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The IOP hosts Chicago Treks in partnership with the Harris Center for Effective Government. Each trek offers 20 students the chance to dive into a political issue area through meeting with a broad range of public service practitioners. Participants will explore: What is Chicago’s relationship with climate change and climate activism? Lake Michigan is Chicago’s greatest environmental resource. What steps are being taken to protect it and the shores that surround it? Chicago is often cited as one of the worst cities for smog and air pollution. What are some solutions to reducing air pollution and improving the quality of life of those in the City? Environmental racism has been a growing problem in Chicago for decades. How can marginalized Chicagoans become protected from dumping sites, harmful emissions, and lead pipes? What are reasonable steps to be taken? Speakers include: Mark Mesle, Senior Outreach Coordinator at the National Parks Conservation Association, and Deborah Philbrick, Program Officer at the MacArthur Foundation. Additional speakers will be added.