At 14 years old, Tiara began her work in environmental justice at the Eco-Ambassador Program. Upon learning about food and sustainable land use, Tiara thought about the food desert in her own community of Calumet City, Illinois, where thriving businesses are constantly replaced with liquor stores. Pete’s, Aldi, and Food4Less are currently the only major fresh food marts on the far edges of Calumet City.
We are excited to announce that the theme for the 2023 festival is "Let's Get Loud!" This theme is inspired by the words of Dr. Katherine Hayhoe, a renowned climate scientist who has said that the most important thing we can do to fight climate change is to talk about it. We believe that by raising our voices and spreading awareness about the urgent need to address the climate crisis, we can discuss actions-based solutions, and create real and lasting change.
The One Earth Film Festival is thrilled to recognize the hard work of our 90 film reviewers who dedicated countless hours to reviewing a staggering number of films for the 2023 festival. These dedicated individuals produced over 1000 film valuations and their tireless efforts have helped us curate an exceptional lineup of films for this year’s festival season.
Here’s a legislative win that folks in Illinois and beyond can learn from, get excited about, and perhaps even replicate. On Nov. 8, 2022, Cook County Illinois voters sparked a major win for their Forest Preserves, approving an additional $40 million in annual funding for these vital public lands. This money will be used to manage and restore the 70,000 acres of prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers and streams; create local jobs; and improve the environment by providing clean air, water, and habitat for people and wildlife.