Sharing, discussion and networking about what is likely humankind's greatest challenge - mitigating and adapting to a changing climate. This meetup will consist of two meeting formats. The "Regular" meetup is a monthly roundtable discussion on a specific climate change related topic.  Other meetups will be scheduled as climate change related events or presentations come up in the local community. 'We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history …

Thought it would be beneficial to start a group that highlights individual talents and knowledge that involve emergency preparedness, self reliance and self sustainability.  I thought like minded people with various experience and interests could come together to learn from each other. We have a monthly get-together that focuses on being self reliant and self sustainable in any situation. I think it would be fun/beneficial to learn about food storage, solar energy, and just about any ideas that …

The Metro East Green Party is a local political group following the platform of the Illinois Green Party, ilgp.org, and the National Green Party, gp.org. 1. GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY Every human being deserves a say in the decisions that affect their lives and not be subject to the will of another. Therefore, we will work to increase public participation at every level of government and to ensure that our public representatives are fully accountable to the people who elect them. We will also work to …