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Green Team Summit Encompasses Three States

Sep 29, 2023

The Faith in Place annual Green Team Summit from October 8 to 11 will offer a hybrid experience exploring how we can create a more inclusive and intersectional environmental movement.

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Net Zero Buildings Help Create Sustainable Communities

Oct 29, 2021 ● By Carrie Jackson

The Emerald Awards, which Illinois Green Alliance launched in 2008 to provide recognition to organizations, people, buildings and technologies with outstanding green achievements, this year added a 2021 Path to Zero Trailblazers category. Honorees include architect Tom Bassett-Dilley and the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation.

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Sea Turtle Care Center Connects Children with Conservation Efforts

Jul 30, 2021 ● By Anna Marie Imbordino

Ocean conservation efforts have taken a global spotlight as scientists, conservationists and legislators around the world look for solutions that protect our oceans and wildlife.

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2021 Teen Conservation Leadership Conference

Jun 17, 2021

The three-day virtual conference will feature presentations on a variety of topics, including youth conservation opportunities, environmental justice and technology from both industry experts and teens around the world.

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Earth Week Mini Festival Welcomes Legendary Activist Dolores Huerta

Apr 15, 2021

One Earth Film Festival, in partnership with the city of Chicago, will host its annual Earth Week Mini Fest from April 19 through 25, featuring seven outstanding feature-length films

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10th Anniversary of One Earth Film Festival

Feb 26, 2021

The all-virtual March festival will feature more than 25 outstanding short and feature-length films that shine a light on the most important issues of our time. Audiences can learn about solutions and actions to address climate, environmental justice, conservation, waste and more from the comfort of home, including filmmaker and expert Q&As.

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Faith in Place to Host Virtual Green Team Summit

Jul 31, 2020

Nonprofit Faith in Place empowers Illinois people of all faiths to be leaders in caring for the Earth, and providing resources to educate, connect and advocate for healthier communities.

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