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Sustainability in Action: PBS “50 States of Sustainability” Film Screening and Solutions Panel

Palmer Commons
Forum Hall, 4th Floor
100 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI
| Tuesday September 29, 2026 | 5:30 pm
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Join the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, College of Engineering, Office of Campus Sustainability and “50 States of Sustainability” for an evening exploring innovative, locally grounded approaches to sustainability.

The program will feature a screening of Episode #101 of “50 States of Sustainability,” a PBS series highlighting people and communities across the country who are developing practical solutions to environmental challenges. Episode #101 brings together three compelling stories: a solar farm that produces renewable energy and food through agrivoltaics; the founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute reflecting on the critical role of energy efficiency; and an 11-year-old beekeeper making the case for protecting bees and pollinators.

Following the screening, a diverse panel of U-M faculty, sustainability practitioners, local leaders and representatives from “50 States of Sustainability” will explore the connections among clean energy, agriculture, land use, energy efficiency and biodiversity.

 

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