Author: Seth_Deegan
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A history of greenhouse gases and our transition to emissions-free transportation
By: Anu Verma What is greenhouse gas, why it’s a problem and why it’s blamed for global warming and climate change? In 1827 Jean Baptist Joseph Furier realized that the atmosphere keeps us warm. Outer space is very cold and if it was not for the layers of gases that wrap the planet, we would…
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June 2023 Community Meeting: Residents discuss working together to create a sustainable future for Naperville
Naperville Environment and Sustainability Task Force (NEST) hosted a meeting with Naperville residents about community engagement and a sustainable future for Naperville on June 19, 2023 at Naperville Municipal Center. Ashfaq Syed, community activist and community organizer was the speaker and shared his thoughts on how to increase NEST’s efforts with community engagement to help…
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NEST Youth Share Results of the 2023 School Sustainability Survey
In the News: Students urging Indian Prairie and Naperville districts to reduce carbon footprint, energy costs, by Suzanne Baker, Naperville Sun. Teen Activists Urge Eco-Friendly Changes in Naperville and Aurora Schools, by Mariyam Syed (COD student and NEST volunteer), The COD Courier. YouTube videos: Audio Enhanced: NEST Youth Team at D204 Board Meeting, 4/10/23 NEST…
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Walkability/bikability radio appearance
Listen to NEST’s Tom Craighead, the Transportation team’s leader on walkability/bikability, discuss challenges we face in Naperville on WBEZ’s Reset. Tom’s comments are at about 22 minutes. Visit the City’s website for more information on their Biking Maps, Guides and Plans.
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Sustainable Naperville Schools
Imagine your kids riding to school in electric school buses, no longer having to breathe the polluted air from burning diesel. Envision every school rooftop covered in solar panels or thriving with plant life. Think about money redirected from heating and cooling school buildings to educational opportunities for students because the buildings are now highly…
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The Inflation Reduction Act and You!
We can all agree that saving money is nice. The latest technology can be cool to own. Working to save the planet can make you feel pretty great inside. Combining all three would be awesome. The Inflation Reduction Act allows every family in Naperville to achieve this level of awesomeness! According to Rewiring America, with…
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Natural Resources Team Roundup
Before the settlers arrived and the steel plow was invented, this area of Illinois was covered in tall grass prairie. The loss of that habitat is one of the causes of biodiversity loss, including the reduction in populations of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and many plant species. When was the last time you saw…
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What We Learned on Our Trip to the MRF (Materials Recovery Facility)
By: Anu Verma Many Naperville residents aren’t sure what happens to the items they place in the blue bin after it leaves their curbside in the Groot truck. Under the single stream recycling system, we combine paper, aluminum, plastic and cardboard, and yes, glass as well, into our one blue bin. Often the perception is…
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Making New Naperville Homes Future-Ready
At the November 1 City Council meeting, the Council will be considering the following agenda item: “Provide feedback on the items provided under the Discussion section and direct staff to prepare the necessary agreements and ordinances approving the Naperville Polo Club development (6 positive votes) – PZC 22-1-056.” The proposed development is north of 119th…
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Co-Sponsored GeoPower Hour
On June 5, NEST co-hosted a GeoPower Hour to educate our community about energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling and how to save on installation costs through a group-buy. You can see a recording of a GeoPower Hour and learn more here.