View the original story published in Indian Country Today. “I kind of grew up with a lot of different tribal members,” said Melonee Montano, a member of the Red Cliff Band of Ojibwe. “ I used to have a tape recorder that I’d carry with me when I drove elders around to dialysis appointments or…
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Lead: Cheap for Pipes but Not for People
Patricia Gorrell grew up in Chicago and has lived there her entire life. She says she loves the taste of Chicago water, or at least she did until recently. Now, the best way she can describe it is “boring.” This is because Gorrell received a postcard in January from the City of Chicago allowing her…
Small Businesses at The Plant Putting the “Eco” Into Economy
Beer, coffee, tea, spices, cheese, honeybees, a mushroom lab, hydroponics, aquaponics, ice, ice cream, chocolate. What do all of these things have in common? For starters, they can all be found at The Plant, a 93,500 sq. ft. facility that houses small businesses in a collaborative environment on the South Side of Chicago. As of…
Research Growing at Chicago Botanic Garden Amid Climate Change Concerns
Stuart Wagenius’ eyes light up when he describes the dozens of species of bees native to a prairie in Western Minnesota where they pollinate purple coneflowers, Echinacea angustifolia. He only lists a few for the sake of time, but the excitement in his voice says he could go on much longer. The excitement dwindles, however,…
Northwestern Students Going Green Earth Day and Every Day
Many Northwestern University students and campus organizations are trading in purple for green this month to celebrate Earth Day on April 22 and Arbor Day on April 26. “With the increasing climate change concerns about the future of our planet and the sustainability of our planet, I think it’s important to have events where college…
Krispy Kreme 5K Held at Northwestern
The Chicago skyline was barely visible in the morning haze as the participants gathered at Northwestern University’s Lakefill just before 10 a.m. on Sunday. With the exception of one young man in a Speedo, the crowd was largely clad in a vibrant array of winter hats and coats. The temperature was 38 degrees Fahrenheit and…