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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


Evanston mayoral candidates Daniel Biss, Lori Keenan and Sebastian Nalls each have different plans to address climate and sustainability in Evanston.

The Daily Northwestern’s Climate and Environmental Policy Guide to Evanston’s Mayoral Candidates

February 1, 2021

Many are asking political leaders at the national, state and local levels how they plan to combat the threat of climate change, protect ecosystems from pollution and address environmental racism. Here’s...

Nathan Kipnis speaks to an audience of 70 at the Evanston History Center on Thursday. Kipnis designed Evanston’s first LEED platinum-certified home.

Construction completed on Evanston’s first LEED platinum-certified house

January 26, 2018

Construction recently finished on Evanston’s first LEED platinum-certified house, designed by Chicago-based architect Nathan Kipnis. The one-story house, located at 1426 Mulford St., is the first...

Kresge Hall, which opened in August after renovations, is applying for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum certification, the highest ranking a green building can obtain. The Uni

Northwestern joins national challenge to reduce building energy consumption

September 21, 2016

Three weeks into its participation in a national energy saving challenge, the Office of Sustainability reported noticeable progress in its efforts to reduce Northwestern’s carbon footprint. To supplement...

The project leaders behind Kresge Hall are hoping to earn a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum certification for their design. The hall features several green features, including solar panels and low flow toilets.

Northwestern unveils environmentally-friendly Kresge Hall

August 24, 2016

The project leaders of the newly-renovated Kresge Hall are applying for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council as part of Northwestern’s...

Kresge Hall is nearing the end of its two year renovation and addition project. The upgraded building will open to students Fall Quarter.

Kresge Hall to open ahead of Fall Quarter 2016

May 19, 2016

Kresge Hall will open its doors in September prior to the start of Fall Quarter 2016, after nearly two years of being closed for renovations and additions. The upgraded space will feature a forum, cafe,...

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