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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Chicago Flatwater Classic Canoe and Kayak Race Sunday Morning
This Sunday starting at 9am, the Friends of the Chicago River are holding the Chicago Flatwater Classic. From the Friends: hundreds of paddlers and spectators – from first-time paddlers to avid racers, and families to corporate teams – all Flatwater … Continue reading
Posted in activities, water
Make Your Voice Heard On Chicago River Regulations! Public Comments Now Open
Students in Mike Bryson’s SUST 240 Water seminar this semester are learning about the debated uses of the Chicago River, including how clean different interests want it, and the extent to which certain parts should be made available for recreational … Continue reading
Tribune: Stop Polluting the Chicago River
The Chicago Tribune recently came down on the side of the EPA and advocates who want Chicago to treat the wastewater being dumped into the Chicago River. Chicago is unique because of what it doesn’t do: fully disinfect its wastewater … Continue reading
Chicago Center for Green Technology Presents LEED Gold Renovation Discussion Tonight at 6
Tonight at 6pm, the Chicago Center for Green Technology presents a discussion of a LEED Gold renovation project in Logan Square. TITLE: Case Study: Logan Square Kitchen DATE: 9/28/2010 TIME: 6:00-8:00 PM SPEAKER: Zina Murray, Logan Square Kitchen; Jean Dufresne, … Continue reading
Posted in presentations
Price of LED Light Bulbs Declines
For the past several years, the energy-efficient alternative to incandescent light bulbs for consumers has been the compact fluorescent lightbulb (CFL), which use about 75% less energy and last about ten times longer than incandescent bulbs. CFLs do, however, represent … Continue reading
“Creating the Sustainable City”: Professors Mike Bryson and Carl Zimring Publish Article on Green Learning
Those interested in learning about the origins of the Sustainability Studies program at Roosevelt University can check out the new journal article just published by program co-founders Michael Bryson and Carl Zimring. Their essay, entitled “Creating the Sustainable City: Building … Continue reading
Posted in courses, faculty, publications
Can a Parking Garage Be Sustainable?
Can a parking garage be sustainable? Garages provide automobiles access to densely developed urban areas, allowing drivers to use more fuel than they would on mass transit, foot, or bicycle. That said, a parking garage at Clark and Kinzie is … Continue reading
Posted in energy, news, transportation
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2010 Cantigny Green Fair In Wheaton Today
Cantigny Park (1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton) hosts the second annual Green Fair today from 10 am to 4 pm. The event will celebrate what’s working in our community—for people, businesses and the environment. The Cantigny Green Fair line-up includes … Continue reading
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GreenWorks Awards Accepting Submissions Until Oct. 5
The City of Chicago is holding an awards ceremony for Chicagoans whose work aids the Chicago Climate Action Plan. Mayor Daley’s GreenWorks Awards celebrate the vibrancy, vitality, and vision of the people and institutions that are driving Chicago’s transformation into … Continue reading
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U.S. Green Building Council Holds Greenbuild International Conference and Expo at McCormick Place in November
Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. Building professionals from all over the world come together at Greenbuild for three days of educational sessions, speakers, green building tours, special seminars and networking events. Presented by … Continue reading
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