Skylar Epstein

Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University

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Planet Forward Corespondent for The George Washington University. Political science and history major with a minor in journalism, life long nature and wildlife lover, photographer.

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Mass death of manatees inspires emergency actions in Florida

Skylar Epstein

Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University

The manatee population on Florida’s East coast has suffered from an “unusual mortality event” since December 2020. Wildlife officials and conservation groups have responded to the crisis with emergency policy innovations and lawsuits respectively.

Mammoth resurrection may be a climate solution. Should it be?

Skylar Epstein

Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University

One biotech startup claims it can use Asian elephants to breed “functional mammoths” that help fight climate change. The prospect of bringing genetic engineering technologies into the world of conservation raises complex moral questions.

Biden’s plan to preserve 30% of U.S. land by 2030

Skylar Epstein

Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University

If this goal is met it could help address the twin ecological catastrophes of our time, the biodiversity crisis and the climate crisis — but only with the proper implementation.

The scientist who witnessed extinction

Skylar Epstein

Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University

Dr. Karen Lips hypothesized that the collapse of the amphibian populations was sweeping through Central America like a wave. So, in order to gather evidence for the theory, she would have to get out in front of this wave.