‘Women of Carbon’ and more at the Colorado Environmental Film Festival

Dr. Mija Hubler and Shawna Crocker pose at the Step and Repeat at the Colorado Film Festival held at the Green Center at the Colorado School of Mines, Friday, February 20th, 2026. (KGNU/DeRae Logan)

‘Women of Carbon’ and more at the Colorado Environmental Film Festival KGNU News

By DeRae Logan

The opening night of the Colorado Environmental Film Festival marked a special moment as the festival celebrated its 20th anniversary, bringing together filmmakers, community leaders, and innovators committed to environmental storytelling. KGNU’s DeRae Logan spoke with Dr. Mija Hubler, a professor at CU Boulder who is featured in the opening film Women of Carbon, which highlights women leading the way in reducing carbon emissions through innovation in materials and design.

DeRae also spoke up with Shawna Crockett, co-founder of the Colorado Environmental Film Festival, to discuss the heart behind the festival and what it means to reach this 20-year milestone. From cutting-edge climate solutions to the power of community-driven storytelling, the night was a reminder of how impactful these conversations can be when the community makes space for them.

Dr. Mjia Hubler talks about her role in the film, “Women of Carbon” (2025) in the theater at the Green Center at the Colorado School of Mines, Feb. 20, 2026. (KGNU/DeRae Logan)

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