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Climate Justice Chicago People Reversing Global Warming |
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Climate Justice Chicago - People Reversing Global Warming On Saturday, January 20, 2007, nearly 300 people gathered at Whitney Young High School to discuss solutions for global warming. "Now that you know, what will you do?" was the theme of this meeting, that was cosponsored by more than 35 organizations. Karen Hobbs, 1st Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environment, spoke about Chicago initiatives. Other panelists included Rev. Clare Butterfield of Faith In Place, Steve Perkins of the Center for Neighborhood Technology, Jovita Flores of the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, and James Thindwa of Jobs With Justice. Rev. Calvin Morris, Ph.D. moderated the meeting.
Following a question and answer period, participants formed working groups around specific issues. The idea behind this meeting was to bring together people with a variety of interests -not just the environment but jobs and economic development, recycling, alternative energy, and sustainable agriculture - to learn about local initiatives, share ideas and lay the groundwork for future collaboration.
Planners for this meeting are in the process of summarizing this meeting for posting on this website and organizing interest groups. If you are interesting in joining us, please contact us and we will respond to you right away!
Click here for photos of the Town Hall taken by Rebecca J. Boyd, photographer. Also, read the Gazette's feature article on our event by journalist Miriam Cintron. This article frames the purpose of our Town Hall, summarizes panelists' presentations, and captures the energy and hope for a better future conveyed by participants.
Meet the Challenge! This past summer, Americans experienced a sweltering heat wave that broke more than 2,300 daily temperature records in July alone! The average temperature in Chicago from 2000-2005 was 1.3° F higher than the recorded average during the past three decades!
This dramatic temperature increase is largely driven by human activities – primarily the burning of fossil fuels to produce electricity and to drive our cars, which in turn emit gases (principally carbon dioxide) that blanket the planet and trap heat. Unless we take immediate action, our world will substantially change, affecting our health, our food, and ultimately, our ability to survive. But it doesn’t have to be that way! We can work together to create solutions that slow and reverse global warming. Each of us can make a difference through the choices that we make. Will you join us?
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To watch the just the panel at the Town Hall, click on the image above!
Click on the image above for a printable program. |
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