Elgin Area Climate Action NOW

https://global-tipping-points.org

Global Tipping Points | understanding risks & their potential impact Harmful tipping points in the natural world threaten humanity by disrupting life support systems and societal stability.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/18/only-two-years-left-of-world-carbon-budget-to-meet-15c-target-scientists-warn-climate-crisis?utm_term=6853edb8e6f79df1ee8d17d17bfdd020&utm_campaign=USMorningBriefing&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=usbriefing_email

Only two years left of world’s carbon budget to meet 1.5C target, scientists warn Breaching threshold would ramp up catastrophic weather events, further increasing human suffering

You're Invited!
Climate Action & Resiliency Plan Open House
📅 Thursday, June 26
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Gail Borden Rakow Branch – Shales Living Room
(2751 W Bowes Rd, Elgin)

Drop in anytime to learn about the draft, talk with City staff and share your feedback!

💻 View the plan and leave a comment online: elgincap.mysocialpinpoint.com

Thank you Elgin Sustainability Commission for your actions last evening to make 2 recommendations to City Council: 1. a general recommendation for the city to work on decreasing use of plastics in general! and 2. a recommendation for a single-use bag ordinance!

Many many many thanks to the commission members, chair Tom Armstrong, staff Kristin Iftner, and Councilwoman Carol Rauschenberger!!!!

Now the discussion moves to the City Council this evening - be there if you can in support!

A discussion of a single-use bag ordinance is on the agenda for this week's Elgin City Council "Committee of the Whole" meeting that starts at 6 pm tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23, in the city hall on the 2nd floor.

If you can be there to express support for a single-use bag ordinance, please please do come!

Plan to arrive before 6 so you can sign up to speak in the public comments section. Or if you are shy of speaking in public, maybe bring a small sign to show your support for an ordinance!

Hoping to see you there!