Tips on how to fight poor air quality indoors
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Wildfires out West and in Canada are hitting almost the whole country with thick smoke full of pollutants. Now, health experts are urging folks to crank up the AC.

Department of Energy grants $1.1M to Cook County for solar workforce equity

A total of $1.1 million will be allocated towards enhancing workforce pipelines, with a particular focus on benefiting minority workers and small business owners in Cook County.

Canadian wildfire smoke moving west across US
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The smoke is slowly moving west after days of lingering over major American cities like New York, Washington and Philadelphia.

How wildfires and pollen surges are causing health issues
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Dr. Rachna Shah from the Asthma and Allergy Center of Chicago talks about how environmental factors are impacting the health of people across the United States.

Chicago area air quality improving, but wildfire effects may linger a few days

The air in Chicago isn’t colored in a hazy dystopian orange like some parts of the East Coast, but wildfires raging in Canada may continue to affect air quality in the city and across Illinois for the next several days.

Johnson speaks at annual 'Cities Initiative' climate change conference

Leaders from over 230 member cities across the United States and Canada, including Chicago, gathered to discuss pressing environmental issues affecting the Great Lakes region.

Johnson speaks at annual climate change conference
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Leaders from over 230 member cities across the United States and Canada, including Chicago, gathered to discuss pressing environmental issues affecting the Great Lakes region.

Protesters take to City Hall in fight against Southside Recycling

Southeast Side residents called on Mayor Brandon Johnson to support them and not allow the metal shredding company to operate in their community.

Chicago restaurant embraces seaweed straws

Seaweed straws offer a similar texture and feel to plastic but have the advantage of being compostable within just 50 days.

Chicago restaurant introduces seaweed straws
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Seaweed straws offer a similar texture and feel to plastic but have the advantage of being compostable within just 50 days.