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	<description>You Care.  Do Something.  We'll Help.</description>
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		<title>Quick&#8211;Last Minute Volunteer Opportunities!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Our sincere apologies for these technical difficulties, our google calendar has been down for weeks&#8211; but have no fear, we want to help you get involved in any way possible.  Please find this week&#8217;s volunteer event and opportunities below.

Tonight&#8212;-Tuesday, February 23, 2010

River Day Site Captain Meeting
Put your leadership skills to work and manage [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2010/02/23/quick-last-minute-volunteer-opportunities/</link>
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		<title>C3 Spring 2010 Leadership Training is Fast Approaching</title>
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You Care.  Do Something. We&#8217;ll Help.
The Chicago Conservation Corps is heading into it&#8217;s ninth Environmental Leadership Training Session.  Since 2006, C3 has trained over 250 Chicago residents on conservation issues.  Upon completion of this 20 hour training, Chicagoan like you and me, continue on to implement [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2010/02/19/c3-spring-2010-leadership-training-is-fast-approaching/</link>
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		<title>Energy Efficiency Rebates, Tax Credits and more now available to Illinois Residents</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Your Resource Guide to Energy Savings 
The American Recovery and Investment Act issued federal funding for energy efficiency upgrades and appliance rebates this week. Specifically, Illinois will recieve $12 million to provide residents with incentives and purchasing power for energy efficient products and appliances.  Starting January 31, 2010  citizens will be able to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2010/01/26/energy-efficiency-rebates-tax-credits-and-more-now-available-to-illinois-residents/</link>
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		<title>A FOREST FOR EARTH DAY</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A Forest For Earth Day
You can help protect one of the worlds most beautiful and diverse rainforest habitats when you participate and recycle with public schools in Chicago just in time for the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day.  Recycle Tech Solutions (RTS), a local cell phone &#38; electronics recycler, is working with individual Chicago [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2010/01/16/a-forest-for-earth-day/</link>
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		<title>Happy New Year from the Chicago Conservation Corps!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As 2010 commences, C3 looks forward to yet another year of creative conservation projects made possible by grassroots environmental leaders, teachers, and student clubs. 
Featured in this edition
-City of Chicago Holiday Tree Recycling Program
-Year to Date Impacts of our Hardworking C3 Volunteers
-Save the Date: Upcoming Leader Orientations and Trainings 
City of Chicago Holiday Tree Recycling [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2009/12/30/happy-new-year-from-the-chicago-conservation-corps/</link>
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		<title>October Is Fair Trade Month In Chicago</title>
		<description><![CDATA[October is Fair Trade Month 

Fair trade is a growing movement across the globe – and it’s growing here in Chicago too. Buying food you’d purchase regularly, but choosing those that are fair trade certified ensures healthier labor conditions, increased worker wages and improved environmental standards in developing countries around the globe. Here are five [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2009/10/13/chicago-fair-trade-month/</link>
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		<title>Support the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last week the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act was released in the U.S. Senate.

This week, Green for all hosted a National Briefing Call and prepared a summary to help supporters and allies understand the bill and its significance.

Now with the Environment and Public Works Committee preparing to edit the bill, it is up [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2009/10/13/support-the-clean-energy-jobs-and-american-power-act/</link>
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		<title>International Day of Climate Action</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From December 7th to December 18th, world leaders will gather in Copenhagen for the U.N. Climate Change Conference and will work to negotiate a treaty to reign in global warming. Climate change organizations 1 Sky and 350.Org are finding ways for individuals to make a difference by hosting an International Day of Climate Action. 
On [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2009/10/13/international-day-of-climate-action/</link>
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		<title>Free E-Book to Check Out</title>
		<description><![CDATA[At the end of David O&#8217;Donnell&#8217;s presentation on the Chicago Climate Action Plan, he gave a big plug to a guy named Doug Mckenzie-Mohr on his Community Based Social Marketing, and his success bringing impact to sustainable projects. He wrote a book called Fostering Sustainable Behavior, and it is free to download the pdf at [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2009/10/10/free-e-book-to-check-out/</link>
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		<title>C3 Events and Opportunities: September 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You Care. Do Something. We’ll Help. 
The following is a list of events coordinated by our C3 Leaders, as well as volunteer opportunities facilitated by our C3 Partners. For a full listing of events, visit the C3 Calendar.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities 
- September 10, 12, 14: C3 Environmental Leadership Training Orientation Sessions
- September 12: Chicago [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/blog/2009/09/03/c3-events-and-opportunities-september-2009/</link>
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