It is imperative that the United States acts further to address climate change – 2023 was a record setting year for the most billion-dollar disaster events worldwide and in the U.S.,[1] causing loss of human life and damages to health as well as damage to infrastructure and property with major implications for our economy. Despite […]
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Greenleaf is advancing a healthy and sustainable world. – Winter Update
Greenleaf Advisors LLC and Greenleaf Communities NFP advance a healthy and sustainable world, applying multi-disciplinary science to policy and practices to address climate change, environmental justice, energy, sustainable land use, and freshwater resources. In 2023 with our partners, we accelerated the transition to a more sustainable world, with the imperative to address climate change central to our work. […]
Continue readingAdvancing Climate and Emissions Data for a Healthy World
As the world grapples with the intensifying effects of climate change, meaningful measurement and reporting are imperative to meeting climate goals and managing risk. Greenleaf is supporting the efforts of proven, innovative technologies to accelerate the efficacy of climate data in forecasting, reporting, and mitigating the effects of climate change, including: The Open Footprint Forum (OFP Forum) […]
Continue readingGive Us Hope – Winter Update
The effects of climate change are being experienced worldwide and existing efforts and pledges are insufficient to address the challenge. Our children and grandchildren will be harmed and many people around the world will experience unprecedented devastation. Continuing to go down this collision course as warned by the Secretary General of the UN is unacceptable. […]
Continue readingDon Wuebbles presents on Climate Change and the North Shore
On Wednesday, January 12th, Dr. Don Wuebbles presented climate change impacts and adaptation + mitigation strategies with support from Dr. Francine van den Brandeler and John Andersen. Watch a recording of the presentation here. Supplemental materials on climate science, policy, and adaptation and mitigation solutions can be found here. What does climate change mean for the […]
Continue readingJoin us for a conversation on January 12th with Dr. Don Wuebbles on climate change impacts and solutions
Join us on Wednesday, January 12th for a discussion with Dr. Don Wuebbles on climate change impacts and adaptation + mitigation strategies. What does climate change mean for the Chicagoland region —what can we expect, and what can we do about it? Please join international climate scientist and University of Illinois professor emeritus Dr. Don […]
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Reflections on Greenleaf’s contributions in 2021
Greenleaf, in collaboration with many, is making progress towards a more sustainable and just world that includes a safe climate, clean and available freshwater supplies, healthy soils, equitable resources, and good governance. Please consider supporting our work through a tax-deductible donation. We developed economic research to inform domestic and international climate policy and support society-wide […]
Continue readingJohn Andersen presents Lessons from Nature at Lake Bluff’s 125th Anniversary Celebration
John Andersen presented at Lake Bluff’s 125th anniversary celebration which honored the spirit of Lake Bluff’s popular Camp Meetings of the late 1800s by hosting a “Chautauqua.” The theme of the Camp Meeting was Let Nature Be Your Teacher. John shared lessons he learned from working across businesses, government, and scientific communities to conserve and […]
Continue readingAn open letter to Illinois leaders: We can solve the Chicago area’s water challenges – Crain’s Chicago Business OpEd
Chicagoland is well placed to become a sustainable metropolis and safe haven in an uncertain climate future. In a new op-ed, Greenleaf Communities and partners call on Illinois’ leaders to collaborate on a regional water plan that is resilient, just and economic, with Lake Michigan at the heart of the solution. Read the Op-Ed on Crain’s Chicago […]
Continue readingProposal for COP26 – Recommendations on a Climate Club and Carbon Surcharge Transfer
Climate scientists and policymakers warn of deep and irreversible damage to Earth if we do not take immediate global action on climate change. In this report, Dr. Roy Wehrle, Dr. Francine van den Brandeler, and Dr. Don Wuebbles make recommendations for successful negotiations at COP26 based on extensive research for domestic and global climate policy. COP26 […]
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