Environment - Latino News Network

Solutions to an Illinois City’s Flooding Issue

Investigation of the many approaches that Berwyn’s local government can take to mitigate urban flooding for its residents, including green alleys.

Environment, Solutions Journalism

Illinois Residents Grapple With Urban Flooding

Excessive water that accumulates in developed areas, is a growing concern for residents and infrastructure.

Environment, Solutions Journalism

Improving Infrastructure In Washington To Benefit Both People and Nature

A project in Bellevue to update essential wastewater systems is designed to improve habitats for fish and wildlife and increase access to natural areas for people of all abilities.

¡Presente!: Leaders who are showing up for our communities, Environment

¡Presente! Dr. Martha Muñoz

A 2024 MacArthur Fellow, Dr. Martha Muñoz is known and celebrated for her groundbreaking research within evolutionary biology.

Environment

Meeting the Moment: Ensuring Wildlife, People, and Ecosystems Thrive

Maria Luisa Rossel works to unite all Americans and ensure the thriving of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world.

Environment

Factory Farm Pollution Can Be Seen From Space, Scientists Say

Study uses satellite data to document environmental inequities in North Carolina.

Environment

Western Monarch Butterfly Population Plummets to Near Record Low

“It is very important that we take action as soon as possible,” said Dr. Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón, a senior scientist at the National Wildlife Federation.

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Chicago South Siders impacted by air pollution can help shape future environmental policy

“The Southwest Side and the Southeast Side are becoming the black lungs of the city’s infrastructure”

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Chicago’s Southwest Side: Vision for Urban Revitalization

Implementing the plan will require collaboration, including utility companies and railroads that own patches of land along the river, public pressure, and time.