EMA Green Streaming Guide for the Holidays
As the snow starts to dust the streets and the scent of pine fills the air, December arrives with its magic, inviting us to cozy up and indulge in the warmth of holiday films. But this year, let's not only revel in the seasonal cheer; let's take a step further. As we prepare to stream our favorite movies, why not celebrate the spirit of sustainability and environmental consciousness? This December, join EMA in discovering a curated selection of films that entertain and carry the powerful message of environmental stewardship and sustainable production.
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EMA’s November Sustainable Fashion Roundup: Deadly Protests, Fast Fashion Bans, and Stella McCartney's Climate Leadership
This November showed signs of a shifting fast fashion landscape, with garment workers challenging industry norms and clothing resale platforms. In the meantime, fashion founders Stella McCartney and Kim Kardashian made headlines for their statements on climate. Read on to learn more about the top sustainable fashion stories this month.
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Combatting Climate Doomism: EMA's Conversation with Alaina Wood
Who wants to get involved with something destined for failure? Though our environmental issues are legion and progress is slow, we must maintain hope. Thankfully, many educators, advocates, and activists remind people that good things are happening. We spoke with Alaina Wood to learn how a modern climate influencer keeps her audience's morale high.
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EMA's October Sustainable Fashion Roundup: Films, Fashion Week, and Rock n' Roll
From the runway to the big screen, October saw sustainable fashion reaching new audiences as we concluded another season of fashion weeks worldwide. Read on to learn about how Leonardo DiCaprio, Stella McCartney, and other industry leaders are pushing sustainability forward.
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Teaching Environmental Scientists How to Make it in the Media: EMA's Interview with Carole Love and Dave Brenner
It seems counterintuitive that the brightest minds in science have difficulty communicating. Exploring the depths of the ocean? No problem. Processing decades of data to make critical climate models? Sounds fun. Explaining it all to the public? No thanks.
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Writing a Sustainable Future for the Fashion Industry: EMA's Interview with Katy Ho
Katy Ho (she/her) is a Chinese Canadian writer, activist, and daughter of refugees who explores the intersections of gender, climate, and pop culture through her work. When she’s not writing about feminism and climate justice, you can find her hosting book club meetings, visiting her local thrift store, and coaching the next generation of climate leaders. Enjoy our interview!
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EMA's November Green Streaming Guide: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
As an expression of acknowledgment, we have compiled a unique streaming guide that not only entertains but also educates to honor and celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Bringing to light films, series, and documentaries that amplify Native American storytellers' voices, we invite you to explore diverse narratives, compelling histories, and vibrant traditions.
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The Intersection Between Fashion, Climate Change, and Human Rights: EMA's Interview with Activist Aishwarya Sharma
Fast fashion is a human rights crisis, with many large brands relying on underpaid and protected labor and operating in countries without solid pollution laws. Thankfully, there are people like sustainable fashion advocate Aishwarya Sharma who use their tremendous platforms to raise awareness around solutions.
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EMA Green Streaming Guide: Eco-Horror for October
It's officially spooky season, which, to many, means horror movies. While horror is a great escape from the frightening realities of our modern world, it's also the perfect medium for environmental messaging. Don't believe us? Well, there's a whole subgenre of eco-horror to change your mind.
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EMA Green Seal for Students Spotlight: Jenna May Bourque
The Green Film School Alliance continues to grow. Last year, over 20 projects earned the EMA Green Seal for Students. Like our EMA Green Seal for Productions, student films that achieve a minimum of sustainable production goals as identified in the GFSA's Production Environmental Actions Checklist (PEACHy) receive a Green Seal.
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Learn Critical Nature Skills with Earthed! EMA's Conversation with Co-Founder Christabel Reed
At EMA, we champion actionable solutions. Words mean little unless we follow them with consistent action. On the other hand, we relate with individuals who feel overwhelmed by our many environmental issues. Thankfully, taking individual action as part of the collective impact can help ease climate anxiety.
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"Krill Fisheries: A Solvable Climate Catastrophe" EMA's Interview with Board Members Ashlan & Philippe Cousteau
Ashlan and Philippe Cousteau are EMA's go-to Board Members regarding the health of our oceans. For years, the Cousteau's have brought a message of hope and action regarding the sea to our annual events.
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What is Community Solar?
At EMA, we believe sustainability should be accessible and equitable for everyone! That's why we try and shine a light on innovations and solutions that include everyone. One of those solutions is community solar.
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Yasuni Referendum: EMA Supports Historic Victory for Biodiversity and the Amazon in Ecuador
EMA, and many of you, stepped up to say 'Yes to Yasuni', the most biologically diverse place on Earth!
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Green Career Spotlight: Sean Ansett, Senior Director of Sustainability at John Paul Mitchell Systems
At EMA, we surround ourselves with people, businesses, and organizations that share our desire to do better and leave behind a sustainable, healthy, and equitable world. For companies, such a commitment starts at the top and attracts like-minded employees. Whether you're the CEO, accountant, or office manager, you can do your part to encourage sustainability in the workplace. Still, having a point person and team that oversees sustainability goals is critical.
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EMA Green Seal for Students Spotlight: Abraham Abotel
The Green Film School Alliance continues to grow. Last year, over 20 projects earned the EMA Green Seal for Students. Like our EMA Green Seal for Productions, student films that achieve a minimum of sustainable production goals as identified in the GFSA's Production Environmental Actions Checklist (PEACHy) receive a Green Seal.
2023 continues to see students interested in mitigating the environmental impact of their films, a vital skill to develop before entering the industry. Today, we showcase CSULB student Abraham Abotel, who recently received our Green Seal for his student film, "Good Boy".
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EMA Green Streaming Guide: 5 Animated Environmentally Educational Movies to Stream this September
September, to me, has always represented back-to-school time! As the fall season arrives, it's a perfect time to cozy up and enjoy some thought-provoking entertainment that raises awareness about our environment.
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EMA Green Seal for Students Spotlight: Shannon S. Simpson
The Green Film School Alliance continues to grow. Last year, over 20 projects earned the EMA Green Seal for Students. Like our EMA Green Seal for Productions, student films that achieve a minimum of sustainable production goals as identified in the GFSA's Production Environmental Actions Checklist (PEACHy) receive a Green Seal.
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5 Tips to Help Save Native Honeybees
World Honeybee Day is celebrated every third Saturday in August. This holiday celebrates the importance of bees and their beauty. Bees play a crucial role in our world, and this holiday celebrates their importance.
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EMA Green Streaming Guide: 5 Nature Docuseries to Stream this August
During the summer months, we find ourselves immersed in nature's glory, and as August draws to a close, let us take advantage of National Park Month; let us watch nature documentaries that will leave us breathless, inspired, and forever grateful for our world's unyielding beauty.
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