health, Wildfire, air pollution, covid-19, storyfest2021
Featured Contributor
Thursday, July 09, 2020
Nearly a third of food is wasted at the household level and that eats into our own finances while damaging the environment. How can we fix this?
Tags: personal finance, food waste prevention, Food Waste, energy efficiency, urban living, farming, agriculture, expert voices
Fruitcycle diverts landfill-bound fruits and vegetables and turns them into snacks. (Screenshot from Fruitcycle website.)
George Washington University
Wednesday, April 06, 2016
D.C. may be a great hub for good food, but it’s also a huge hub for food waste.