Michelle Cohan

United States

Senior Producer, Features at CNN International

Multiplatform features producer for @CNNi's 'Going Green' series, highlighting the world’s latest conservation efforts and climate-saving innovations.

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Saving one of the oldest living creatures on Earth

1 week ago | cnn.com | Michelle Cohan

Saving one of the oldest living creatures on Earth Sea turtles are facing threats like habitat loss, plastic pollution and fishing. In Maui, Hawaii, MOCMI — a dedicated rescue and rehabilitation team — is working tirelessly to protect these endangered animals.
The race to save the African penguin

2 weeks ago | cnn.com | Michelle Cohan

Ad Feedback Video Ad Feedback The race to save the African penguin Once numbering in the millions, the African penguin is essential for sustaining coastal ecosystems, but the species is now on the brink of extinction. In Cape Town, South Africa, we meet the scientists and volunteers working to save the unique water bird.
Monitoring killer whales with AI

1 month ago | cnn.com | Michelle Cohan

A research team in British Columbia, Canada, is using artificial intelligence to track orca populations and help shape strategies to protect their habitat. 03:57 - Source: CNN 15 videos
Robots are helping restore lost seagrass meadows

Dec 9, 2024 | yahoo.com | Michelle Cohan

“It should be more like pancake batter,” says Nastasia Winey, as she prepares a seed mix solution for Grasshopper - a seagrass-planting robot. Winey is a robotics engineer with ReefGen, a company that’s working to repopulate lost seagrass habitats around the globe. Found on seabeds from Alaska to Australia, seagrass meadows are one of the most widespread coastal habitats on Earth.
How a Dutch recycling company is tackling footwear waste

Dec 3, 2024 | msn.com | Michelle Cohan

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Creating new kicks from old soles: How a Dutch recycling company is tackling footwear waste | CNN

Dec 3, 2024 | cnn.com | Michelle Cohan

Footwear has a huge environmental footprint. FastFeetGrinded is aiming to change that 04:42 - Source: CNN CNN — For runners, footwear is one of the most important – and often most expensive – pieces of gear. Experts say the typical lifespan of a traditional running sneaker falls between 500 to 700 kilometers (310 to 435 miles), or about four to six months, depending on usage. With some shoes costing hundreds of dollars, it can certainly add up.
Using machine learning to find lost meadows

Dec 2, 2024 | cnn.com | Michelle Cohan

Using machine learning to find lost meadows USDA Forest Service ecologists are leveraging machine learning models to identify where meadows once existed in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, paving the way for targeted restoration efforts.
A living lab approach to forest restoration

Dec 2, 2024 | cnn.com | Michelle Cohan

A living lab approach to forest restoration In Washington’s Central Cascades, The Nature Conservancy is carrying out cutting-edge forest restoration work to reduce wildfire risk, improve watershed health and build climate resilience.
Robots dive into action to restore underwater meadows

Dec 2, 2024 | cnn.com | Michelle Cohan

Robots dive into action to restore underwater meadows Underwater tech startup ReefGen is creating robots to help accelerate seagrass planting efforts around the world.
Restoring our planet’s threatened habitats

Nov 26, 2024 | cnn.com | Michelle Cohan

Restoring our planet's threatened habitats Meet the innovators, scientist and engineers reviving degraded ecosystems and reversing biodiversity loss around the world. 23:15 - Source: CNN Going Green 22 videos Restoring our planet's threatened habitats 23:15 Now playing - Source: CNN Meet the sustainable fashion pioneer channeling circularity 04:05 Now playing - Source: CNN Footwear has a huge environmental footprint.