Monthly Archives: July 2010

Illinois Livestock Operation Fined $40,000 After Polluting Kaskaskia River Watershed

Posted on July 30, 2010 by

This month, the US Environmental Protection Agency fined a Centralia livestock operation $40,000 for polluting the Kaskaskia River watershed. Greenville Livestock Inc., a large concentrated animal feeding operation with more than 1,000 cattle, was issued the fine after an EPA … Continue reading →

Posted in courses, food, news, water | 1 Comment

South Korea Launches Energy Savings Project in Chicago

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

An urban skyscraper can be a large waster of energy and water, or it can use those resources more efficiently than smaller structures might.  More of Chicago’s skyscrapers may become more sustainable soon using new technology that — by dimming … Continue reading →

Posted in energy, news

Local Business Attempts to Eradicate Food Deserts in Chicago

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

Many Chicagoans live in neighborhoods without reasonable access to fresh fruits and vegetables.  As students in Roosevelt’s SUST 230 Food seminar know, this puts residents’ health at risk and is one of the reasons for the community garden movement. The … Continue reading →

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Help Clean Up the Rock River Area July 31

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

Various communities along the 285-mile stretch of the Wisconsin-Illinois course of the Rock River will be participating in a one-day cleanup of the region July 31.  Frank Masterman is the coordinator-please contact him at rockriversweep@yahoo.com for more information or visit … Continue reading →

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European Commission Proposes to End Coal Mining Subsidies by 2014

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

While debate over the consequences of coal continues in the United States, policymakers in Europe have moved to reduce dependence on the fossil fuel.  Last week, the European Commission, the executive body that runs the European Union, proposed that cash … Continue reading →

Posted in energy, news, policy

Tribune Poll: Most Suburbanites Want Better Mass Transit

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

For decades, Chicago area politicians have poured millions of dollars into road construction and repair. Their constituents, according to a Tribune-WGN poll, would prefer alternate transportation investments: Fifty-two percent of suburbanites said they agree with investing more of limited government … Continue reading →

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Chicago Draws Up Plan to Prosper in 2040

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

Planning built upon sustainable principles can greatly reduce the amount of energy a city uses, reduce the commute times of its residents, improve its waste management systems, and improve the quality of water, air, housing, workplaces, recreational spaces, and food … Continue reading →

Posted in courses, energy, news, policy, transportation

“Why Can’t Chicago Recycle?”

Posted on July 23, 2010 by

The cover story in this week’s Chicago Reader is a long article entitled “Why Can’t Chicago Recycle?” Covering the myriad pickup and collection programs within the city, the article reveals troubling recycle rates: Right now just 8 percent of the … Continue reading →

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High-Speed Rail Construction Comes to Illinois This September

Posted on July 23, 2010 by

As we discuss in courses such as 210 The Sustainable Future and SUST 320 Sprawl, Transportation, and Planning, effective, fast rail transit uses less energy and is easier on the environment than depending upon highways and automobiles.  While nations such … Continue reading →

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Fast-Track Degree Info Session Tonight @ 18 S. Michigan Ave.

Posted on July 22, 2010 by

Are you interested in completing your undergraduate degree?  Come to Roosevelt University’s Evelyn T. Stone College of Professional Studies Adult Fast Track Programs information session. Learn more about our Bachelor Studies and Bachelor of Professional Studies Degree Programs (including Sustainability … Continue reading →

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