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Planet Forward Correspondent | Loyola University Chicago
I studied abroad in Sweden, learning firsthand about the culture concerning the environment and how it differs from countries like the United States.
University of Wiscosnin
The idea of hyperloop technology was first introduced by Elon Musk in 2013. A hyperloop will help to improve both the environment and humans' mobility.
University of Wisconsin
Produce is held to high aesthetic standards. Many so-called "ugly" fruits and vegetables never make it past the farm, which can result in food waste.
Energaia's bioreactors on the Novotel rooftop. (Photo courtesy Energaia)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Microalgae could play a critical role in feeding a rapidly expanding global population.
Mealworms, the larval form of the mealworm beetle, and an edible insect (OakleyOriginals/Creative Commons)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Insect farming has the potential to reduce malnutrition in food insecure areas of the world.
SUNY ESF
Invasive species are a threat to the biodiversity of our environment and the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program has implemented several management practices that should be studied and possibly implemented on a larger scale.
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
The Conservation Leaders Program, a partnership between the National Park Conservation Association and participating universities, aims to increase student engagement with national parks.
Eco-Business
Envisioning an inspiring future requires the right vocabulary to build this world — the upcoming "Loanwords to Live With" is a collection of ecotopian words that should exist in English to talk about the environment, but don't yet.
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
A podcast talking about invasive species, with a focus on the wool carder bee.
Middlebury College
A character profile on Lonnie Holley, an artist based out of Atlanta, GA, with strong environmental messages.