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Reimagining and democratizing small wind - Planet Forward

May 23, 2023 | planetforward.org | Katie Perkins

In West Texas, the wind blows. For a company focusing on wind power, it is no surprise that Flower Turbines chose Lubbock, Texas, as its home in the United States. Lubbock regularly ranks in the top 10 windiest cities in the United States according to data reported by NOAA. When this Danish start-up blew into town, their mission was simple: democratize clean energy and give people more control over the source of their electricity.
Essay | Learning about trust for every being's benefit

Feb 15, 2023 | planetforward.org | Maria Zaharatos |Alyssa Landolfi |Carter Weinhofer |Katie Perkins

My parents grew up in a place that didn’t want them or anyone that looked like them. They were raised by parents who contended with that hypervisibility daily. Everyone looked for opportunity, finding some while also finding lots of hurt. My grandparents grew up with little money – farming, fleeing from political conflict, crossing oceans, hoping for safety.
What will our future sound like? How marine ecologists are confronting ocean sound pollution

Feb 13, 2023 | planetforward.org | Jonathan Kopeliovich |Katie Perkins |Evan Barnard |Carter Weinhofer

What might an untrained ear miss when it submerges itself beneath the ocean waves? There is usually the pan-frying sound of snapping shrimp. Other species are communicating with each other underwater as well, though we humans are only just beginning to detect them and unravel their meaning. Humpback whales communicate with potential mates with low-frequency songs that can be heard from thousands of miles away, marine biologists say.
In defense of native plants

Feb 9, 2023 | planetforward.org | Sachi Kitajima Mulkey |Scarlett Metts |Evan Barnard |Katie Perkins

InCalifornia, native plants are back in vogue. On its website, the California Native Plant Society lists over 200 native plant nurseries in the state. The Los Angeles Times maintains social media accounts just for stories about native plants.
Planet,People,& Prosperity | Planet Forward

Feb 9, 2023 | planetforward.org | Samyudha Rajesh |Chris Zatarain |Katie Perkins |Hannah Krantz

In my podcast, I explore the benefits of multifaceted and cross-sectoral approaches that bridge sustainability and environmental policy. I argue that environmental sustainability should not be an after-thought to economic or social development, but instead a foundational intention in the mission of global development. I explore ways that we can achieve the trifecta of environmental sustainability, economic prosperity, and support for local communities through creative and collaborative pursuits.
It all starts with no-till

Feb 8, 2023 | planetforward.org | Kala Hunter |Alyssa Landolfi |Eric Forbes |Katie Perkins

Organic, non-GMO, and cover crops dominate the narrative of crop standards that benefit consumers, the planet and soil health. But a growing sustainability and soil health practice missing from the conversation is “no-till” agriculture.
Sustainable agriculture provides a unique solution to food insecurity for D.C. residents

Feb 8, 2023 | planetforward.org | Alyssa Landolfi |Jing-ning Hsu |Hannah Krantz |Katie Perkins

Think about the most recent trip you took to your local grocery store. How long did it take you to get there? Did you take multiple forms of public transportation? How accessible was your trip? For the many people living in the district's Wards 7 or 8, it can take them a long time with multiple forms of transportation to get to their nearest grocery store.
The science of science communication

Feb 8, 2023 | planetforward.org | Katie Perkins |Evan Barnard |Chris Zatarain |Halley Hughes

What is the science behind science communication? How does social media spread misinformation surrounding science? Do journalists unknowingly pollute science communication? Are you inspiring awe in your science communication efforts?
Finding water on top of the world: Water issues of New Mexico

Feb 7, 2023 | planetforward.org | Eva Kotobuki Sideris |Jenna Magioncalda |Hannah Krantz |Katie Perkins

Located near the base of an extinct volcano in Northern New Mexico, Daniel Carmona's Cerro Vista Farms defies the area's natural dryness and manages to grow bok choy, radishes, basil, collard greens, and more. The property neighbors Top of the World Farm, which has been at the center of controversy surrounding water rights in the area for years.
Camera trapping: Biodiversity insights in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula

Jan 31, 2023 | planetforward.org | Evan Barnard |Carter Weinhofer |Halley Hughes |Katie Perkins

Across the Osa Peninsula, in the Southwestern corner of Costa Rica, Osa Conservation works to protect and conserve nature while allowing for human-wildlife coexistence. The science-driven nonprofit organization studies and monitors wildlife conservation progress by remotely capturing wildlife – on camera.