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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.

NU students, faculty and staff help organize the Midwest Climate Summit

October 7, 2020

If the 12 states that are a part of the Midwest were a country, they would be the fifth-largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world. This year, representatives of over 20 organizations, from universities...

In February, the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees rejected Fossil Free NU’s divestment proposal. However, experts have doubts regarding the long-term viability of fossil fuels from both an economic and environmental point of view.

Following the rejection of Fossil Free NU’s divestment proposal, experts have doubts regarding the long-term viability of fossil fuels

May 21, 2020

In February, the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees rejected Fossil Free Northwestern’s divestment proposal, saying the proposal did not meet the divestment criteria outlined in the Statement...

Northwestern students listen to speakers at The State of Sustainability in Scott Hall. The event featured updates from ASG, sustainNU and ISEN about sustainability initiatives on campus

Administrators outline plan for energy use recording, encourage student action at The State of Sustainability

February 19, 2019

SustainNU, Associated Student Government and the Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern encouraged students to engage in sustainable practices and advance sustainability throughout campus...

The University of Minnesota's Jessica Hellmann speaks at the annual Climate Change Symposium. She discussed international issues about climate change and greenhouse gases.

Climate Change Symposium explores intersection of environmental issues

October 14, 2016

Speakers at the annual Northwestern Climate Change Symposium discussed local and international issues regarding water, energy and climate at Norris University Center on Thursday. The goal of the annual...

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