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Changes by the sea: What we can learn from estuaries

Estuaries are unique ecosystems that connect us all. Researchers at an estuary in New Jersey explain the significance of these fragile spaces. Keep reading

Shaniya Utamidata

Planet Forward Correspondent | Rutgers University

The pit we call paradise

On the Smith College campus, professors and facilities teams are working together on a plan to rewild an artificial pond. Keep reading

Heidi Liu & Annika Galvin

Smith College

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Broome County’s fight against fracking

This video takes viewers through the journey of Adam Flint and other activists pursuing a fracking-free New York. Keep reading

Mariel Flint & Margaret Ryan

SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry

Broome County’s fight against fracking

Faced with textile waste

Textile waste is a huge issue, with 85% of textiles tossed ending up in landfills each year. But there are many ways to sustainably recycle. Keep reading

Natalie Keiling

SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry

Faced with textile waste

Caught between oceans and markets: Illegal hammerhead shark fishing in Costa Rica

Within Costa Rica, the fight to protect hammerhead sharks is faced with the realities of illegal fishing and government inaction. Keep reading

Lilly Molina

Elon University

Caught between oceans and markets: Illegal hammerhead shark fishing in Costa Rica

Life after Carbon Neutrality: Is climate literacy the next step in sustainability for Loyola University Chicago?

In January 2024, Loyola University Chicago was declared one of 15 carbon neutral campuses across the United States. What's next for their sustainability initiatives? Keep reading

Sabrina Cunningham

Loyola University Chicago

Life after Carbon Neutrality: Is climate literacy the next step in sustainability for Loyola University Chicago?

‘Different Hopes for Our Wells’

During the week of a pivotal election, residents of Hopewell, New Jersey are split on the issue of privatizing their water system. Keep reading

Zarina Morgan

Drexel University

‘Different Hopes for Our Wells’

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Changes by the sea: What we can learn from estuaries

Shaniya Utamidata

The pit we call paradise

Heidi Liu & Annika Galvin

The pit we call paradise

Broome County’s fight against fracking

Mariel Flint & Margaret Ryan

Broome County’s fight against fracking

Faced with textile waste

Natalie Keiling

Faced with textile waste

Caught between oceans and markets: Illegal hammerhead shark fishing in Costa Rica

Lilly Molina

Caught between oceans and markets: Illegal hammerhead shark fishing in Costa Rica

Life after Carbon Neutrality: Is climate literacy the next step in sustainability for Loyola University Chicago?

Sabrina Cunningham

Life after Carbon Neutrality: Is climate literacy the next step in sustainability for Loyola University Chicago?

‘Different Hopes for Our Wells’

Zarina Morgan

‘Different Hopes for Our Wells’

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Heidi Liu & Annika Galvin

Mariel Flint & Margaret Ryan