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Astry Rodriguez

Planet Forward Correspondent | Northwestern University

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I am a student journalist at Northwestern University, from Chicago, passionate about telling stories that inspire and connect people. I am interested in covering environmental issues that disproportionately impact under-resourced communities in Chicago. 

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Accessibility prioritized in transit through Chicago Mobility Collaborative 
Astry Rodriguez

Planet Forward Correspondent | Northwestern University

Saving Chicago’s shrinking beaches with coastal vegetation and dunes
Astry Rodriguez

Planet Forward Correspondent | Northwestern University

Feeding the Future | Plant breeding, biodiversity are agricultural defenses against climate change
Astry Rodriguez

Planet Forward Correspondent | Northwestern University

Fighting rampant bird collisions with rescues and simple window modifications in Chicago
Astry Rodriguez

Planet Forward Correspondent | Northwestern University

Backyards, urban farms, and community gardens across Chicago grow local produce to combat food insecurity
Astry Rodriguez

Planet Forward Correspondent | Northwestern University

A woman stands in a garden wearing a winter coat and holding an orange pumpkin.
Cleanup Club Chicago tackles pollution after COVID pandemic increases single-use plastics litter
Astry Rodriguez

Planet Forward Correspondent | Northwestern University

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