News roundup Archives

"Now I know light bulbs may not seem sexy," President Obama said, "but this simple action holds enormous promise because 7 percent of all the energy consumed in America is used to light our homes and our businesses."

Sexy and light bulb in the same sentence? Only Obama. The simple action he's talking about is cuting the amount of electricity used by certain types of fluorescent incandescent lighting by 15 to 25 percent by 2012.

Read more about Obama's plan here.

>> Also, poo power

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 -- 9:52 p.m.

Wanna eat local? Apparently, you can eat Lays potato chips, then ...

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 -- 9:28 p.m.

Here are some handy tips from the Tribune for shopping at farmers markets. The Green City Farmers Market opened last week, and I have yet to go! But I'll be there tomorrow--I can't wait!

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 -- 11:04 a.m.

>> Exelon wants to build solar power plant on the South Side

>> A few Earth Day discounts

>> Earth Day around the world

Friday, April 27, 2009 -- 1:38 p.m.

According to this story from the Tribune's Swamp, the Obama administration plans to "declare greenhouse gases a threat to public health today."

About time. I could have told you that a while ago ... but definitely a good move.

Monday, April 6, 2009 -- 3:15 p.m.

>> I love the new Grist Web site! Especially the food page.

>> A new Topic Blog from the New York Times, The Starter Garden.

>> How to make your own tortillas.

Saturday, March 21, 2009 -- 5:42 p.m.

I had a feeling that Daley wasn't living up to his green standards. Check out this great story the Tribune did about green promises the city didn't really fulfill. Really interesting read!

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 -- 7:06 p.m.

>> Lots of seafood news from the Tribune today. Here are some tips on making "green" seafood choices. Plus, Shaw's Crab House is working with the Shedd Aquarium to offer more sustainable choices on their menus in Chicago and Schaumburg.

>> The N.Y. Time's newest installment of The Green Home: The effects of carpets and rugs on the environment.

>> The White House lawn will be home to a vegetable garden.

>> Another New York Times installment of The Green Home on beginner steps to a more eco-friendly home.

>> Remember the ozone layer? Ozone pollution can be lethal.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 -- 7:06 p.m.

>> This is what I like to see! Seed sales are up, according to this story from USA Today. It's the perfect time to get them--my dad's going to help me plant mine this weekend.

>> A town of 60,000 in Sweden is trading the town's fossil fuel usage for hydropower, nuclear power and windmills.

>> A conservation community in Serenbe, Ga., modeled after Illinois' Prairie Crossing (which I'm ashamed I didn't know about considering it's a mere 10 minutes from my hometown ...).

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 -- 10:14 p.m.

During the course of each day, I see lots of news stories related to the environment, global warming, green products, etc. And every time I see one of these stories that I particularly like or find interesting, I want to tell all of you about it--but posting every link I see as I see it seems like a waste of your time and mine. Instead, I'm going to post a roundup of story links whenever I can. And if you see a story you think should belong in the roundup, feel free to e-mail me the link at sdoshi@tribune.com or just post a message to the board!

>> Sears Tower going green? The Tribune's Skyline blog writes about speculation the building's being re-covered in silver--and it's efforts to save energy.

>> Foodies and organic/sustainable food proponents are excited about Obama's choice for USDA deputy--Kathleen Merrigan.

>> Antarctica's glaciers are melting faster than expected. Yikes!!