Author: Kim Stone

Renewable Energy increases in 2024

Posted by Kim Stone | Jan 10, 2025 | Climate Change |

One of the biggest climate stories of 2024 was about the increasing percentage of new electricity...

Electric Vehicles reduce pollution

Posted by Kim Stone | Jan 5, 2025 | Air, Transportation |

Are you curious about the environmental benefits of electric vehicles? The bottom line is that...

What you can do to fight climate change

Posted by Kim Stone | Jan 1, 2025 | Climate Change, Take Action |

From Katharine Hayhoe’s recent newsletter: Here is the list of the most effective ways...

Heat Pumps: An efficient way to heat and cool your home

Posted by Kim Stone | Jan 1, 2025 | Air, Take Action |

A heat pump is an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners that uses...

Planning an EV Show

Posted by Kim Stone | Dec 1, 2024 | Take Action, Transportation |

If you are considering organizing an Electric Vehicle Show in your community, it’s never too...

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GGIL Meeting Videos

Our virtual meetings are now recorded! If you’ve missed a live meeting, or want to experience one again, check our YouTube page. The most recent video is also below.

Speakers and start times include:
(5:38) Jacquelyn Casazza of Go Green Glen Ellyn – Introduction
(11:16) Fawkes Char of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on pfas
(32:40) Alexis Goldsmith of Beyond Plastics on plastic and recycling issues
(52:08) Patricia Wood of Grassroots Env. Education on plastic grass/turf
(1:05:00) Bernadette Knight of Go Green Northbrook and Joel Freeman of Climate Action Evanston on bag fees/taxes
(1:16:00) Liz Kunkle of Go Green Winnetka – Legislative Update
(1:21:00) Lauren Webb of Recycle Coach