Meeting # 3013 - Wind energy is growing at a rapid rate across the United States, and Illinois is seeing one of the highest growth rates in the nation. Come hear Wind for Illinois Executive Director Kevin Borgia discuss where wind farms are being built in Illinois, how wind power can help revitalize communities, create jobs and benefit the environment, and what political hurdles could slow this expansion.
April 4
Keynote Speaker
My Progressive Environmental-Energy-Economic Agenda for the New Administration
Meeting # 3011 - Long-time environmentalist Dennis Nelson share his personal work on issues ranging from climate change, nuclear power, cleaner energy and "green-collar jobs," and transportation to the Great Lakes, the world's fisheries, our public lands, and wildlife conservation.
April 11
Going Green From the Bottom Up:
Models of Solar Panels, High Efficiency Lights, Battery Powered Inverters, etc.
Meeting # 3012 - Andy Anderson of the Jay-Mar Energy Center, consultants about energy efficient, environmentally beneficial products
April 25
Reasons for Rails Across America
From Steam Engines to Streetcars and High Speed
Meeting # 3014 - Charles Paidock, Secretary, Citizens Taking Action, passenger train and public transit advocates, member, Railroad Club of Chicago, Railway and Locomotive Historical Society, 20th Century RR Club, National Assn of Railroad Passengers - Program Features a Slideshow
