Monthly Archives: July 2011

CTA Orders New Train Cars

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

The Chicago Transit Authority is about to get a lot of new train cars. Bombardier Inc. will supply an additional 300 rapid transit cars to the Chicago Transit Authority in a new order valued at $331 million, the company said … Continue reading →

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National Grocery Chains Battle Food Deserts

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

The problem of food deserts — areas where residents have no convenient access to fresh produce — is a concern in Chicago.  Several local initiatives are underway, and earlier this month, national grocers announced plans to reduce food deserts by … Continue reading →

Posted in food, news, policy

The Great Lakes’ Parks Are Threatened By Global Climate Change

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

While we divide up our curriculum in Sustainability Studies by theme (with separate courses on water, waste, energy, food, and other themes), one point we make repeatedly is the issues we discuss affect the environment in ways that transcend any … Continue reading →

Posted in biodiversity, energy, news, water

Chicago Center for Green Technology Hosts Residential Green Building Systems Presentation Tonight at 6

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

The Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N. Sacramento) hosts “Residential Green Building Systems: A Comparison” (with Jason LaFleur; Alliance for Environmental Sustainability; Laureen Blissard, LTLB Envirotecture; Bill Styczynski, SWA Architects; and Tim Heppner, Chicago Green Homes Program) tonight at … Continue reading →

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Sustainability Seminars in Fall 2011 Still Available

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Registration for Fall semester 2011 at Roosevelt University is underway, and these Sustainability Studies courses still have space available. We are offering two sections of the SUST 210 Sustainable Future introductory seminar, one taught online with select field trips by … Continue reading →

Posted in biodiversity, courses, energy, food, water

Chicago Center for Green Technology Hosts Sustainable Backyard Workshop Tonight at 6

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

The Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N. Sacramento) hosts “Sustainable Backyard Workshop” (with Lyndon Valicenti, WRD Environmental, Consultant for the Chicago Department of Environment) tonight at 6pm. Learn how to make your back, front or side yard more environmentally … Continue reading →

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Nissan Begins Taking Orders for the Leaf in Chicago Today

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Because the city of Chicago has been aggressive in developing an infrastructure of electric charging stations, Nissan has decided to move up the date it will take orders for its new electric car.  Starting today, Chicagoans can order a Leaf. … Continue reading →

Posted in energy, news, transportation

City of Chicago Approves Rooftop Commercial Farms

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

Progress in the effort to produce more local produce, as the City of Chicago has altered its zoning ordinance on the subject. The City of Chicago is currently emphasizing the promotion of local food and elimination of food deserts. In … Continue reading →

Posted in food, policy

Gov. Quinn Approves “Clean Coal” Facility in Chicago – Project Sill Needs Regulatory Approval

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

So-called “clean coal” has been a hot topic in Illinois over the past couple of years, and recently Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation permitting New York-based Leucadia National Corp. to build a $3 billion “clean coal” plant on the … Continue reading →

Posted in energy, news, policy

Chicago Center for Green Technology Hosts Planting Design Presentation Tomorrow at 10am

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

The Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N. Sacramento) hosts “Planting Design 101 – A Beginner’s Guide,” a lecture by Bram Barth (WRD Environmental) tomorrow morning at 10. How can plants be used in the landscape? What is the design … Continue reading →

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