Climate Change

Checking the Weather: Homeownership and Climate Change Risk

Checking the Weather: Homeownership and Climate Change Risk

A house near the northeast D.C. border, fills up with three feet of water during a rainstorm on Sept. 10, 2020. It’s important for homeowners and potential homebuyers to understand their house’s flood history and other climate change risks. (Photo courtesy of Deborah Wiggins) If you’re picking out clothes […] Click here to view original

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Climate change food calculator: What's your diet's carbon footprint?

Climate change food calculator: What’s your diet’s carbon footprint?

header image illustrating different foods like red meat, salmon, grains, rice and vegetables with the world as seen from space as background Avoiding meat and dairy products is one of the biggest ways to reduce your environmental impact, according to scientific studies. Switching to a plant-based diet can help […] Click here to view original

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New building code requires all-electric construction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

New building code requires all-electric construction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Civic Tech Builder Derek Eder is in the process of replacing gas appliances in his Oak Park home with electric ones. Credit: Derek Eder Developers aspiring to construct new buildings in Oak Park will be required to uphold a new building code calling for all-electric construction to reduce local […] Click here to view original

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