The 739 deaths in 1995 was the deadliest weather event in Illinois history and redefined Chicago’s emergency response and ...

Northwestern University researchers are giving the city 30 recommendations to better prepare for heat waves and potentially ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Earth Week runs from April 16 through April 22, Earth Day. It's historically celebrated to learn more about the environment and the harmful effects of climate change. All week ...

The effects of climate change are creeping into Chicago's low-income neighborhoods. July 23, 2014 More than 10 years ago Lori Burns is one of many people suffering the impact of climate change.

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How development is making underground climate change worse. In cities worldwide, heat from buildings and underground transportation causes the ground to warm at an alarming rate, by as much as 2.5 ...

Chicago Chicago sues oil companies for causing climate change, points to 1995 heat wave Chicago will be represented by California law firm funded by left-wing nonprofits ...

Climate change will result in thousands of new viruses spread among animal species by 2070 — and that’s likely to increase the risk of emerging infectious diseases jumping from animals to ...

Chicago residents risk daily lead exposure from toxic pipes. Replacing them will take decades. The city with the most lead ...

“When you think about climate change and where you feel the effects, it’s generally in dry periods, droughts, flash floods – all water-related things,” he told me. Never miss a story ...

“Society is in big trouble if we are looking to SEC lawyers, accountants, and economists to dictate how companies should address climate change,” said Peirce, who in a symbolic protest turned ...