Hydropanels: Conservation and Drinking Water Hydropanels are a leading-edge technology for providing drinking water. Bill Gates has called it a “clever idea I’m watching closely,” and has even invested
Hidden Lake, Picture Courtesy of Forest Preserve District of DuPage County I just finished “The Blue Machine: How the Ocean Works” by Helen Czerski, a physicist and oceanographer. It
Illustration of marine energy generators. Source: Green City Times. Marine energy generators use technology designed to harness renewable energy from the ocean and other bodies of water. Energy can
Image Generated with ChatGPT In an era defined by constant connectivity, the growing presence of artificial intelligence, and the pressures of digital overload, many people are asking: where does
A nature positive business approach puts nature and the environment at the center of business decision-making. This approach is important for addressing climate change, conserving biodiversity, and advancing sustainable development.
Image Generated by DALL-E Nature-based solutions (NbS) harness the power of nature to boost natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and human well-being to address major societal issues, including climate change. The
It’s not every day that a Pulitzer Prize winner writes a book about the environment and climate change. Well, Fen, Bog & Swamp by Annie Proulx has just been released;
St. Charles Park District, Pottawatomie Park, Image Courtesy of The Conservation Foundation When most people think of parks, they picture green lawns, hiking trails, or family picnics under shady
Navigating roads is easy for most of us, but wild animals often experience them as troubling challenges. To us, roads signify connection and escape, but for animals they can block
The recently implemented federal tariffs are now in effect. There has been considerable discussion regarding the implications for the overall economy. But what does it mean for land conservation and
The Biden Administration recently announced the “America the Beautiful” Initiative. On May 6, 2021, they outlined a vision for how the United States can work collaboratively to conserve and restore
In these days of limited funds, how can you justify the money spent on land conservation? Or put another way, what are the economic benefits obtained from land conservation? In
Graphic Generated with ChatGPT When we think of fast fashion, the images that come to mind are often stylish clothes, bargain prices, and ever-changing trends. But behind the racks
Yellow Star Grass at Dayton Bluffs Land and Water Reserve In 2017, the Natural Areas Stewardship Act was passed by the state of Illinois. Established to promote stewardship of
The More, The Merrier Conservation, Diversity, and The Law of Dependence Along with inspiring us to make wonderful tapestries, conservation also protects a greater diversity of species – while
