environmental racism

Peril & Promise: The new EPA Administrator is leading with environmental justice

Founding Director, Planet Forward

Environmental justice has a seat at the head table with new EPA Administrator Michael Regan, in our latest episode of Peril & Promise.

4 places where racism, climate change & environmental justice collided

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Jayden Graham-White

Tuskegee University

These four places and events illustrate how environmental racism has become the rule — not the exception — for minorities everywhere.

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Will wildfires extinguish the rebirth of forests?

Madeline Taylor

George Washington University

Wildfires are increasing in severity as climate change worsens, and our forests may not be able to grow back like they once could, scientists say.

Research spotlight: Alaskan permafrost with GW Department of Geography

Planet Forward Staff

Planet Forward

What does it mean when ground that has long remained frozen begins to thaw? How can communities respond to the shifting of their very foundations? Research scientist Kelsey Nyland explained at the 2022 Summit.

Coral rehabilitation startup aims to rebuild coral reefs through micro-fragmentation

Medill News Service

Northwestern University

ONDA Design is working to counteract coral disease and bleaching by developing technology for coral restoration and rehabilitation, Catherine Odom reports.

GW distributes reusable bottles to campus community

Greer Blount

Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University

George Washington University kicked off its campaign to distribute 30,000 reusable water bottles to the GW community through a partnership with Didómi.