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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


An illustration of two hands holding an Earth on top of a bed of greens.

Evanston Public Library to host climate activism series during Earth Month

March 31, 2021

To honor Earth Month and localize the climate crisis, Evanston Public Library is hosting several community climate activism events in April, according to a Tuesday news release.  EPL is partnering...

sustainNU has put together a variety of remote programming to celebrate Earth Day this year. Students can attend a teach-in or listen to a symphony performance to recognize the day.

SustainNU celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day virtually

April 21, 2020

On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans rose to demand environmental action, marking the first observance of Earth Day. These protests led to the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species...

“Art for the Earth” will showcase local pieces centered around the natural world. Ted Glasoe photographs Lake Michigan and will partake in the program.

Evanston Made to address environmental issues through ‘Art for the Earth’ in April 2020

November 20, 2019

Over the last eight years, Evanston artist Ted Glasoe has focused his photography on Lake Michigan’s beauty, but over time, he came to understand the way it is “abused” and “polluted.” Glasoe’s...

Schwartz: Environmentalism is more than nature photos, requires political action

Schwartz: Environmentalism is more than nature photos, requires political action

April 22, 2018

Instagram is always popping on Earth Day. People become environmentalists for the day, posting heartwarming photos of themselves enjoying nature and professing their love for the planet. I’ll be honest...

Evanston holds cleanup events across city in celebration of Earth Day

April 22, 2018

The city hosted “Clean Up, Evanston!” at various sites on Saturday to celebrate Earth Day. Volunteers cleaned litter, planted trees and interacted with community organizations also in attendance.

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