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By Katrina Phillips Our evening began with a short local spotlight story from Sam Ullery, the Schoolyard Garden Specialist for DC’s education office.  I had no idea the DC school system had such a position, and it was great to see Sam’s passion to provide students in the area access to local, nutritious food. Elisabeth Guilbaud-Cox from the UN Environment Program Regional Office for North America also joined the screening.  She applauded the audience for attending because as

The following is a guest post by EcoWoman Cathy Collentine We have all likely heard about carbon footprints and maybe even calculated our own, but what about all those other “footprints” that our everyday lives leave-could we live with no impact? That is the goal of self proclaimed “No Impact Man,” Colin Bevan, a New Yorker in Manhattan who embarks with his wife, 2 year old daughter and their dog on a year long journey towards living off the grid-no electricity, no refrigerat