Where to see birds in the Chicago area this winter
Joanne Fessett, executive director of the Illinois Audubon Society, speaks about where to go winter birding, and how bird patterns change along with our climate.
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Chicago’s holiday tree recycling program is starting
Deputy Commissioners Malcolm Whiteside and Chris Sauve, speak about the City of Chicago’s tree recycling program. It starts this Saturday and runs for two weeks.
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Listen — 3:30How winter road salt impacts our aquatic ecosystems
Road salt, meant to clear roads and sidewalks of ice and snow, often ends up in our local waterways, where it raises chloride levels and can harm aquatic life.
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Listen — 4:04A new study explains why the Southern Hemisphere is more stormy than the Northern
New research led by University of Chicago professor Tiffany Shaw explains weather patterns in hemispheres and their growing asymmetry.
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Listen — 4:17How to transition to solar power in Illinois
Wondering how to switch to solar power? A climate reporter walks us through the steps.
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Listen — 4:13Chicago winters are becoming warmer and wetter
Chicago winters are getting warmer, which has positive and negative consequences. Illinois State Climatologist Dr. Trent Ford shares more.
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Listen — 4:13Extreme precipitation is testing Chicago’s water system
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s “Deep Tunnel” is built to store billions of gallons of water during heavy rainfall. But is it enough to handle extreme weather linked to climate change?
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Listen — 4:13An expert explains why he’s hopeful about the fight against climate change
Climate expert Don Wuebbles argues why we should be optimistic about what can be done to address climate change.
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Listen — 3:59Which Halloweens were the coldest and creepiest in weather history?
We asked the Illinois State Climatologist about which Halloweens have been the chilliest, wettest, foggiest and spookiest.
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Listen — 4:05Birds are declining in almost every U.S. habitat
Many bird populations are on the decline, including in the Chicago area.
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