Free Climate Topics in Chicago
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Reasons to Switch to RA and Support the Farm Bill!
Donald Viecelli, Climate Reality Project Leader, Climate Reality Project - IL Chicago Metro Chapter
Regenerative Agriculture (RA) is a wholistic approach to restoring healthy soil as nature intended. RA principles and practices are required to stop the loss of our topsoil and restore nature's balance between greenhouse gas emissions and CO2 draw down from our atmosphere. MORE >
RA not only restores this balance, but can also reverse climate change and global warming through carbon sequestration much faster than any other means available. This presentation will show you why it is essential to keep global average temperature from surpassing 1.5 degrees Celsius to prevent irreversible climate change events. Much of this can be accomplished by implementing climate-smart policies into the 2023 Farm Bill.Covered Topics:
Climate Change Is Undeniable
The Carbon Cycle
Loss Of Topsoil
A Paradigm Shift
Benefits Of RA
Pace Of Change
Tilling Practices
Farmer Barriers To RA
The 2023 Farm Bill -
History and current importance of drainage for a healthy and sustainable Chicago Region
Richard Lanyon, Consultant, Retired Executive Director, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Richard will discuss how the flow in the Calumet and Chicago Rivers was reversed, why this is still important today to protect public health, and how current water infrastructure reduces flood damages, provides recreation, recovers resources and protects Lake Michigan as a clean and safe source of water. Richard’s topics can be tailored to your local interests. MORE >
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What You Eat and How It Affects the Climate Crisis
Cynthia Linton, Chair, Climate Reality Project: Chicago Metro Chapter
Diet and food waste are two major drivers of greenhouse gases that cause the planet to warm. Learn the facts about food impacts and have a lively discussion about how you would be willing to change your diet to fight climate changes.
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Reasons For Farmers To Switch To Regenerative Agriculture
Donald Viecelli, Climate Reality Project Leader, Climate Reality Project - IL Chicago Metro Chapter
Covered Topics:
Climate Change Is Undeniable
Carbon Cycle
Loss Of Topsoil
Benefits Of RA
Studies on Profits, Soil Erosion and Tillage
Pace Of Change Is Increasing
Farmer Barriers To RA