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Studies show how global warming can actually increase the chances of hitting home runs since warm, humid air is less dense so the ball can travel farther.
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Studies show how global warming can actually increase the chances of hitting home runs since warm, humid air is less dense so the ball can travel farther.
With Opening Day ahead for the Chicago Cubs and White Sox, one thing the home teams were watching is the weather. This year's temperatures have been as unpredictable as any game and experts say their research has found climate change to be a game changer.
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
The documentary welcomes viewers into the Bad River Band's decades-long battle for sovereignty.
Experts say climate change will drive up the price of bananas, but consumers should already be paying more.
That vulnerability of one type of plant, orchids, is what makes them such a good indicator of environmental change, a canary in the coal mine for ecological shifts.
Anyone who stepped outside on Tuesday may have noticed a big warmup. Chicago was about 20 degrees warmer than average for this time of year. Scientists are watching how the shifts affect local plant life, and orchids, which are on display at the Chicago Botanic Garden, hold special significance.
A widespread coral bleaching event is happening across the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, and scientists warn similar events could be happening all over the world. Bleaching means the coral is under stress from things like warming ocean temperatures and pollution. These ecosystems not only provide food and economic security to millions of people, but saving these habitats could also save lives.
Thanks to the warmer weather, the commute for motorists should be getting a little smoother. Chicago crews have been able to patch more potholes.
Dramatic changes in temperatures affect the flow of sap used to make syrup for the Funks family, who've run their business for generations.
For generations, the Funks Grove Maple Sirup Farm has been a destination for drivers traveling the historic Route 66. It's the largest maple syrup farm in the state, and it's getting ready for a busy season. But recent warm weather has spoiled some of the producers' plans, and it's becoming a trend.
Experts say they need to hunt rodents to survive long winters and climate change is making their prey more scarce.
What might be a few enjoyable days for humans, is deadly for animals in and around Chicago.
On Tuesday, the high in Chicago hit 71. By Wednesday, it was back to the 20s. While we are usd to the unpredictable in Chicago weather, experts said we will be seeing more unusual weather moving forward – due to climate change.
On Tuesday, the high in Chicago hit 71. By Wednesday, it was back to the 20s. While we are used to the unpredictable in Chicago weather, experts said we will be seeing more unusual weather moving forward – due to climate change. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
But the unseasonable weather is an example of the unpredictable weather that experts say climate change will ensure everyone continues to see. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
With no snow on the ground or ice on the lake, drought is among the larger implications. Some parts of the Midwest are already seeing it.
This week, the high on Monday was a record-setting 69 degrees, followed by a high of 74 on Tuesday, and then a crash to a high of 32 on Wednesday. It is all connected to climate change, as CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
It's the middle of the winter, but there are still 149 wildfires burning across Canada, including 2 deemed out of control.
Similar lawsuits have been filed recently in California and New York City.
Dirt is about as basic and fundamental as it gets. But under a microscope at a lab at Northwestern University, something we think of as simple becomes much more complex. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Through one Chicago area lab's research, soil could be a change maker.
The toll was almost sure to keep rising. Chile's president and a governor said they think some of the blazes could have been started on purpose.
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists unveiled its latest reading of the Doomsday clock on Tuesday morning, signaling how close humanity is to global catastrophe.
Illinois is the first state in the Midwest to put legislation in place charting a path to 100 percent clean energy by 2050.
