Anna Sumi

Digital Media Producer, Planet Forward

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I am a senior at GW studying Journalism in SMPA. I am most interested in climate justice and the intersection between the food system and climate change. I also interned for Planet Forward in the spring of 2015.

What you do at Planet Forward: A little bit of everything. I like to make videos the most!

What your friends think you do at Planet Forward: Preach about the environment in a drum circle while wearing Birkenstocks.

Why we must care about the environment (in 10 words or less): Everyone deserves the right to a healthy planet.

If you win the lottery, you will: travel and make a documentary about farming!

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The Hidden Water Footprint of Food

Anna Sumi

Digital Media Producer, Planet Forward

It takes a lot more than just sunshine, seeds and soil to produce the food we eat. It also takes a lot of water, and some foods are more water intensive than others.

On thin ice: The Arctic and climate change

Anna Sumi

Digital Media Producer, Planet Forward

The Arctic is already facing huge threats and changes from climate change.

Ask a Farmer: What does food waste look like around the world?

Anna Sumi

Digital Media Producer, Planet Forward

Farmers from around the world talk about what food waste — or wasted food — means in their country. At what point is the food wasted — post-harvest or post-consumer?

Food insecurity hurts children and their future

Anna Sumi

Digital Media Producer, Planet Forward

Food insecurity — where access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources — is a bigger problem in the U.S. than you may think.