climate
Jacob Lebel, in the tan jacket center left, and fellow plaintiffs in front of the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. (Robin Loznak)
George Washington University
A group of 21 young plaintiffs have sued the federal government for climate change. We interviewed one of the plaintiffs involved for a run-down on the history, implications, and new advancements in the lawsuit.
George Washington University
"The 92 Percent" aims to raise awareness about the consequences of climate change on children's health, highlight the important work pediatricians and parents are doing in this space, and inspire action to create a healthier world for future... Read More
The George Washington University
Home to more than 4,000 fish species and countless other marine wildlife, coral reefs not only provide habitats, but also are critical to fishing industries that local communities around the world depend on.
The George Washington University
I traveled to Huaquillas, Ecuador to create a documentary on how the shrimp industry is impacting the environment and livelihood of the local community.
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi live in symbiosis with plant roots and are able to store up to 70 percent of organic carbon from leaf litter. (Mark Perkins/Flickr)
George Washington University
In many cases microbes are already helping the planet in underrated ways. Technological developments and advanced genetic engineering make microbiological innovation a major player in climate change mitigation.
The turnout for the March for Science in Washington, D.C., on Earth Day, wasn't hampered by the weather. (Planet Forward)
SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry
There are many ways to answer this question, but it's not what you might think.
Kalu Yala, an eco-city in Panama’s Tres Brazos valley, is one example of a sustainable vacation centered around a traditional-style home base. Visitors sleep in tents on raised platforms, eat locally sourced meals, and explore the surrounding valley. (Emma Sarappo/Medill)
Northwestern University
Many people don’t consider the impact of their vacation on the environment, but a budding new industry is trying to change that with eco-adventures into the wild.
University of Wisconsin - Madison
A four minute introduction to our six episode podcast series which talks with University of Wisconsin - Madison experts to explore climate change's effects on our world.
Digital Media Producer, Planet Forward
The Arctic is already facing huge threats and changes from climate change.
The panel discussed the overview of climate change’s impacts on Nebraska. (Diana Marcum/UNL)
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
At the 2016 Nebraska Conservation Summit, leaders in climate change discussed the significance of climate change and the impacts it can and is having both globally and in Nebraska.