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With the city’s water systems at full capacity, Chicagoans have urged people to reduce their water consumption

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With the city's water systems at full capacity, Chicagoans have urged people to reduce their water consumption

CHICAGO Record-breaking rainfall has taken a toll on area waterways, prompting officials to urge Chicagoans, many of whom are still cleaning out basements and replenishing sewage in their homes, to limit water consumption. According to Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and Department of Water Management officials, Chicagoans can help reduce the amount of water currently overwhelming … Read more

The jewelry industry has urged to see the light on sustainability

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The jewelry industry has urged to see the light on sustainability

If attendees at last month’s Future of the Jewelry Industry Summit were initially unsure of their role in tackling climate change and inequality, the massive successes of Harvard University and MIT left no doubt. First, the keynote speaker, Dan Schrag, professor of geology, environmental sciences and engineering, as well as public policy, at Harvard, where … Read more