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Trees above the Stanislaus River forest are obscured by smoke from the Lightning Complex fire, in August 2022. (Kay Jewler)
George Washington University
How did my temperate, mild suburb in the Bay Area turn into a record-breaking crisis point of climate change and what does this hold for the future?
Folly Beach in Charleston, South Carolina (Taylor Heery/Unsplash)
George Washington University
Climate Hits Home | In many ways, the cultural landscape of South Carolina mirrors the physical landscape. How is climate change impacting that?
Project advisor Jennifer Vanos, left, and William Walker, discuss the data we collected at Paideia Academies using the MaRTy cart, which helps us gauge the human thermal experience while walking. (Adora Shortridge/Arizona State University)
Arizona State University
Extreme heat is particularly dangerous to children. But with no clear school heat policies and facing a lack of resources, how will schools keep kids safe as temperatures continue to rise?
George Washington University
100 community scientists flood Houston streets to track where it's the hottest in hopes to inform climate mitigation plans.
Planet Forward, George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs
The heat is on, and it's profoundly affecting agricultural production - but the worst is yet to come.
The George Washington University
It's cold outside, but we're keeping it warm inside - how much energy is that using up?
Fire up the grill! This week on Bloomberg West we feature Thermoceramix, a company that has developed an innovative spray-on coating that generates heat!
In early August of the summer of 2011, scorching heat continues to smash records in many parts of the country. In Austin, Texas, triple-digit temperatures are causing unprecedented demands on power grids. Oklahoma City is on track to eclipse the... Read More
The clock ran out in Congress last week on a bill to repeal energy-efficient light bulb standards. Cue the giant, energy-devouring, glass ball above Time Square. It's time to celebrate! We’re counting down five of Planet Forward’s best ideas about... Read More
Planet Forward
Planet Forward met up with Bill Nye at the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards last week. See the first item on his #EnergyToDo list. Tell us yours on twitter. (@Planet_Forward)