Discover what climate change means for Illinois now and in the future and explore practical solutions. Learn how you can play a vital role in helping your community be healthier and more resilient to the effects of climate change. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and make a difference!
Presenter: Trent Ford, Illinois State Climatologist
This webinar was originally recorded on August 8, 2024.
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Timestamps (on YouTube):
0:00 Introduction
5:25 Earth's greenhouse effect
7:50 Global warming
8:47 Climate trends in Illinois
9:34 Impact: Heavy rain
14:51 Adaptation solutions to heavier rain
18:48 Impact: Hotter and more humid summers
21:46 Adaptation solutions to hotter and more humid summers
28:14 Impact: Changing seasonality
32:40 Adaptation solutions to changing seasonality
35:21 Putting it all together
40:00 Mitigating climate change
41:32 Adapting to climate change
43:59 Individual action
44:46 Questions