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Chicago has a lot of must-see landmarks, and now it has a must-see website. The Art Institute of Chicago has an online presence devoted solely to providing information about building green roofs in Chicago. Among its features are: A detailed resource for how to get a green roof started Comprehensive information about how to select [...]
Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) dubbed Colorado as the second highest ranking state in the nation with Energy Star schools. In 2009, 116 schools of their schools earned this prestigious Energy Star recognition. Colorado schools have taken energy efficiency seriously. In order to earn Energy Star status, the institution must use about 35 [...]
Groundwork Denver’s mission is to create a sustainable community environment and foster healthy partnerships to help this happen. Its Program Director, Julie Connor, is using her background in activism and the strength of her personality to help encourage positive change. Prior to being a program director, Connor was a Peace Corps worker and council aide. [...]
For many people around the world, quality water is a luxury. Did you know that 884 million people don’t have access to safe drinking water? In an effort to solve this water crisis, the Denver-based international development organization Water for People is campaigning for “The Current of Change.” The numbers of people who drink water [...]
Yes, that’s right. It’s a dust bowl. Sure, it resembles a verdant field backed by an orchard in bloom, but according to the California Farm Water Coalition, it’s a dust bowl. I took this photograph last month on I-5, heading back to Los Angeles from San Francisco. The whole trip via highways 101-152-5 was a [...]
