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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


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Local activism plays key role in Evanston’s climate leadership, student thesis shows

September 25, 2022

Evanston’s history of community involvement in climate activism transformed the city into an environmental leader, according to Jack Jordan’s (Weinberg ’22) honors thesis.  The American Studies...

City warns residents about renewable energy solicitations

May 26, 2015

Following reports from several citizens, Evanston issued a warning Tuesday to residents about potentially misleading mail solicitations from an alternative electricity supplier. The city said residents...

EPA lauds Evanston for sustainability efforts

November 23, 2014

Evanston has been named one of more than 60 communities nationwide that have met a series of sustainability standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The city announced Thursday it has...

Council agrees to 20 percent emissions reduction by 2016

May 20, 2014

Evanston aldermen approved a plan to reduce emissions by 20 percent by 2016 at their meeting Monday night. The agreement comes in part as a result of the city achieving its first climate action plan...

Evanston’s new renewable energy contract part of a statewide trend

May 13, 2014

Evanston approved a contract Friday with a new energy supplier that will allow residents to purchase 100 percent renewable energy, making it one of more than 90 communities in Illinois with such a contract. The...

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