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Over 40% of our energy consumption goes into powering our buildings, and we all know that we have to cut that Godzilla-sized footprint.

Poop in the river is something Chicago can get behind. Image credit:Photobucket, scubastza

Chicago is claiming that USEPA should not force the City to separate sewers and disinfect combined storm water and sewerage discharges that otherwise will go into area river channels.

From afar it looks like just another golden hued evening gown but up close it's hundreds of M&M wrappers--yum!

Cochineal dye vat.

Multi-platinum selling recording artists Collective Soul, who recently released a self-titled CD, “Collective Soul” and are touring in support of the album and their hit single “You,” and special guest the legendary Sam Moore, the GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum Rock & Roll Hall of Fame “Soul Man” who served as the inspiration for “The Blues Brothers,” will perform live at the Live Earth Run for Water Chicago event on April 18th!

The Dow Live Earth Run For Water is the largest worldwide water initiative on record to help combat the global water crisis, and consists of a series of 6km run/walks (the average distance many women and children walk every day to get water), culminating with water education villages and live musical performances.

“I’m a long-time environmental advocate and believe strongly that it is our duty as a society and as individuals to preserve our planet and its resources,” said Dean Rolland from Collective Soul. “The global water crisis is an environmental issue that affects nearly one billion people, and the Chicago community can help raise awareness and money to help address it.”

People in Chicago can register for the Dow Live Earth Run for Water run/walk today via The Active Network at http://liveearth.org/chicago.

Click here to read the full press release.

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When I was living in Chicago as a youngster, I never went swimming in Lake Michigan. There were always rumors about toxic chemical levels in the lake and killer carp that had infested the the biggest name in the Great Lakes.

Credit: Courtesy of Kenny Ek.

See the tree. The roots are underneath. They anchor the plant to the ground, and take in water and minerals. Unless they're "Steelroots," which live above the ground, to be appreciated as art and explored with your hands and feet.

In waterless urinals, a seal made from a light imiscible oil floats over a trap.