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Chasing Time Screening and Director Q&A
Mentorship has the power to transform the paths we take and expand our knowledge and ability to make change. Chasing Time follows photographer James Balog and his crew as they bring the Extreme Ice Survey project to a close: an unprecedented 15-year photographic record of the melting glaciers as visual evidence of climate change. A tribute to the power of images and the importance of mentorship, the team examines the legacy their efforts have made on the world.
Read MoreProtected: Networking When You’re Not “Built” for Networking
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Read MoreRed Flags for Environmental Jobs
Deciding to leave a job can be challenging, but doing so is part of healthy professional development. Green 2.0 asked environmental leaders in the sector about common red flags in a job and how you know it’s time to move on. We hope their insights can inspire confidence in yourself and help you prioritize your…
Read MoreBuilding Intentional Career Pathways in the Environmental Sector
Building a career in the environmental sector requires intentional steps, such as seeking out opportunities for professional development, expanding skill sets, and networking with people in the field. When individuals map out their career pathways, it helps them find direction, grow into leadership, and build careers that are purposeful. This is especially impactful for communities of color and people from communities who are underrepresented in the sector.
Read MoreBuilding Power in the Environmental Movement: What I’ve Learned as a Mentor
Angelo Villagomez is a senior fellow at American Progress, where he focuses on Indigenous-led conservation. In his blog, he describes how mentoring creates new leaders and how mentors can learn and grow from mentoring relationships.
Read MoreInclusive Green New Year Motivation: Part 2
In part two of this two-part series, we asked environmental leaders what motivates them in 2026 to offer a source of inspiration and the reminder to have courage as we move forward together.
Read MoreInclusive Green New Year Wishes: Part 1
Reflecting on the challenges 2025 presented, finding motivation to sustain equity work and lead on inclusive practices is even more essential than ever. In part one of this two-part series, we asked environmental leaders for their 2026 new year wish to offer a source of inspiration and the reminder to center rest and joy in our work.
Read MoreGirl Plus Environment
Girl Plus Environment is changing the face and future of the environmental justice movement by making it more inclusive, representative, and actionable. Through community-led initiatives, innovative campaigns, and strategic partnerships, the organization is not only raising awareness, they are building power. GPE envision a future where those most impacted by environmental injustice are also those leading the charge toward solutions.
Read MoreBuilding a Resilient Environmental Movement through Best Practices
about the event: Strong employee experience practices increase employee satisfaction, strengthen outcomes for organizational goals, help prevent burnout, and sustain a motivated workforce that can address the environmental challenges facing our communities. Providing benefits and implementing practices rooted in equity and inclusion like liveable salaries, paid time off, inclusive hiring and paid parental leave demonstrate…
Read MoreElected Officials on Defending Our Environment and Communities
about the event: Defending our people and our planet requires leadership at every level of government to protect policies that enshrine clean water, air, and ultimately healthy communities for all. Without collaboration across the local, state, and federal levels that centers equal protection from environmental harms for everyone, marginalized communities will continue to shoulder the…
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