In the mid-70s, Bill Gates turned the world on its ear with the creation of Microsoft. He is now looking to change the world again by coming up with a cohesive solution to the very sticky and complex problem of climate change. “In a typical year, the world emits over 51 billion tons of greenhouse […]
Paula Crown is both an artist and a philanthropist. Her multimedia works combine technology, social activism, collaboration and sustainability.
After months indoors, the pandemic has made many of us profoundly more appreciative of outdoor spaces. As fall rolls in and you continue to look for ways to spend time outside before the icy chill of Chicago winter strikes, check out some of the breathtaking natural spaces protected by Openlands. Founded in 1963, Openlands is […]
Conservation scientist Dr. Krissa Skogen specializes in the pollination biology of evening primrose flowers that grow in the American West. But in December her work took her to a starkly different location: she was among the largest-ever all-women delegation to Antarctica, traveling with 99 other women in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, math and medical) fields to the […]
A joint undercover investigation by CORRECTIV and Frontal21 recently revealed the reach of the Heartland Institute in spreading disinformation on climate change in Germany. The Amazon endured the most intense fire season in almost a decade and an unpublished study found that 20% of the Amazon rainforest is emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs. […]
Mitchell Sam Rossi examines what’s being done to protect Marin’s coastal lands from the effects of climate change.
Climate change is among the greatest threats we face in our lifetime. In fact, in a 26-nation survey from 2018, climate change was viewed by more countries as a top international threat over ISIS and cyberattacks. No longer is it a conversation of the future, but an urgent cry for action. Every day, we see communities around […]
The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center is hosting their Annual Spring Luncheon on May 7 at the Hilton Chicago and will feature keynote speaker President Mary Robinson. This is the 25th consecutive year for the luncheon, which kicked off with speaker Grace Mirabella, former Vogue editor and founder of the popular 90s magazine Mirabella. Mark Hampton, Doris Kearns […]
Human rights champion Mary Robinson believes the climate crisis is humanity’s greatest challenge. More than leading a global fight against climate change, she’s raising the voices of the world’s most vulnerable people. The former and first female President of Ireland and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has been recognized for shining a light […]
Some eco-friendly habits require a big investment, like installing solar-panels on your roof or trading in your car for an electric vehicle. But, there are plenty of simple habits that we can easily implement to start living greener today. Here are nine easy ways to adopt a more eco-friendly lifestyle right now. 1. Try a […]
