Free Climate Topics in Chicago

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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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  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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  What can I do to reduce my climate footprint and how effective is it?

  Dorelle Ackermann, Activist, Pachamama Alliance: Chicagoland Co-Hearts

  Are you concerned about our warming planet want to do your part to create a sustainable future? Is it possible to have a thriving economy today and protect our planet? According to Hannah Ritchie, a data scientist, it is! Now, let's learn how we, as individuals, can make this happen. Using Project Drawdown's "Explore" we will follow the science in choosing measurable actions to consider. Next, we will recognize that respectful conversations are key to magnifying our individual actions into community actions that will bend the warming curve down.
  This presentation will explore the work of Jonathan Foley (Project Drawdown), Hannah Ritchie (Our World in Data) and Katharine Hayhoe (Chief Scientist for The Nature Conservancy) to give participants the information and resources they can use to create meaningful change. MORE >

  The presentation will end by creating a group "word cloud" to remind us that in the words of Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

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  Andrew Panelli, Group Leader, Chicago South Suburbs, Citizens' Climate Education

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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

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