Assessing Chicago's green credentials during a budget crisis

Sep. 22, 2011
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley wanted to make Chicago the greenest city in America. He got a lot of credit for being environmentally friendly but the record turned out to be mixed: more green roofs but still no city-wide recycling.

Dogs' harassment of gulls reduces beach contamination

Jun. 30, 2011
A Natural Resources Defense Council report indicates the use of dogs to harass gulls has helped reduce water contamination levels at Chicago-area beaches.The border collies being used at the beaches are trained to distinguish gulls from other birds.

Fate of Chicago coal plants could hang on election

Feb. 14, 2011
New leadership in Chicago’s City Hall could reopen some old fights, including a long-standing battle over two power plants: Crawford and Fisk.

NRDC wants barriers between Lake Michigan and Mississippi River

Oct. 20, 2010
An environmental group is recommending the separation of Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River basin to fend off Asian Carp.The National Resources Defense Council's report says permanent barriers would also improve the city's outdated water system.Henry Henderson is with the NRDC.