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Date
October 8, 2009
- Time 7 p.m.
- Location Washington, D.C.
- Price All Tickets: $10
Inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888
Photograph courtesy Canal Youth Concilio
Planting trees in Colorado—another “Green Effect” winner.
Photograph courtesy Tristan FrolichJoin us for this special event, presented by National Geographic Live, offering an inspiring and insightful look at changes being made in communities across the country that are helping to move us along the path to a sustainable future. Inspired by the recent “Green Effect” contest hosted by SunChips and National Geographic, and held during the week of the Solar Decathlon on the mall in Washington, DC, the event will be moderated by National Geographic journalist Boyd Matson and will feature an illustrated talk by National Geographic executive editor, Tim Appenzeller, followed by a panel discussion with environmental and business leaders such as Jayni Chase, Founder, Center for Environmental Education, Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO, Green For All, Dave Haft, Group VP, Sustainability and Productivity, Frito-Lay, Inc., and Jessy Tolkan, Executive Director, Energy Action Coalition. The event will conclude with a screening of videos of the “Green Effect” contest winners.
1600 M Street, NW
Washington, D.C., US
20036
Telephone: +1 202 857 7700
Lat/Lon: 38.905653999999998, -77.036534000000003
Paul Nicklen’s photography of icy landscapes, polar bears, walrus, leopard seals, penguins, and more, illustrates both his passion for the environment and a deep commitment to conservation.
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