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Chicago researchers seek sustainable water treatment solutions

Chicago nonprofit teams up with Northwestern University researchers to create a phosphate removal filtering process, improving water quality. Keep reading

Chicago researchers seek sustainable water treatment solutions

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Essay | People and nature must always coexist, and you can help make that happen

This college student found that escaping to nature was a respite, and made her realize how vital nature is to our communities. Keep reading

Essay | People and nature must always coexist, and you can help make that happen

Photos by Cameron Glymph.

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Food policy leaders discuss careers, systems, and impact at the George Washington University

On April 7, 2026 leaders in the food policy space discussed the importance of strong food regulations with students at the George Washington University. Keep reading

Food policy leaders discuss careers, systems, and impact at the George Washington University

Food policy leaders discuss careers, systems, and impact at the George Washington University

The D.C. Clean Energy Transition: Structural Inequality and Energy Justice

As Washington, D.C. accelerates its shift toward renewable energy, this story explores the unequal realities beneath its climate ambitions. By examining policy, affordability, and access, it reveals how the city’s clean energy transition can both challenge and reproduce longstanding inequalities. Keep reading

The D.C. Clean Energy Transition: Structural Inequality and Energy Justice

Essay | Consumer concerns in a complex world: The space between caring and choosing

In this essay, SUYN-ESF student Claire Cygan reflects on the myriad of ethical, economic, and environmental factors that inform her life as a vegetarian. Keep reading

Essay | Consumer concerns in a complex world: The space between caring and choosing

Essay | Consumer concerns in a complex world: The space between caring and choosing

A livelihood on the line: Artisanal fishing in Guanabara Bay

Artisanal fishers near Rio de Janeiro in Brazil face uncertain economic and environmental headwinds. Leaders in the community say education programs and bridging generational divides are key solutions. Keep reading

A livelihood on the line: Artisanal fishing in Guanabara Bay

A livelihood on the line: Artisanal fishing in Guanabara Bay

From waste to data: How a Spanish region is rethinking food loss

A food safety foundation is connecting organizations across Spain's Basque region in a project to reduce food waste. Keep reading

From waste to data: How a Spanish region is rethinking food loss

From waste to data: How a Spanish region is rethinking food loss