Vote!
Key races are coming up locally and nationally. Learn the environmental positions of the candidates and vote for those who work collaboratively and holistically on environmental issues, with principles of equity and environmental justice underpinning their approaches. Support candidates who are behind climate-friendly agriculture policies and sustainable food systems
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EICDA
Learn about the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (EICDA) making its way through Congress and then connect with your members of congress.
Get others to sign on
Pray, educate others and encourage politicians to sign on and envision the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act bill being passed, recommends The Care For Our Common Home ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Investigate Green New Deal
Learn about the Green New Deal – it’s an exciting package of legislation focused on tackling climate change and creating healthier communities for everyone. Learn more from the Sunrise Movement and from Food and Water Watch.
Support Ready for 100 Campaign
Tell your alderman to support resolution R2019-157 in support of an equitable 100% clean energy transition for all of Chicago! You can sign it too. Led by the Chicago Group of the Sierra Club. Learn more.
Push for Passive House Certifications
Advocate for state housing finance agencies to incentivize the construction of housing that meets net zero or passive house certifications; appeal to federal reps for increased affordable housing funding.