Pace Suburban Bus, dragging its feet on transitioning to electric buses, plans to add 78 damaging diesel buses to its fleet. To learn what you can do to help push Pace toward the electrification of its bus fleet, attend the virtual Town Hall, co-sponsored by Climate Reality Chicago and the Illinois Chapter of the Sierra […]
SOLAR AMBASSADOR MEETING: THE CLIMATE AND EQUITABLE JOBS ACT LEGISLATIVE OVERVIEW, NEW TOOLS, AND MORE Solar policy in Illinois is getting an update - and so is Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA)! This meeting, designed for all Solar Ambassadors whether new or experienced, will cover a brief overview of new legislation (CEJA), new tools for […]
Join us for a t-shirt to bag program hosted by Green Minds LFLB on April 5th, 4pm – 6pm at Gorton to celebrate Earth Month! Come and sew t-shirts into reusable produce bags. The bags will be donated to a farm on America’s largest food desert. You can also make a bag (or 2!) for […]
Join CPR for a Lobby Day to support a ban on foam foodware. You will be connected to your legislators so that you can let them know why this legislation is important to you and ought to be passed this session!
It’s A Night Thing: How Dispelling the Dark has Altered our World Ken Walczak Board of Directors, DarkSky International, helped co-found the local DarkSky Chicago chapter Senior Manager, Adler Planetarium Associate. REGISTER for the first speaker https://evanston.libnet.info/event/10078035 The Full Series: https://climate-action-evanston.webflow.io/natural-habitat-initiatives/nurturing-nature-speaker-series Artificial lighting has chased away the dark with devastating effect on insects, birds, humans and other species. Fireflies simply stop blinking rather than compete with lights, giving up their breeding success for our artificial lights. With Ken Walczak of Adler Planetarium and DarkSky Chicago, […]
Village of Hampshire will be distributing Free native seed envelopes to residents on Friday, April 26, at the following events: -10am Village Arbor Day Ceremony @ Henpeck Park -1pm Hampshire Township Park District Arbor Day Birthday Party @ Seyller Park Can’t make these events? Seed envelopes will be available at both Village Hall & Ella […]
Enacted into law in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a landmark piece of legislation and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This historic law is the largest federal investment in clean energy in U.S. history and boldly addresses the pressing issue of climate change while empowering the public to contribute to a more resilient future through […]
We invite you to join us to discuss the future of local climate action! Join local and statewide climate leaders to learn how recent policies are accelerating the transition to clean energy in our State and Village and learn how your household can take positive steps toward fighting climate change. All local elected officials have […]
Illinois' environmental movement will gather at the State Capitol to rally in support of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act, transit funding and reform, and a bill that phases out polystyrene foam.
Join The Climate Reality Project: Chicago Metro Chapter for a special webinar highlighting the City of Rolling Meadows’ transition toward an EV Ready Community. Speakers Glen Cole and Rob Sabo will share their community’s experience participating in the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus EV Readiness Program. Additionally, they will discuss the key steps they've taken, such as fleet […]