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Love 'em or hate 'em, electric scooters are changing urban transit

A row of Lime scooters ready for public use in Austin, Texas. (Luis Tamayo/Creative Commons)

Planet Forward Senior Correspondent | American University

Despite drawing ire from some, pay-by-ride electric scooters are rapidly gaining popularity in urban areas across the country, creating a greener option for getting around town.

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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.