Take on Global Warming, Pound by Pound

What is the Challenge?

Cool-Challenge unites individuals, schools, congregations, businesses, governments and other institutions to take a billion-pound bite out of the Northeast Illinois' carbon dioxide emissions by July 2009. Together we can meet the challenge of global warming.

Be Part of the Solution

Individuals / Households
You can take on climate change by making a few money-saving changes in your home, at work, or on the road. Your pledge makes a difference, so take the challenge . We're here to help.
Institutions
Become a Cool-Challenge Partner. Join in a commitment to help people and institutions in Northeast Illinois reduce CO2 emissions.

Serving Northeast Illinois

Our Challenge is for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will County in Northeast Illinois. Are you outside this area? Our program content is open source, copy left. Contact us if want to start a Challenge in your area.

Coming Soon ...

Cool-Challenge will have t-shirts, yard signs, and copies of the Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings. Share with friends, neighbors, and colleagues - perfect for holiday gifts or favors at Cool house parties. For more information, email mailto:info@cool-challenge.org or visit the News & Events page.

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