All global warming

July 21, 2015

1995 Chicago Heat Wave: Then and Now

Public forum looks at response to past disaster and challenges ahead

drain pipe releasing water

April 9, 2015

Combined sewer systems lead to risk of illness after heavy rains

Contamination of drinking water may be to blame for health problems

Amin Salehi-Khojin

July 30, 2014

New catalyst converts carbon dioxide to fuel

Process could convert greenhouse gas to energy for healthier environment

Peter Doran pulling his supplies on a sled behind him

January 28, 2014

Chicago’s temperatures colder than Antarctica

Polar vortex pushes subzero temperatures from Earth’s poles, scientist says

March 13, 2012

Charcoal Studied for Landfill Methane Containment

Methane, often used for cooking and heating, is a potent greenhouse gas — more than 20 times more effective at trapping atmospheric heat than carbon dioxide. A major source of slow methane leaks is old, abandoned landfills and town dumps.