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Storyfest 2023

Climbing rocks and revenue in the not-so-flat Midwest
Cameryn Cass

Michigan State University

A person climbs a steep rock face with a line of rope stretching from the ground up to their harness.
It all starts with no-till
Kala Menchetti Hunter

Northwestern University

Crops grow out of soil that has been left undisturbed prior to the planting process.
The science of science communication
Katie Perkins

Planet Forward Correspondent | Texas Tech University

A person walks at a demonstration with a cardboard sign attached to their backpack, reading
Sustainable agriculture provides a unique solution to food insecurity for D.C. residents
Alyssa Landolfi

George Washington University

A man stands next to a raise garden bed, gesturing as he speaks. Other raised garden beds can be seen in the background.
In Colorado, the soil beneath solar panels is ripe for growing crops
Gabe Allen & Tyler Hickman

University of Colorado Boulder

Hay frows under rows of solar panels, each casting parallel rows of shadow on the ground.
Perennial grains are the future of sustainable agriculture
Cassidy Hough

Michigan State University

Illustration showing annual grains and perennial grains growing from 12 to 24 months, with longer roots for perennial grains.
Will Durand-Eastman Beach disappear?
Landon Debes

SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry

With Corn Belt inching north, farm diversification gains momentum
Adam Goldstein

University of Missouri

A man and a woman stand at the doorway of a wooden farmhouse. Lush green trees frame both sides of the house.

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Finding water on top of the world: Water issues of New Mexico
Eva Kotobuki Sideris

Planet Forward Sr. Correspondent | California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt

A blue pickup truck is parked on a dirt road in front of a field with rows of green crops extending towards the horizon line. Large mountains are in the distance.
Can wind decarbonize Great Lakes shipping? Cargo vessels “veer” into alternative power
Audrey Richardson

Michigan State University

Piscataway Park: Reconnecting with nature for sustainability
Jing-ning Hsu

George Washington University

A large brown bull stands in a field with winter trees in the background.
Essay | Interstate 81 and the Inner Loop: Viaducts for environmental racism
Jenna Magioncalda

SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry

A portion of Rochester's Inner Loop taken from a driver's view. An upcoming bridge displays two different exit signs. No cars are on the expressway, except one in front of the camera.
Michigan carbon offsets: Success or scam?
Cameryn Cass

Michigan State University

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Hannah Krantz

Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University

Essay | Musings on decomposition, and returning to the Earth
Avery Dell

George Washington University

A handful of decaying apples are grouped together on the ground.
The role of ecotourism: Where business meets sustainability
Joshua Rosenstein

Planet Forward Correspondent | Middlebury College

Two people wearing orange helmets are suspended on parallel zip lines over a dense green canopy.

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