Free Climate Topics in Chicago
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How I Became a Climate Advocate.
Mark Ailes, Climate Advocate, Citizens Climate Education
Request This Free SpeechMy 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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Flood Inundation Mapping
Kristina Murphy, Meteorologist, Water Resources Engineer, Confluence Climate Consulting
Request This Free SpeechFlooding causes billions of dollars of damage every year. To become resilient to flooding, there are a number of actions that can be taken. Having a dynamic, real-time model simulation of the river elevations and those forecast in the future can be useful in evacuations and preventing damages.
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Carbon Pricing – What’s In It for You?
Mike Zanillo, Community Outreach Coordinator, Citizens Climate Lobby / Citizens Climate Education
Request This Free SpeechThere’s growing support for carbon pricing as a necessary step to address climate change. It’s supported by 88 countries and a broad array of public interest groups yet most Americans know very little about carbon pricing. MORE >
The discussion related to Climate Change can be confusing to many. Often, there is uncertainty of what Climate Change is, what are its effects and what can be done about it.Citizens Climate Lobby and Citizens Climate Education, are national nonprofit, non-partisan organizations that provide presentations to groups such as Rotary Clubs, Kiwanis Clubs, League of Women Voters groups, college clubs and other local groups.
The presentation will educate, enable, and entertain your group members. The presentation can include short videos, slides, stories and time for audience questions. While the length of the presentation is at your discretion, the following topics will be covered.
Come to learn how Carbon Pricing:
• Is viewed as the most effective policy for climate action
• Will speed a transition to renewable energy
• Considered as being a fair and just policy
• Provides co-benefits of economic growth and jobs
• Is designed to appeal across partisan groups
• How you can support a carbon pricing policyAfter participating in our meetings, participants often feel more informed, energized and hopeful for a future stable climate. There will be no solicitation of donations or attempts to sell anything.
Please contact me if you would like to discuss this opportunity for a presentation of this timely topic.
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The Conservative Case for Smart Climate Action
Andrew Panelli, Group Leader - Chicago South Suburbs, Citizens' Climate Education
Request This Free SpeechAbout 40% of all Americans either have some degree of skepticism regarding climate change as an issue or need more information on the subject. This presentation moves beyond scientific based arguments for taking action and refocuses on a compelling case for solutions that are both in-line with conservative principles and deliver desired outcomes that include: freedom of choice, quality of life, enhanced national security, and economic well-being. MORE >
Throughout the presentation the audience is engaged in an interactive discussion providing feedback on shared values, approach, and whether the proposed solution meets a conservative “litmus test”. -
Climate Crisis Urgency and Remedies
Tom Coleman, Sustainability Analyst, Climate Reality Chicago Metro Chapter
Request This Free SpeechLearn 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.
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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
Request This Free SpeechRichard 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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Solutions to Climate Change as outlined on Drawdown.org
Dorelle Ackermann, Activist, Pachamama Alliance: Chicagoland Co-Hearts
Request This Free SpeechClimate change is an immediate and serious threat that must be addressed this decade. We will briefly touch on the impact of climate change that is evident today as well as the basic science of global warming. However, our main focus will be on the fact that the solutions to climate change are already here. We have the technology to "drawdown" our atmospheric carbon dioxide and prevent catastrophic climate change. MORE >
We will offer hope and invite participants to consider individual actions to reduce their carbon footprint while inviting participants to join us at a local level to advocate for community, state, national and international action.