health
Planet Forward
When asked to describe in one word what they believed the biggest challenge was to creating these cities, two panelists answered money, one answered hope, another said participation, and the last responded with income inequality.
Sewanee: University of the South
Human Health is the basis of urban sustainability. Mental stability is no exception.
George Washington University
With D.C.’s famous monuments in sight, the Potomac has been deemed by many “the nation’s river,” and it serves a much larger purpose than you might realize.
Digital Media Producer, Planet Forward
Sewanee: The University of the South's Executive Chef Rick Wright is leading a push to make dining halls healthier and more sustainable.
The George Washington Universtiy
Climate change can mean more insects that carry disease - can we adapt for our health and our future?
George Washington University
GWU Student Tim Palmieri added organics to his life, and discovered benefits he says are worth the extra price tag.
Georgetown University
In order to feed our nation we have established an elaborate food supply system. We produce billions of bushels of grain, millions of pounds of meat, and incredible amounts of other raw and processed foods, and ship them all over the world. In 2012... Read More
We have invented a fresh water system that can be used by anyone anywhere in the world. Our device runs off of solar energy to make contaminated or unsanitary water biologically pure.
To use the device, you first clarify the contaminated water and... Read More
Minnesota 2020
When over-the-counter prescriptions or the most basic medications expire, an all too common reaction is to flush pills down the toilet. But even modern water treatment facilities aren't equipped to handle such chemicals, and it often ends up in... Read More
World Healing Day
According to a 20 year study by Kaiser Permenente, 70 to 85% of all illness in America is caused by unmanaged stress. Our annual health costs are approaching $3 trillion per year.
Mind-body practices such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, and qigong,... Read More