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Helping the homeless with Miriam's Kitchen

Miriam's Kitchen is changing soup kitchen culture.

The George Washington University

Soup Kitchens traditionally just feed their guests, but Miriam's Kitchen has taken significant steps in helping the homeless beyond just food.

A Big Green Hotel for the Homeless

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Planet Forward

From the Policy Greenhouse at the George Washington University on July 10, 2009

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So many nanoparticles, so much time

Medill News Service

Northwestern University

After 10 years of logistical planning, Fermilab recently confirmed that previous experimentation on subatomic particles called muons may suggest the existence of an undiscovered 18th particle, report Poonam Narotam and Fiona Skeggs.

University of Connecticut students reflect on COP26

Scott Wallace

University of Connecticut

In November, I traveled to Glasgow, Scotland for COP26 with four professors and 15 University of Connecticut students, representing 13 different majors. The students shared why they attended the conference and what they learned there.

Students lead in green advocacy with environmental education

Medill News Service

Northwestern University

As climate change adds more stress to children’s futures, teachers focus on environmental education while student advocacy efforts lead toward a green tomorrow. Mikayla Denault reports for Medill.

The edible alleyway: How a community garden transformed a Montreal neighborhood

Clarice Knelly

Planet Forward Correspondent | SUNY-Plattsburgh

William Borque said the alleyways that surrounded Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie's community garden in Montreal used to be a “wasteland.” Now, they’re brimming with fruit trees, mushroom gardens and local art.