Author: Seth_Deegan
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November 2023: Kitchen Table Decisions, Meaningful Carbon Reduction
As we face daunting pollution and climate challenges, we can greatly increase the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy in our homes and in our transportation. We have the technology and incentives we need to make these key changes to deal with the climate crisis. Approximately 42% of greenhouse gas reduction in the United…
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NEST feature by NCTV
NEST co-chairs Carl VanDril and Cathy Clarkin discuss NEST’s mission and initiatives in an interview with NCTV.
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Naperville residents show up to demonstrate support for transitioning off of coal to clean energy
Climate change, pollution, and economic trends all point to a need to transition off of coal to clean energy, but Naperville and its electricity supplier, IMEA, have not yet made a clean energy transition plan. Speakers at the September 25 meeting and the over 200 residents in the audience are asking for such a plan.…
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NEST Youth Team Participates in Volunteer Fair
NEST Youth team (NESTY) recently had the opportunity to participate in the KidsMatter volunteer fair at Fort Hill Activity Center. NESTY leader, Emma Orend, spoke to attendees about getting involved in climate action and was able to signup several new members. We also spread the word about NEST’s high school environmental challenge, BLAST. The event…
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NEST featured in Naperville Magazine
NEST was featured in the September 2023 edition of the Naperville Magazine! Please note that the correct date for our September meeting is September 25 at 7:00pm and not September 15 at 6:30pm as-listed in the magazine.
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July 2023 Community Meeting: Community Feedback on a Sustainable Naperville
Our July meeting focused on hearing the voices of residents and learning about their sustainability and climate action goals for Naperville. We asked the 60 or so participants, “What will Naperville be like if we address climate change as a community versus the status quo?” Participants were asked to imagine a better future. In response…
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NEST Youth Team and Accelerate Climate Solutions Organize Pop-Up Thrift Shop Fundraiser for BLAST
Building Leadership Around Sustainable Transformation – BLAST – is a challenge for high school students to develop projects that solve pressing environmental problems. Please support this project by donating books and clothing to the BLAST Pop-Up Thrift Shop. Drop-off locations are at the Alive Center in Naperville and Aurora, Aurora Public Libraries, and, starting August…
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Join NEST on August 21 for a Community Meeting about Civic Engagement for Sustainability and Climate Action
Mimi Cowan, former chair of the Will County Board, will lead NEST in a discussion on civic engagement to create a more sustainable community. We all can be a part of addressing climate change if we work together as a community. Please come and invite your friends! RSVP here. Location:Naperville Municipal CenterMeeting Room B, Lower…
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September Community Meeting
This one’s going to be big! September 25 at 7:00 PM at Naperville Municipal Center. Please note the new date! Topic: Naperville’s Coal Problem and What We Can Do About It Around 77% of electricity generated for use in Naperville comes from coal, contributing to climate change and pollution. In this meeting we’ll cover how…