Monthly Archives: March 2012

“Living Downstream” Documentary Screening at Congress Lounge April 20th for Earth Day

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

In anticipation of Earth Day, Roosevelt University will host a screening on Friday, April 20th of the acclaimed environmental documentary feature film, Living Downstream, which features the life and work of writer, ecologist, and environmental activist Sandra Steingraber. As explained … Continue reading →

Posted in health, pollution, presentations, waste

Delta Institute Green Fair at ReBuilding Exchange April 15, Noon-5pm

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

The Delta Institute, a Chicago-based nonprofit agency that promotes green economic development, will host a free event to increase environmental awareness from noon to 5 p.m. April 15 at ReBuilding Exchange, 2160 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago. Participants will receive … Continue reading →

Posted in food, green design, presentations

Chicago Area Schools Develop Renewable Energy

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

A recent edition of Chicago Parent magazine profiled the steps Chicago-area schools are taking to develop renewable energy. Thanks to grants from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, solar arrays now grace the rooftops of about 100 Chicago area schools. … Continue reading →

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Registration for Fall 2012 Sustainability Studies Classes Is Open!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Although spring is starting in Chicago, registration is now open for Fall 2012 semester here at Roosevelt University.  Here are the Sustainability Studies offerings for the fall: We have three sections of SUST 210 The Sustainable Future, one downtown Monday … Continue reading →

Posted in biodiversity, courses, energy, food, planning, policy, recycling, waste, water

Will Chicago Area Host Another Landfill?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Currently, the City of Chicago has a landfill ban in place, preventing solid wastes from immediately affecting the health of residents. Might land in the city host a landfill again through a legal technicality? A private landfill operator that shut … Continue reading →

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“Living Downstream” Documentary Screening at Congress Lounge April 20th

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

In anticipation of Earth Day, Roosevelt University will host a screening on Friday, April 20th, of the acclaimed environmental documentary feature film, Living Downstream, which features the life and work of writer, ecologist, and environmental activist Sandra Steingraber. As explained … Continue reading →

Posted in health, pollution, presentations, waste | 3 Comments

World Water Day Summit: Clean Great Lakes Now

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Thursday was the 2012 World Water Day of Service. At Purdue University Calumet, a summit led by George Nnanna, director of the Purdue Water Institute, recommended improvements to the management of the Great Lakes. Nnanna said Indiana withdraws 10 billion … Continue reading →

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Chicago Botanic Garden Will Host World Environment Day June 2

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

The Chicago Botanic Garden will celebrate World Environment Day, the United Nations World Environment Programme’s (UNEP) global day of positive environmental action, for the fifth year from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2012. The day begins … Continue reading →

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Roosevelt Faculty, Students, Observe International World Water Day

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

  Thursday was the 2012 World Water Day of Service. On March 22, the United Nations marks International World Water Day, a day to celebrate freshwater and recognize its impact in our lives. Each year, the UN focuses on a … Continue reading →

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Ameren Announces 10-Year Elecricity Modernization Action Plan

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

Ameren Illinois, one of the large utilities in the state, recently announced a $625 million package of infrastructure improvements that are set to create more than 450 new jobs statewide. TThe huge spending package, spread over 10 years and called … Continue reading →

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