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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Residents, local activists convene to discuss climate-friendly home improvements

April 30, 2023

Local climate groups and the city hosted a gathering Saturday morning about educating people on renewable energy in their homes. The event spotlighted individual actions instead of  government initiatives.  As...

A bird sanctuary sign on a fence in front of a green area.

City Council passes bird-friendly building ordinance

September 27, 2022

New Evanston developments will be required to follow bird-safe standards in an effort to reduce bird collision deaths after City Council unanimously approved a safety ordinance designed in partnership...

Community members interact at a Environment Board and Equity and Empowerment Commission meeting. Board members proposed changes to the most recent draft of the Environmental Justice Resolution.

Environment Board and Equity and Empowerment Commission propose changes to Environmental Justice Resolution

February 21, 2020

The Environment Board met with the Equity and Empowerment Commission on Thursday to review and propose changes to the Environmental Justice Resolution, which they will present to City Council in the coming...

A tree near The Rock on Northwestern’s campus. The Climate Action and Resiliency Plan Working Group aims to plan and carry out Evanston’s third climate change initiative.

Evanston climate change action group takes first step in setting new climate goals

January 11, 2018

Evanston’s resident-led climate change action group held its second meeting Tuesday to review inventories from past initiatives as the first step toward devising a framework for future carbon emission...

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