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Planet Forward
Tuesday, January 03, 2017
As one of the world’s leading academic institutions, Northwestern University recognizes its role in addressing the global challenges of sustainability and climate change.
Northwestern University
Wednesday, October 09, 2019
Northwestern University has launched its first student-run subscription bike-sharing program, called EO, where students pay $20 per quarter for unlimited rides and easy pick up/drop-off anywhere accessibility.
Tags: bike share, Northwestern University, public transportation, urban living, green living, storyfest2020
Monday, February 07, 2011
Matthew O'Connor and Justin Eure reporting for Medill News Service, Northwestern University A new solar cell material could double the energy output of traditional solar photovoltaics, by reacting to nearly the entire light spectrum.
Tags: students, Northwestern University
National Science Foundation
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Northwestern University researchers have found that microbial fuel cells designed to produce electricity and clean wastewater, or biofilm reactors, are more efficient when biofilms don't become too thick.
Tags: fuel cells, Northwestern University, Microbial Fuel Cell
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
This week on Bloomberg West, we featured NuMat Technologies. They’ve developed an innovative new method that uses tiny crystals to store alternative forms of energy. Check it out!
Tags: fuel, University, cars, nanotechnology, colleges, NuMat, Northwestern, MOFs, crystals, fuel tanks
National Science Foundation
Monday, August 01, 2011
George Mason University researchers are investigating the resilience of Arctic peoples to changes in their local environments due to global climate change.
Tags: climate, Arctic, George Mason, George Mason University, Viliui Sakha, Russia, Siberia
Planet Forward Correspondent | Northwestern University
Friday, February 08, 2019
Researchers at Northwestern University are transforming complicated biotechnology into a simple an easy tool for farmers to test for crop disease with Plant-Dx.
Tags: Lucks Lab, agriculture, climate change, biotechnology, farming, pfcorrespondent, storyfest2019
Planet Forward
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Congratulations to our 2018-2019 team of Planet Forward Correspondents! Read below to learn more about the exceptional team of students selected, and be sure to click through to see their full profiles:
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Founder and Chief Executive, Planet Forward
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
We are beyond excited to share the outstanding finalists for Storyfest 2019. They hail from 15 different schools, from all across the country. Will your school be a winner?
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Planet Forward
Thursday, September 05, 2019
Congratulations to our 2019-2020 team of Planet Forward Correspondents! Read below to learn more about the exceptional team of students selected, and be sure to click through to see their full profiles: