Chicago-area youth tie climate change to schools
Students from the Chicago Climate Youth Coalition used Earth Day to push for more green policies in Chicago Public Schools.
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The pandemic made birdwatching more popular, but the timelines are shifting on when some of the most cherished birds arrive.
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A changing climate and unexpected freezes during spring
An untimely spring freeze can be dangerous for crops and home gardens in Illinois.
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Listen — 4:08Great Lakes water could become a hot commodity
The Great Lakes hold about a fifth of the world’s supply of surface freshwater, and that resource is under the threat of commercialization.
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Listen — 3:10Chicago’s latest climate action plan aims to cut emissions and address environmental justice issues
Fourteen years ago, Chicago was the first major U.S. city to tackle climate change. Now it’s ready for a reboot.
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Listen — 5:36Climate change presents a dilemma for some considering childrearing
A listener is conflicted about bringing kids into a world with an uncertain climate future. We talk to two experts with advice.
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Listen — 4:21How the winter of 2021-2022 compared with recent years
Illinois State Climatologist Dr. Trent Ford says December was among the warmest on record. But the cold and snow arrived in the new year.
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Listen — 3:59The man who predicted climate change
British amateur meteorologist Guy Callendar was remarkably prescient many decades ago.
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Listen — 4:07The ‘winter grab’ in the Great Lakes
Researchers are out “grabbing” samples and measurements from all over the Great Lakes to better understand the lakes in winter.
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