Tag: greenhouse gas emissions

How to Save Money & Save the Planet: Kitchen Table Decisions for Meaningful Carbon Reduction

Posted by adam kreuzer | Dec 9, 2023 |

Join us as we welcome Tom Coleman, Chair of Climate Reality Project: Chicago Metro Chapter. Tom...

Solar Power—-Harnessing Mother Nature’s Gift

Posted by adam kreuzer | Sep 14, 2023 |

Members of the public are invited to attend a program entitled “Solar Power—-Harnessing Mother...

How to Reduce Our Carbon Footprint: Electrification of Buildings to Reduce Emissions

Posted by Kim Stone | Jun 2, 2023 |

Most people do not realize that greenhouse gas emissions from buildings are in the top three, with electricity generation and transportation. Many buildings leak heated and cooled air and rely on appliances fueled by methane...

CMAP Talks: Planning for climate action at the local level

Posted by Kim Stone | Jan 31, 2023 |

Each of northeastern Illinois’ 7 counties and 284 municipalities has a role to play in reducing...

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