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Ryan Bieber

Planet Forward Correspondent | Ithaca College

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Planet Forward Correspondent:

Whether it be through a pen or a camera, I focus on crafting in-depth, original stories, driven by passion and fueled by the people. I am a journalism major at Ithaca College with minors in environmental studies and Spanish, currently working as a correspondent for Planet Forward and freelancing for the Ithaca Times. 

My passion lies in protecting the environment and ensuring a sustainable future. I became a journalist to make a difference, to educate and inspire. From covering how students photographed Australian wildfires to writing about the impacts of local colonization, I hope to use my platform to elevate lesser-heard voices and look at the root causes behind these issues. 

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Astonishing Alaska | A whale of a tale: Citizen science aids whale identification
Ryan Bieber

Planet Forward Correspondent | Ithaca College

Astonishing Alaska | A whale of a tale: Citizen science aids whale identification
A tale of two mountains: Battling climate change and wildfires at home and abroad
Ryan Bieber

Planet Forward Correspondent | Ithaca College

A side by side of two forested mountains.
Navigating climate change through song: A Q&A with Pinegrove’s Evan Stephens Hall
Ryan Bieber

Planet Forward Correspondent | Ithaca College

A man with dark blonde hair in a pale green polo and green pants plays guitar while in a canoe in a narrow body of water surrounded by lush green trees and a cloudy blue sky.
Untangling the web of plastic bag bans
Ryan Bieber

Planet Forward Correspondent | Ithaca College

White plastic bag floating in a body of water.
The quest for activism in journalism and environmentalism
Ryan Bieber

Planet Forward Correspondent | Ithaca College

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