Audrey Henderson is a contributing reporter at Canary Media focused on environmental justice and equity. She lives in the greater Chicago area. She has advanced degrees in sociology and law from Northwestern University. She specializes in sustainability in the built environment, culture and arts, policy, and related topics. Her work has been featured in Wallpaper, the Chicago Reader, Chicago Architect, Next City, Transitions Abroad, Belt Magazine, and other consumer and trade publications.
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Chicago-area partnership casts a wide net to recruit and train the electricians of the future
A family member introduced a young Elbert Walters III to the opportunities of the local electrical workers’ union. Now the executive director of Powering Chicago, Walters is working to diversify the field through a collaborative training center and mobile learning lab.By Audrey Henderson .
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Chicago company brings climate-friendly development to communities that need it most
A project that combines energy efficiency, solar power and electrification is part of developer A.J. Patton’s mission to invest in under-resourced neighborhoods.By Audrey Henderson .
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Here's a model for bringing geothermal to urban areas
Geothermal systems can cleanly heat and cool buildings, but they can be costly and complex to install, especially in cities. A Chicago building shows the way.By Audrey Henderson .
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On Chicago’s South Side, a unique bioenergy project helps fuel community connections
A biodigester fueled by food waste in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood is the centerpiece of a larger development to grow healthy food and economic opportunities.By Audrey Henderson .
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Chicago entrepreneur uses clean energy to create opportunities in disinvested communities
Arthur Burton is helping to close gaps in solar and electric vehicle charging stations, while providing job training for at-risk youth.By Audrey Henderson .
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A Chicago mansion shows the potential for geothermal energy in urban areas
Geothermal is a promising but elusive way to provide emissions-free cooling and heating for buildings. A project in Chicago shows how common challenges can be overcome.By Audrey Henderson .
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Black-owned companies seek to close electric transportation gaps in Chicago
A pair of hyperlocal ride-hailing startups in Chicago are positioning themselves to better serve predominantly Black neighborhoods.By Audrey Henderson .
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Climate laws boost Chicago efforts on equitable shift to electric transportation
Illinois’ 2021 Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and the new federal Inflation Reduction Act are providing momentum for community-based environmental justice projects, including an ongoing Chicago electric vehicle charging pilot.By Audrey Henderson .
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New appliances can help keep people in their homes, but upfront costs are a big obstacle
Organizations in Chicago help residents connect with grants and rebates for upgrades, which can result in significant energy savings.By Audrey Henderson .
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A decade after ‘EVTown,’ Rivian is making an Illinois city’s electric vehicle vision a reality
Officials in Normal, Illinois, see Rivian’s growth and corporate culture as a key part of the city’s long-term sustainability plan.By Audrey Henderson .
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