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20 kwi 2021 · Uniting expertise from 45 scientists, including Northwestern's William Miller and Aaron Packman, a new scientific assessment finds that Illinois climate is undergoing rapid change. Human health, agriculture, water supplies and ecosystems are at risk without immediate, lasting action
The changes observed in Illinois’ climate since the early 20th century are primarily driven by human activities, particularly increased emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases including carbon dioxide and methane.
7 mar 2022 · A new McKinsey analysis found that capital spending to reach net-zero emissions would need to increase from $5.7 trillion annually today to $9.2 trillion annually over the next three decades. That is an estimated increase of $105 trillion over 30 years.
15 wrz 2021 · Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a massive climate and energy plan into law — the last and hardest fought of his agenda items for his first four years in office as he gears up to run for a second term.
25 mar 2021 · The Nature Conservancy is working from global to local levels to tackle one of the biggest challenges of our time—climate change. In Illinois, our own actions can have an important impact on motivating climate action, reducing emissions and building resilience.
26 paź 2022 · Chicago Institutions Just Got $25 Million to Study Local Effects of Climate Change. Here’s How They Plan to Use It. The Department of Energy grant represents a turning point for environmental ...
13 wrz 2021 · In this Viewpoint, we focus on how corporates can anticipate the impacts on their business and provide perspectives on how new business models can be envisioned with climate change adaptation in mind to ensure sustainable long-term growth.
