Monthly Archives: January 2012

Chicago Cultural Center Hosting Urban Sustainability Roundtable March 8

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

The fourth Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Roundtable of Mayors and Ministers takes place on March 8 at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington). The OECD Secretary-General, Angel Gurría, the Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, … Continue reading →

Posted in conferences

Spring Semester Starts Today!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

If you are interested in taking Sustainability Studies courses at Roosevelt University, the new semester begins today. While the Honors section of SUST 210 has already started to meet, the many other offerings begin this week. We have several options … Continue reading →

Posted in biodiversity, courses, energy, food, planning, policy, service, transportation

Mapping Greenhouse Gas Emissions Across the United States

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

Yesterday, we brought you news that the Chicago Tribune used the EPA’s new database to map the largest greenhouse gas emissions in the Chicago area as of 2010. Today, we’d like to focus on that database. EPA develops the national … Continue reading →

Posted in energy, pollution

Chicago’s Largest Sources of Greenhouse Gases Are Its Coal-Fired Power Plants

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new database allows the public to compare major sources of greenhouse gas emissions.  Chicago Tribune reporter Michael Hawthorne recently used it to conclude that the Chicago area’s largest sources are its coal-fired power plants. Fed … Continue reading →

Posted in energy, news, pollution

Spring Semester Starts Monday! Register for Sustainability Studies Courses!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

If you are interested in taking Sustainability Studies courses at Roosevelt University, the new semester begins January 30. While the Honors section of SUST 210 begins on Tuesday, there is still time to register before the many other offerings begin. … Continue reading →

Posted in biodiversity, courses, energy, food, planning, policy, service, transportation

Chicago Center for Green Technology Presents Discussion of the Greening of a Chicago Public School Saturday Morning.

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

This Saturday at 10am, the Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N. Sacramento) presents architect Odile Compagnon discussing “Lincoln Elementary School’s Environmental Center: Construction and Featuresding Energy Bills.” This seminar will tell the story of the planning, design, funding and … Continue reading →

Posted in activities, energy

Chicago Center for Green Technology Presents Discussion of Geothermal Heat Pumps Thursday Evening

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

Thursday evening at 6pm, the Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N. Sacramento) presents Huajun Yuan of University of Illinois at Chicago speaking on “Geothermal Heat Pumps for Heating and Cooling Any Building Energy Bills.” Geothermal heating and cooling is … Continue reading →

Posted in activities, energy

Green Roofing Seminar at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Wednesday Evening

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Wednesday evening at 6pm, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (2430 N. Cannon Dr.) is hosting “Green Roofing for the Homeowner and DIY-er” with Molly Meyer of Rooftop Green Works. Green roofing is an excellent way to bring nature into our … Continue reading →

Posted in energy, green design

Spring Semester Starts Soon! Register for Sustainability Studies Courses!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

If you are interested in taking Sustainability Studies courses at Roosevelt University, the new semester begins January 30. While the Honors section of SUST 210 begins on Tuesday, there is still time to register before the many other offerings begin. … Continue reading →

Posted in biodiversity, courses, energy, food, planning, policy, service, transportation

Energy Programs for Illinois Consumers at Chicago Center for Green Technology Tuesday Evening

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

This Tuesday at 6pm, the Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N. Sacramento) is hosting “Energy Programs for IL Consumers & Money Saving Tips on Energy Bills” featuring Anna Warnock of the Citizens Utility Board. Join experts from the Citizens … Continue reading →

Posted in energy