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Jacob Lebel, in the tan jacket center left, and fellow plaintiffs in front of the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. (Robin Loznak)
George Washington University
Friday, May 11, 2018
A group of 21 young plaintiffs have sued the federal government for climate change. We interviewed one of the plaintiffs involved for a run-down on the history, implications, and new advancements in the lawsuit.
Tags: climate, Government, climate change, lawsuit
Smoke rises from a plant tower, polluting the air. (Public Domain)
State University College at Buffalo
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Susan Anenberg, an expert in public health and environmental science, sat down with Planet Forward to discuss the implications that unchecked pollution can have on human life.
Tags: expert voices, air pollution, Environment, climate change, public health, health, disease, epa, emissions
Planet Forward, George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
We all use water bottles, but if you're not filling up a reusable every time you're creating a lot of waste. Disposable bottles are convenient, and convenience determines what gets used - the folks at True2o think they might be able to bridge the...
Tags: green living, Water, recycling, water bottles, students
Planet Forward, George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Government oil use mostly goes towards the military, but with prices on the rise an alternative is becoming essential.
Tags: biofuels, Military, oil prices, Navy, ray mabus, aircraft carrier, military fuel, oil alternative
National Geographic and Planet Forward
Monday, May 09, 2011
By Scott Bittle and Jean Johnson
When it comes to energy policy, do we really need to agree on the why before we can agree on the what?
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Purdue's Solar Decathlon house featured a innovative biowall--but how practical is this kind of feature? Anthony Cefali takes a look at the future of biological interiors.
Tags: Department of Energy, gardening, Solar Decathlon, biowalls, biological interiors, purdue university, queen's college, mycorrhiza
Founding Director, Planet Forward
Thursday, November 10, 2011
By Frank SesnoLast week, Danica May Camacho of the Philippines became the world’s symbolic seven billionth person. The occasion drew mixed feelings in the policy world — what does a booming global population mean for climate risks? To cite one issue...
Tags: greywater, organica, Bluewater
Thursday, January 14, 2010
About a year ago I began looking into programs for environmental science and public policy.
Tags: climate change, education, fossil fuel, clean technology, national council on science, environmental science
GWU School of Media and Public Affairs
Monday, April 28, 2014
GW Distinguished Fellow Tara Sonenshine issues a call for global food diplomacy.
The George Washington University
Monday, July 28, 2014
It’s a great thing when topics related to sustainability get attention on social media. But it’s important to know what you’re talking about.