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Harrison Ford Honored for Environmental Leadership at Field Museum

10/31/2025

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Harrison Ford received the inaugural E.O. Wilson Legacy Award for Transformative Conservation Leadership at the Field Museum in Chicago.
The award recognizes his lifelong commitment to environmental activism and biodiversity.
Ford shared personal stories about his connection to nature, including a childhood encounter with a red fox.
He criticized climate denialism and urged society to embrace science and sustainable practices.
He expressed hope that younger generations will lead environmental change.

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Harrison Ford received the inaugural E.O. Wilson Legacy Award for Transformative Conservation Leadership at the Field Museum in Chicago.
The award recognizes his lifelong commitment to environmental activism and biodiversity.
Ford shared personal stories about his connection to nature, including a childhood encounter with a red fox.
He criticized climate denialism and urged society to embrace science and sustainable practices.
He expressed hope that younger generations will lead environmental change.