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The Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region is built on a solid foundation of work by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (Caucus) to lead local and regional climate action. We have begun the decisive decade: climate action must reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and we must adapt equitably to changes that are inevitable. This plan for […]

By transferring heat to and from the earth using deep underground wells, we’ve reduced energy and water usage on campus and CO2 emissions by a substantial amount.

Carleton’s clean energy journey began with construction of our two wind turbines (installed in 2004 and 2011) which put us on a path to consuming carbon-free electricity. But we needed solutions to drive down carbon emissions, and we were particularly interested in finding low carbon ways to serve our intense winter heating loads. Our Utility […]

The analysis focuses on transition of cropland to permanent perennial pasture, since perennialization of the landscape is shown to have the highest water quality, carbon, and infiltration impacts. However, transition for individual producers can take many forms and numerous other regenerative practices also have positive environmental and economic impacts. For example, many producers begin reintegrating […]

Following a statewide grass-fed value chain analysis, the project aims to work more deeply in a watershed near Chicago to support grass-based production, expand processing and distribution, and connect producers and aggregators to buyers in Chicago, particularly institutions. The purpose of this memo is to describe the rationale for selecting a watershed(s) for deepening place-based […]

The Midwest Big Data Innovation Hub (MBDH) is a network of people from academia, industry, government, and nonprofits who are passionate about using data-driven approaches to address grand challenges facing science and society. Anyone is welcome to join these efforts.

A collaborative network, promoting energy efficiency to optimize energy generation, reduce consumption, create jobs and decrease carbon emissions in all Midwest communities.

Employs formerly incarcerated people to recycle electronics. Offers an Indianapolis drop off location for old electronic devices.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) safeguards our state’s environment while supporting the economic growth and development crucial for Michigan’s future.

KERAMIDA Inc. is a WBE-Certified, leading provider of Sustainability & ESG, Climate/GHG, Environmental, Health & Safety consulting and engineering services.