The Eco Club at Whitney Young Magnet High School grows food in its own greenhouse. A freshman project created by club leader Todd Katz, who teaches biology, aims to alleviate injustices related to food and health in Chicago communities.
John Edel has a plan for the future of food production. Farmers raise tilapia and grow lettuce in the basement with grow lights and aquaponics. Beer is brewed on the first floor. Two bakeries and a tea drink company occupy other floors. Separately, they each produce food and, with it, plenty of food waste. The building as a whole, however, produces just as much energy as it uses and there is little waste.
Read more…Unveiled in late 2011, the 5000 series rail car has become more visible on the CTA as the cars continue to be manufactured and placed in service. The new cars have electronic displays, added technology for those with disabilities and inward-facing seats.
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