On November 1st, DePaul University hosted a wealth management conference on building portfolio values through investments that address the pressing issues of our time, such as energy and water. The stage was set by Dr. Don Wuebbles’ presentation (PDF) on the science and impact of climate change caused principally by CO2 release into the atmosphere from […]
Continue readingThe University of Illinois launches CURES to become the go-to place for helping cities achieve resiliency and environmental sustainability
The Center for Urban Resilience and Environmental Sustainability (CURES) in association with the University of Illinois has been established under the leadership of Dr. Don Wuebbles, Professor of Atmospheric Science and Greenleaf Board member. CURES combines the unique research capabilities of the University with applied learning, education, and public engagement to help cities of all […]
Continue readingResources for the Future initiates its economic research platform on water
Greenleaf co-hosted a Chicago roundtable on September 27th (one of five nationally) to aid Resources for the Future, an independent research institution in Washington, DC, in establishing its new water resources research initiative. We convened experts from the Midwest on urban water infrastructure needs, prioritizing the availability of safe, affordable water, and the mitigation of […]
Continue readingProtecting Land, Water, and Atmospheric Resources
On August 30th, John Andersen presented with Greenleaf board members, Dr. Don Wuebbles of the University of Illinois and Dr. Sabina Shaikh of the University of Chicago, in Lake Forest on “Protecting Land, Water, and Atmospheric Resources for Human Health.”
Continue readingMicrogrid – Technology Development, Market Applications, and Policy
Microgrids have been a hot topic in the energy sector lately in a variety of applications both for developed and developing countries. This paper is a brief overview of microgrids, the market and opportunities, and policy and regulations followed by a few selected case studies. Please read the full paper here. Greenleaf Communities would like […]
Continue readingHSHW 2018 at the Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference
The fifth Healthy Soils for Healthy Waters Symposium was held March 6th and 7th at the Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference in Ada, Ohio. Almost 900 crop consultants, producers, and subject experts were in attendance. The series is dedicated to a whole systems approach to agricultural land management.
Continue readingImagine a Day without Water
Water unites all of us. Can you begin to imagine a day without water? It isn’t just your personal use of water – brushing your teeth, flushing your toilet, taking a shower – though those rituals are vital. Water is also essential to a functioning economy. An economic study released by the Value of Water […]
Continue readingComposting: Rethinking Food Waste
With the growth of the human population comes a demand for resources, an increase in consumption and consequently, waste. Greenleaf Communities understands the growing implications of waste – namely food waste.
Continue readingJohn Andersen celebrates dedication of Trout Bay Conservation Area
On June 16 and 17, John Andersen joined Nature Conservancy of Canada and its many conservation partners from the U.S. and Canada to celebrate the dedication of Trout Bay Conservation Area on the North Shore of Lake Superior.
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