August 2001

Can Solar Power Work in Chicago?

Solar Power Tops Chicago’s Renewable Energy Commitment
by Bobbye Middendorf
The City of Chicago and the State of Illinois are gaining national attention as they take aggressive steps to put renewable energy into place.

Chicago Institutions Go Solar
by Beth Rasch
These days, the City of Chicago is setting a new standard by harnessing solar energy to power some of its museums, schools, and public buildings.

Growing Green Power in Illinois
by Dave Aftandilian
Efforts are being made in the State of Illinois to bring the price of solar energy down, and to make it available to anyone who wants to buy it.

Solar Thermal Heats Up
by James Faber
While scientific advances have recently brought other clean energy solutions to the table, solar thermal energy continues to be a reliable, proven technology.

Solar Energy Resources
by Kris Leja


Caring for the Windows of Our Souls
by Ana Arias Terry
Nearly 6.4 million new cases of eye disorders are popping up yearly, but if we’re willing to consider a holistic perspective and make some changes to our habits, we can help maintain our precious sight.

Organic Food for Everyone
by Ross Thompson
Natural Needs, Inc. has been working to get everyone in America eating organic food since the late seventies. Now, more than twenty years later, they’re as optimistic as ever that they will succeed.