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To champion the selfless acts of others
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Change at the Top of the World (Environment)
Marked by towering glaciers and vast expanses of tundra and open sea, the astonishing Arctic landscape exudes a feeling of immense power. But the region's ecosystem is actually one of the most fragile, and it is facing quick deterioration from man-made intrusions such as mining, oil drilling, and pollution - as well as global warming. Journey with Explore to meet the region's people and find out how these issues are affecting their time-honored way of life.
Chicago Film Festival (2008)
    New galleries coming soon.
 
Location: Arctic
Date: September, 2007
Grants Awarded: $250,000 to the City of Iqaluit & $50,000 to the Iqaluit Community Greenhouse Society
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