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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Registration for Fall (and Summer) 2012 Sustainability Studies Classes Is Open!
Although it is early spring 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 … Continue reading
Chicago Is Getting a Factory to Make Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Recently, we’ve brought news that charging stations for electric vehicles are being installed in Chicago, Evanston, and Oak Park. That’s an important part of the infrastructure necessary to transition from fossil fuels to other forms of energy in our transportation … Continue reading
Posted in energy, transportation
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Fracking Comes to Illinois. What Consequences Will It Bring?
One of the most popular and controversial energy development techniques in recent years is “fracking.” States from New York to Oklahoma have grappled with the promises and consequences of fracking, including water pollution and seismic activity. Now it appears fracking … Continue reading
Tribune Architecture Critic Blair Kamin Evaluates Roosevelt’s New Wabash Building
On May 5, Roosevelt University formally opens its new Wabash Building, starting a new chapter in the university’s history. Built to LEED specifications, the “vertical campus” will instantly become the second-tallest academic building in North America, and it is already … Continue reading
Posted in green design, news
CCGT Presents Talk on Greening a Renter’s Lifestyle, Saturday at 10am
Saturday from 10am-noon, the Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N. Sacramento) presents Laura Murphy, Insolar and Bryan Glosik, Jenny Babcock, and Steve Pincuspy with WRD Environmental discussing “Greening a Renter’s Lifestyle.” With urban development being one the most impending threats … Continue reading
Posted in energy, ethics, presentations, waste, water
Oak Park and River Forest Present the One Earth Film Festival This Week
The One Earth Film Festival will take place Friday through Sunday, April 27-29, 2012 at multiple concurrent venues in the Oak Park & River Forest. The Green Carpet Gala that kicks off the fest is Friday, April 27th from 7:30-9:00pm, … Continue reading
CCGT Presents Talk on Wooden Cities, Thursday at 6pm
Thursday at 6pm, the Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N. Sacramento) presents Roald Gundersen from Whole Trees Architecture & Structures discussing “Wooden Cities.” Wood is becoming the avant garde design material of the 21st Century, becoming a common material for … Continue reading
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Mari Gallagher Discusses Food Deserts at Roosevelt University Wednesday in the Congress Lounge
Food desert researcher Mari Gallagher is coming to Roosevelt University on Wednesday. As part of New Deal Service Days 2012, there will be a presentation and discussion on Food Deserts on Wednesday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. in Congress Lounge. … Continue reading
Celebrate Earth Day, Today and Every Day
Happy Earth Day! Here in the Chicago area, you can celebrate today by kayaking, having your kids plant a seed, or going to the Brookfield Zoo to party for the planet. Earth Day is also a good day to take … Continue reading
In an Old Chicago Slaughterhouse, Produce and Tilapia Grow
With the rise of urban farming in Chicago, efforts at year-round cultivation have increased. The Associated Press checked in on the progress of 312 Aquaponics. It’s on the third floor of an old meat-packing plant, a humid hothouse, of sorts, … Continue reading
