Would you like to support projects that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions right here in Evanston? Do you want to compensate for some of the CO₂ emissions caused by your driving or your air travel or other day-to-day activities? Perhaps you would like to make a “green” gift to celebrate a special occasion. Please consider making a contribution to the Evanston Climate Action Fund.

The Fund is maintained by the Evanston Community Foundation and invests in local projects that will achieve measurable reductions in GHG emissions. The Foundation oversees the process by which projects are selected for funding and will report annually to the community on fund activities–contributions received, funds distributed, projects implemented.

To learn more about the fund or to make your tax-deductible contribution, please visit the Evanston Community Foundation website: http://www.evcommfdn.org/community/climateaction.html

Fitting Air Travel Into a Green Lifestyle

For many Evanstonians, air travel is the biggest source of personal carbon emissions. To learn how you can reduce the carbon footprint of the airplane trips you do take–and to calculate suggested contribution amounts to compensate for those trips, please read How can air travel fit into a green lifestyle?.