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Panel Discussion for The Story of Plastic
On October 15, we hosted a virtual panel discussion with local officials and students reflecting on ideas and solutions generated by the documentary film The Story of Plastic. We were joined by Newton County High School student Ameina Covington, Covington City Council Member Susie Keck, Emory University students Candace Allison and Rachel Musetti, and Newton County Commissioner Nancy Schulz. Sustainable Newton Board Member Sara Vinson was the moderator. |
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24 Hours of Reality: Countdown to the Future
Starting at 4 pm ET on Saturday, October 10, Climate Reality Leaders around the world united for a 24-hour global conversation about the unprecedented challenges of Climate Change. Sustainable Newton was represented by board members Maurice Carter, Dr. Melissa Hage, and Theodosia Wade who presented data on both the impacts of and solutions to our climate crisis. Watch as they answer three key questions: Must we change? Can we change? Will we change? |
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What Fuels You? A Conversation with Filmmaker Erika Gilsdorf
On Friday, October 9, Sustainable Newton hosted a virtual chat with Minnesota-based filmmaker Erika Gilsdorf to learn more about her environmental film series "What Fuels You USA?" During our half-hour conversation, Erika told us all about her upcoming journey across America in a plug-in electric hybrid vehicle towing her "tiny house" trailer. And, she promised to come see us in Newton County next spring. |
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Panel Discussion for the Film 2040
From September 12-19, 2020, Sustainable Newton sponsored a virtual screening of the environmental documentary film 2040. In conjunction with the film showing, we also hosted a panel discussion with local high school and college students, along with an expert from the solar industry in Georgia. The movie is described as "an aspirational journey to discover what the future could look like if we simply embraced the best that exists today." Find more information about the film and the panel discussion on our website. |
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