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There's a lot to learn about sustainability and integrating eco-friendly practices in local government, at work, and at home. We hope these resources provide guidance and insight into what can be done to bring environmental sustainability to Glenview.
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Mary Munday
Jul 21, 20222 min read
MUNDAY STATEMENT OF GREENER GLENVIEW ON THE ALLSTATE/DERMODY DEVELOPMENT
July 19, 2022 Village Board Meeting My name is Mary Munday. Good evening, and thank you for the opportunity to speak. I am here to speak...
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Greener Glenview
Feb 16, 20221 min read
Village Needs To Support a Renewable Energy and Zero-Carbon Future
Nature-based solutions are essential, but they are not sufficient in themselves, to address our climate challenges. The other critical...
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Greener Glenview
Feb 16, 20222 min read
Village Needs to Create an Environmental Team
When we launched Greener Glenview last fall, we hoped that Glenview village government would become a sustainability leader. The...
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Greener Glenview
Nov 20, 20212 min read
Lead: An Unseen Local Public Health Issue
Lead is a potent neurotoxin and its presence in water service lines pose a hidden hazard in every community's drinking water supply....
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Greener Glenview
Nov 19, 20211 min read
A Walk in Blue Star Memorial Woods
Thanks to the wonderful multigenerational group of 16 who participated in Greener Glenview's first post-kickoff event on Saturday,...
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Greener Glenview
Nov 17, 20211 min read
Eco-Friendly Tips to Winterize Your House
How are ways to winterize your home with the sustainable tips. 1. Add More and Better Insulation 2. Close Up the Fireplace 3. Clean Your...
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Greener Glenview
Nov 8, 20212 min read
Results for Greener Glenview Personal Environmental Action Survey
At the October 27 Greener Glenview Kickoff meeting, we asked the 30+ attendees to complete a Personal Environmental Action Survey. The...
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Greener Glenview
Oct 30, 20211 min read
President Obama on the Paris Climate Agreement
[October 30, 2021] Five years ago this week, the Paris Climate Agreement took effect, as nearly 200 nations committed to reduce their...
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Greener Glenview
Oct 26, 20211 min read
The Case Against Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
The New York Times has an excellent article about the harm caused by these loud, polluting yard tools. Here are a few excerpts. But the...
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George P. Nassos
Oct 19, 20215 min read
A Sustainable Environment: Our Obligation to Protect God’s Gift
We Need Action, Not Just Goals to Fight Climate Change As you probably recall, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) first...
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Greener Glenview
Sep 27, 20212 min read
I'm a bit overwhelmed. What is the most important thing I can do for the planet?
Civic engagement and advocacy is the single most important activity you can do. Jen Walling of the Illinois Environmental Council...
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