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The Earth Commons—Georgetown University’s Institute for Environment & Sustainability—accelerates action on the most pressing issues of our earth through education, research, and action at Georgetown and beyond.
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All Upcoming EventsCustomizable Portions: A Cost-Conscious Approach to Plate WasteApr. 1
- 1:00 pm
- Capitol Campus 125 E St, NW Washington,View Convening Space, Room 920
Empowerment through Green Spaces: Parks, Community, and Environmental JusticeApr. 8
- 5:00 pm
- Leavey Program Room
- 3:00 pm
- Capitol Campus 111 Mass Ave. 7th floor room: 7414 & Zoom: 93082466514
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