Smart People from Chicago Talking about Climate Stuff

The League of Women Voters believes that informed persons take action, so….

Get out your calendars—the Chicago Humanities Fall Festival is here! The festival runs from September 17 to November 16 and takes place in venues throughout the city. Of the 60+ conversations, five are directly related to climate:

Public Art and Environmental Justice in Chicago
Sat, Oct 14, 40 Arts Circle Dr, Evanston, $25
A panel on activism, environmental justice and the power of public art.

The Science and Morality of Climate Change
Sat, Oct 21, 60 W Walton St, Chicago, $20
A conversation on our relationship to life on Earth.

Building Community Spaces in Chicago
Wed, Oct 25, 1227 E 60th St, Chicago, Free
A conversation on bringing urban agriculture zones and green space to Chicago.

How Cities Like Chicago Impact Our Planet’s Health
Sun, Nov 5, 915 E 60th St, Chicago, $20
A local view of the climate crisis.

The Hills: Environmental Injustices in Chicago’s Southeast Side
Sun, Nov 5, 915 E 60th St, Chicago, $20
The story of contaminated land, water, and wildlife in the Southeast side.

Ready to get involved? Join the Environmental Action Committee at our monthly meeting on the third Monday of each month from 4 to 5 pm. Questions? Need the Zoom link? Check out our webpage or email us at environment@lwvchicago.org!