ILCost of Congestion in ChicagoPosted August 8th, 2008 by ElenaVelkov in
The Metropolitan Planning Council released a report this week about the true cost of Chicago-area congestion. It found that traffic costs the region $7.3 billion a year. Also, every hour a person sits in traffic, he or she loses about $14. ...read more » Global Warming's Threat to the Great LakesPosted May 30th, 2008 by ElenaVelkov in
The Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition has released a report showing increased concern about global warming’s effect on the Great Lakes. This includes dropping water levels, beaches closing and animal populations decreasing. ...read more » Michigan, Illinois Among 18 States that Pledged Commitment Against Global WarmingPosted April 25th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovIllinois and Michigan are among 18 states that pledged to take action against global warming at a recent conference at Yale. Governor Schwarzenegger spoke at the conference, along with Daniel Esty from the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy. ...read more » ComEd's "12 Ways to Green" CampaignPosted February 18th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovLarge utility Commonwealth Edison launched its "12 Ways to Green" campaign in attempt to raise awareness about energy efficiency. ComEd will launch new environmental initiatives through the media, newsletters and at its Web site. It will serve to save money and protect the environment. ...read more »  |
