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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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Fluctuating water levels in Lake Michigan and increasing storms cause increasingly overwhelmed stormwater systems and erosion in Evanston

May 5, 2022

After City Council declared a climate emergency in April, councilmembers said they hope to double down on the city’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan, a policy plan enacted in 2018 to guide the city’s...

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Educators discuss student engagement in climate change education as part of One Book One Northwestern series

April 5, 2022

K-12 and college science educators discussed climate change education and shared their thoughts on engaging students during a virtual panel Tuesday. “How could you think about trying to mitigate climate...

Where does Northwestern’s food waste go?

February 23, 2022

Have you ever wondered what happens to Northwestern’s leftover dining hall food? The waste, which measures up to about 3.6 tons, gets composted every week. Some trays of food that do not go out to serve...

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“Time’s running out”: How Evanston has made a name for itself through its efforts to fight the climate crisis

July 30, 2021

It’s not easy being green — but over the past decade and a half, Evanston has done just that, making a name for itself as a sustainable city. From being the first city in Illinois to commit to full...

Northwestern sustainability administrator Rob Whittier takes talents to Colorado

February 18, 2016

Rob Whittier has climbed Mount Rainier, conquered the trek to Everest Base Camp and scaled Mount Kilimanjaro during his honeymoon. Next week, he will continue on to the mountains of Colorado in a newly...

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