What’s happening to our planet? Every day another disaster – storms, floods, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, wildfires, volcanoes, excessive heat, droughts – a kind of climate terrorism. Such a terrible litany. Stress […]
Tag: Sustainability
Town Hall Meeting: How will the City of Evanston phase out natural gas?
Join Mayor Biss, City staff, and community leaders for a discussion of potential legislation requiring new construction to be fully electric, without natural gas connections. – Learn about why the […]
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Here’s how Evanston’s new plastic bag ban affects stores – and you
The Evanston City Council voted in May to ban single-use plastic bags at all businesses and charge a 10-cent tax on any non-plastic bags provided to customers at larger stores. […]
Posted inCity News
City’s electrification working group plans to survey residents in August
The city’s Building Electrification Working Group plans to survey Evanston residents in August about their familiarity with and concerns about prohibitions against natural gas connections in new construction. The committee, previously […]
Posted inArt & Life
Planting the seeds for biodiversity in Evanston
As Evanstonians look for ways to promote sustainability, some start by simply looking out their windows. Pollinator gardens and initiatives like “No Mow May” encourage residents to consider how to […]
Posted inCity News
1st Ward updated on Ryan Field, sustainability and business plans
A recent First Ward meeting featured details of several new Evanston programs, including a plan to offer Evanston homeowners no- or low-cost home repairs and upgrades. At the meeting, held […]
Evanston Repair Cafe
“Never take broken for an answer” Following the Ifixit motto, the Repair Café Volunteers will do their best to bring your beloved items back to life… with your help! So, […]
Climate Action and Sustainability in Evanston
Join us for a presentation by Cara Pratt, Sustainability and Resilience Coordinator for the City of Evanston, and learn more about Evanston’s Climate Action and Resilience Program. Cara Pratt, Sustainability […]
Posted inClimate Watch
Getting to know Cara Pratt
The word “sustain” is fascinating: In one definition, it means to prolong in the same manner, such as pressing the pedal on a piano to prolong the resonance of a […]
Posted inBusiness & Economy
City reinvigorates climate action steps with new hires
A little more than a year after a new coordinator took over the Sustainability and Resilience office, the city council voted to add two additional employees to the one-person operation. […]