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Experts in Chicago explore how community-based strategies can fight climate change
A new report details how getting involved can make an impact — and how community-based strategies can significantly reduce ...
30 years after deadly Chicago heat wave, threats persist as climate change elevates risks
The 739 deaths in 1995 was the deadliest weather event in Illinois history and redefined Chicago’s emergency response and disaster preparedness.
Companies Are Starting To Get The Big Picture On Climate Action
The first is that addressing climate change needs to be viewed through a strategic lens rather than as an altruistic act or ...
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30 Years After Chicago’s Deadliest Heat Wave, Systemic Racism Is Still the Root Problem
CHICAGO—Cheryl Johnson was watching the news during the worst heat wave in her city’s history when she learned that a man she ...
Chicago activists urge Pritzker to pass law to make polluters pay for climate change damages
They want the fossil fuel industry — instead of taxpayers — to be responsible for funding green, resilient infrastructure and ...
Extreme heat can pose a danger to baseball players and fans. It’s also changing the physics of the game.
The Kansas City Royals were hot Wednesday at Wrigley Field, scoring an 8-4 road win. So were the Chicago Cubs. And the ...
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Chicago Was Supposed to Warn Residents About Toxic Lead Pipes. It’s Barely Started
This story is a partnership between Grist, Inside Climate News and WBEZ. This coverage is made possible through a partnership ...
Extreme heat. Warmer water. More ticks. Fewer fish. Climate change report brings grim news.
The assessment builds on a 2019 report published by the Environmental Law and Policy Center and conducted by a team of ...
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Climate Change Investment Initiative Paves the Way for Innovation in ...
"Climate change requires us to take bold, collective action,” said Exelon President and CEO, Calvin Butler. “The 2c2i program is a key component of Exelon’s ...