CLIMATE CHANGE
Flooding
Increased/more intense cool weather precipitation can cause…
Summer droughts can cause…
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Greenhouse Gases
Greenhouse Gases like carbon dioxide, are the biggest contributors to climate change. Here are some ways to help reduce your carbon footprint.
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Green Energy
You can also use green energy. Solar panels are the most common renewable energy source for residential users, but there are other options like wind power. Some power companies allow you to sell back electricity you produce and don’t use, or you can switch to a provider that offers green energy. More information can be found at Ameren's websiteand the EPA's website.
See the EPA’s website on climate change to learn more about climate change, how to help, and current federal actions and plans.
You can also use green energy. Solar panels are the most common renewable energy source for residential users, but there are other options like wind power. Some power companies allow you to sell back electricity you produce and don’t use, or you can switch to a provider that offers green energy. More information can be found at Ameren's websiteand the EPA's website.
See the EPA’s website on climate change to learn more about climate change, how to help, and current federal actions and plans.
You can also use green energy. Solar panels are the most common renewable energy source for residential users, but there are other options like wind power. Some power companies allow you to sell back electricity you produce and don’t use, or you can switch to a provider that offers green energy. More information can be found at Ameren's website and the EPA's website.
See the EPA’s website on climate change to learn more about climate change, how to help, and current federal actions and plans. You can also use Project Sunroof to help determine the potential for solar panels on your home,
See the EPA’s website on climate change to learn more about climate change, how to help, and current federal actions and plans. You can also use Project Sunroof to help determine the potential for solar panels on your home,
More Resources
The EPA offers several tools for sustainable communities from household carbon footprint calculators to environmental justice mapping.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has hundreds of publications form posters to activity books covering a range of topics. These can be downloaded for free or ordered by mail for a small fee.