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While most people know that tall mountains affect an area's climate, we usually think less about how tall buildings influence it. A team led by Argonne National Lab is investigating the effects of skyscrapers in Chicago, as covered by ABC 7 Chicago: abc7chicago.com/post/argonne-n…

The National Society of Black Engineers invited the #MWRD to its 2024 Summer #Engineering Camp. Students learned about #CivilEngineering #careers and worked on a fictional #stormwater project to protect a town from flooding. NSBE - Chicago Professionals NSBE mwrd.org

Alison Turner’s curiosity about people and what motivates them has fueled her fascination with patterns and statistics. Now, as the senior economic development researcher at Argonne, her spirit of inquiry helps her create economic models with a mission - bit.ly/4bUxxDG

A big thank you to Current CEO Alaina Harkness and her team for stopping by our office to discuss the great work Current is doing to drive water innovation and address critical water challenges. 🌊💙

We were honored to host Heather Boushey, Member of the @WhiteHouseCEA & Chief Economist for the Investing in America Cabinet, during her visit to Chicago! 🌊✨ Alongside members of our #GreatLakesReNEW coalition, Heather learned about our initiative's mission of turning waste

This week, I went to Chicago to participate in the International Manufacturing Technology Show #IMTS2024 and saw how manufacturing tech producers are feeling the boom in manufacturing facility construction. I also visited Current, an U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engine… 1/

Is it safe to swim in the Chicago River? 🏊 Well, before you turn up your nose to our urban waterway, it turns out it’s safer than you might think. Current’s Alaina Harkness and Karen R Weigert fill us in. trib.al/wEDwVU2

Someone cool and decent and community-minded in Chicago, please buy Build Coffee! Hannah and Bea literally nourished the City Bureau fellows and staff when they shared a building. It’s a true third space on the South Side that’s welcoming of everyone blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/27/woo…

"Winter is vanishing from the Great Lakes." WBEZ's Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco with this comprehensive take on the warming waters of Lake Michigan wbez.org/2024/09/27/chi…

🆕For Forbes: Big move in science and labor policy. The U.S. National Science Foundation & AFL-CIO ✊ signed a historic MoU to elevate worker voice in R&D and workforce training: forbes.com/sites/shalinjy… Liz Shuler NSF Director Anne-Marie Slaughter🇺🇦 FYI: Science Policy News Mary Alice McCarthy Maureen Conway New America #scipol

“A bottle of water per email” - The Washington Post deep dive into the resource costs of #AI and computing, a central issue for economic development, planning, and resource management that isn’t getting nearly enough attention.

CityLab Daily: How Mexico City averted all-out drought trib.al/upKoMGf

Brugada prioriza la crisis del agua de Ciudad de México en su primera semana de Gobierno elpais.com/mexico/2024-10… via EL PAÍS México

📞 Calling all city residents! Our largest-ever Mayors Challenge competition is now open—and we’re calling on city halls to work with communities and entrepreneurs to radically reimagine an essential municipal service they deliver every day. RT if your mayor needs to apply!

This weekend! ⬇️ One of the very best (and free!) fall events in Chicago and the perfect 🍂☀️weather to enjoy it. Get out to #OpenHouseChicago!

Climate change is disrupting the water cycle. A new report from the Global Commission on the Economics of Water projects demand could outstrip supply by 40 percent by the end of the decade. Via Popular Mechanics apple.news/AiDPjvHJUQBaon…

Midwest clean transportation jobs grew a robust 9% in 2023 - now employing 128,149 workers! 🚗With the #InflationReductionAct investing billions in the electric vehicle supply chain, these jobs are set to continue growing. Find out more at hubs.li/Q02Trh4f0

🌊 Save the Date! 🌊 Chicago Water Week returns May 4-10, 2025.🚰💧 Get ready for an exciting week filled with dozens of water-focused events hosted by our partners — including seminars, panels, facility tours, product showcases, volunteer activities, family fun, and more! 🔗

We are delighted to announce the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth, The University of Chicago’s hub for frontier research in economics and climate policy, and key energy & climate technologies, w/ a pioneering approach to education. About us🧵1/10