Mwangala Maunga's solar powered water purifier aims to bring clean water to people across Zambia and to inspire other girls to pursue careers in science. Keep reading
Mandela Washington Fellow | Planet Forward Alumnus
(Images courtesy of Mwangala Maunga)
Special microbial mat systems in Alpena, Michigan, are helping scientists search for extraterrestrial life. They could also lead to advances in other scientific fields, such as evolutionary biology and medicine. Keep reading
Michigan State University, Knight Center for Environmental Journalism
What would a wholly green society look like? How would it function? In this article, I present Kraken Island, a better model for our future. Keep reading
Virginia Commonwealth University
Grace Marie Finnell-Gudwien writes for Medill News Service on the potential of board games and art to capture and educate young learners. Keep reading
In this podcast, several community members of the Chesapeake Bay area discuss climate change and their relationships to water in the region. Keep reading
California was recently flooded with extreme amounts of rainfall, which highlighted the state's struggle to adequately capture and manage the water. Keep reading
This short documentary explores fishing of the Potomac River in Washington D.C., where regulations allow fishers to consume portion of their catches, despite warnings from local river-keepers. Keep reading
Kaila Nichols reports for Medill News Service on the gas stove controversy and the environmental impacts of the common kitchen appliance. Keep reading
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