waterway management

Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University

The Chesapeake Bay, known for its beauty and ecological bounty, faces high levels of pollution from agricultural and urban runoff. Now it has a protective Congressional act, backed by bipartisan support.

River contamination turned grassroots energy

View of the Willamette River overlooking downtown Portland. (Vicki Deng/Reed College)

Vicki Deng

Planet Forward Senior Correspondent | Reed College

While Portland is known for its progressive politics, the nearby Williamette River revealed environmental neglect, spurring a grassroots energy for reform.

Marine group works to clean up ports in North America

Michala L. Hendrick

Planet Forward Correspondent | SUNY Plattsburgh

Marine group works with ports to provide cleaner air and waterways through voluntary environmental certification program, offering economic and community benefits.

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Introducing our 2021 FAO Summer Storytelling Fellows

Frank Sesno

Founder and Chief Executive, Planet Forward

Four students will produce stories at the nexus of food security, agriculture, and nutrition, and work under the guidance of GW’s National Geographic Professor of Science Communication, Lisa Palmer.

Five ways to make climate change relevant to your audience

Danielle Moore

University of Rhode Island

Climate change affects us all in different ways. Here are five tips to reach your audience most directly.

Apex predators and armchair research: Citizen science for shark conservation

Abby Wallace

George Washington University

Marine scientists are using information collected by everyday people to monitor sharks in the face of climate change.

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

Frank Sesno

Founder and Chief Executive, Planet Forward

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