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