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  • The ‘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.

    Feb. 14 read more
    Listen — 4:07
  • Climate change and shorter cold snaps

    Across the U.S. the longest cold snaps in wintertime are getting shorter, according to data analysis by the group Climate Central.

    Feb. 7 read more
    Listen — 3:44
  • Experts say more ‘smart’ technology is needed in the Great Lakes to monitor climate change

    Scientists say sensor networks, cloud-based data and other innovations could reveal more about how climate change is altering the Great Lakes.

    Jan. 3 read more
    Listen — 3:45
  • United Airlines has plans to fly with fuels made from sugar, corn and garbage

    The airline seeks to reduce its carbon emissions by using a new generation of jet fuels made from sustainable products.

    Dec. 4, 2021 read more
  • Illinois’ bold new green energy goal: 1 million all-electric vehicles by 2030

    Illinois’ green energy vision relies on revving up electric vehicle ownership and industry — with rebates, tax credits and incentives.

    Oct. 13, 2021 read more
  • How could climate change affect seasonal allergies?

    A doctor from the Chicago Allergy Center explains climate change and pollen.

    Sept. 27, 2021 read more
    Listen — 3:55
  • A Massive Green Energy Bill Was Approved By Illinois Lawmakers. Here’s What’s In It.

    Replacing coal and natural gas with renewable energy is just the beginning of what’s in a massive bill passed by Illinois lawmakers.

    Updated Sept. 13, 2021 read more
  • Illinois House Passes A Sweeping Energy Bill That Would End The State’s Reliance On Fossil Fuels

    Environmentalists and labor unions unite behind the bill to halt carbon emissions by 2050 and save several nuclear plants — but at a cost to consumers.

    Sept. 9, 2021 read more
  • Why did this summer in Chicago feel so hot?

    Illinois’ state climatologist says summer 2021 was the eighth warmest.

    Aug. 30, 2021 read more
    Listen — 3:43
  • How Can You Tell If A Company Is Actually Sustainable?

    Here’s what we learned from Xi Marquez, the associate director of education at The Nature Conservancy.

    Aug. 23, 2021 read more
    Listen — 3:32
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