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The Daily Northwestern

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. The city praised the success of outreach in its climate action plan.

City praises outreach as major success of CARP

October 31, 2019

In December 2018, Evanston City Council passed the Climate Action and Resilience Plan, Evanston’s response to climate change as the Great Lakes region grows more sensitive to a changing environment. Almost...

Lake Michigan. Average temperature has risen 1.4 degrees Farenheit in the Great Lakes region, higher than the 1.2 degree change across the contiguous United States.

Great Lakes states see rise in average temperature, report says, posing risk to vulnerable populations

April 24, 2019

States in the Great Lakes region have experienced an increase of 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit during the period from 1985-2016, relative to 1901-1960, according to a recent report from the Environmental Law...

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...

Lake Michigan. Experts released a report on the effects of climate change on Lake Michigan.

Report warns of climate change-related impacts on Great Lakes

April 7, 2019

Experts warn that climate change poses a significant threat to the Great Lakes region, according to an Environmental Law and Policy Center report published last month. The report, compiled by 18 scientists...

Harley Clarke Mansion, 2603 Sheridan Rd. Evanston residents voiced their concerns about the resolution to demolish the Harley Clarke mansion before City Council votes on Monday.

Evanston residents voice concerns about Harley Clarke Mansion demolition resolution

June 18, 2018

Evanston residents spoke out against a resolution concerning the future of the Harley Clarke Mansion and Coach House that Aldermen will vote on at Monday's City Council meeting. The resolution, presented...

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