By:Kathy Pirtle
We talked about renewable energy plans, mass transit expansion, closing nuclear plants, how to become a cool city, individual energy use changes and cleaner cars in Illinois.We saw a movie on renewable energy.
By:Catherine Curtis
Thanks so much to our organizers today. I was very glad to attend this event hosted by our local Sierra Club. Having co-organized a Step It Up event in April, I was grateful we are continuing to "get the word out" and to learn more about local and national "Cool Cities" campaigns. Today's event further supported that there are people from all over DuPage County, Illinois who are interested in letting our lawmakers know that we want action on behalf of the environment - specifically addressing global warming. Half measures aren't enough. We must be fully engaged and address the entire spectrum of opportunities - from utilizing clean, renewable energy to capping emissions and pollution to educating ourselves and others on making lifestyle choices that support rather than destroy. Concerned citizens must come together using our various talents and gifts to make this an occasion not only for hope but for action and solidarity.
By:Lonnie Morris
Many students and local people participated and discussed conservation efforts
By:Andrew Cohen
Great Attendance. Students, politicains, and concerned citizens gathered to discuss how to have an impact on global warming, and energy policy
By:Jeannine Kannegiesser
Power Shift, a thought provoking video presentation. Local activists and politicians sharing their efforts. Enthusiasm for the big and little efforts we all make to reduce our individual carbon footprints. These combined to make a very positive event that will yield changes in our local approach and national policies to address climate change. Leaders, are you listening?
