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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Lake Michigan in November. According to Stefanie Levine, Lake Michigan’s water levels have risen six feet in the past three years and are near historic highs.

Northwestern tackles coastal stabilization project as lake levels continue to threaten shorelines

November 18, 2020

On Sept. 23, Northwestern students received an email from Facilities Management that the University would begin an emergency coastal stabilization project along the perimeter of the campus bordering Lake...

Kumar Jensen in a black shirt sitting in a chair.

Kumar Jensen presents sustainability update to City Council

February 25, 2020

Kumar Jensen, Evanston’s chief sustainability and resilience officer, delivered a sustainability and legislative update to City Council at Monday’s meeting, emphasizing the need for aggressive climate...

Northwestern University in the winter. Last year, the university canceled classes after the polar vortex descended over Chicago and brought near record-breaking temperatures.

Evanston sees mild winter — so far — in stark contrast to last year

February 4, 2020

This winter is going easy on Evanston — at least so far. Temperatures and snowfalls have been much less harsh compared to last winter’s polar vortex. The polar vortex hit the city in late January...

 Willard Residential College. Even though coastal states like Florida and California receive the brunt of climate change-related attention, Illinois also faces serious climate-change related impacts.

New state law could allow more aggressive climate action

November 14, 2019

A new Illinois state law could allow more aggressive action to be taken by the state against climate change. Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Aug. 15 signed a bill, which repeals the Kyoto Protocol Act of 1998....

Lake Michigan. Both extreme weather events and invasive species pose a risk to Lake Michigan and the surrounding Chicago area.

Invasive species, extreme weather pose threat to Lake Michigan, report finds

April 21, 2019

Lake Michigan is experiencing negative environmental harm that could worsen with climate change, according to scientists. In a recent report by the Environmental Law and Policy Center, a team of 18...

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