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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

Earth Week to bring sustainability discussions, films to Northwestern

April 17, 2014

Northwestern sustainability groups will host several Earth Week programs next week in an effort to raise awareness about environmental issues on campus. The weeklong event, beginning Sunday, will focus...

Divvy bikes sit at a rental station in the city of Chicago. Evanston did not receive an Illinois state grant it had sought in order to bring Divvy to Evanston.

Evanston rejected for grant for bike-sharing program

April 15, 2014

While approving funds for a bike path through Northwestern, the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program denied Saturday a separate application to fund the expansion of a Chicago-based bike-sharing...

The Evanston Ecology Center is collaborating with the Pollinator Partnership and Burt’s Bees to provide habitats for pollinators, including birds, bees and butterflies. Five plants will be donated to the Evanston Ecology Center for every Burt’s Bees lip balm purchased at the Net Zero Walgreens.

Ecology Center partners with Burt’s Bees, Walgreens to help pollinators

February 26, 2014

The Evanston Ecology Center is partnering with multiple organizations in an attempt to provide more habitats for local pollinators and increase awareness about their plight. The center is working with...

John Edel, founder of The Plant, speaks at the McCormick Tribune Center on Tuesday evening. The Plant is a net-zero energy farm and food business operation.

Creator of sustainable indoor farm comes to Northwestern

January 28, 2014

Behind the brick walls of a former meatpacking facility on the South Side of Chicago, John Edel is working to create a model for sustainable urban farming. Edel, director and founder of The Plant,...

Chemistry Prof. Michael Wasielewski was named the new executive director of the Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern. ISEN is expanding after five years at NU.

Sustainability and energy ‘initiative’ becomes ‘institute’

November 12, 2013

The Initiative for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern has now become an institute, complete with a new executive director and plans for expanded research and facilities. ISEN, now the Institute...

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