Free Climate Topics in Chicago

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  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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  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

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  Climate Crisis Urgency and Remedies

  Tom Coleman, Sustainability Analyst, Climate Reality Chicago Metro Chapter

  Learn from Tom about the scientific consensus on climate change, as well as fossil fuel pollution, climate warming problems, and other challenges. Tom will also discuss the pillars of needed change and market approaches and business solutions for change. Also covered is: MORE >

  • The role of business in the convergence of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) forces.
  • The value proposition for change

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  How I Became a Climate Advocate.

  Mark Ailes, Climate Advocate, Citizens Climate Education

  My climate story. A brief tour of how as an active bicyclist I became an advocate for national action on climate change. In particular how an effective nonpartisan solution became a large focus of my retired life. Followed by a question and answer session focused on the interests and concerns of the audience about solving the climate problem. (30 minutes to 1 hour) MORE >

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