Chicago Heat Wave

It's Climate Change, Stupid

Elliott Negin | Posted 03.24.2012

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Elliott Negin

The biggest long-term threat to the U.S. economy isn't government over-regulation, high taxes, or even the deficit. It's climate change. But you won't hear this from any of the presidential candidates, or the media covering their campaigns.

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Cool Ways To Beat The Heat In Chicago

| Ashley Henshaw | Posted 09.24.2011

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At this point, it's getting a little hard to remember why we're supposed to love the summer heat so much. We know that snow and sleet were here just a...

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Climate Change Brings More Deadly Heat Waves

Sarah Lovinger | Posted 09.19.2011

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Sarah Lovinger

While July is always a warm month, the extent and duration of this year's heat is unusual and deadly. News reports indicate that people are dying in this protracted heat wave.

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PHOTOS: Chicago Gets Baked

Posted 09.19.2011

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Chicagoans are being urged to stay indoors Wednesday as the unbearable heat that has gripped much of the nation becomes even less bearable. As of ...

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Oppressive Heat Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better

Posted 09.18.2011

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Chicago is certainly not the only city suffering from extreme heat and high humidity at the moment--but things are expected to get worse before they g...

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Scorching Heat Friday: See The Forecast For July 4th Weekend

Posted 08.30.2011

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Get indoors, grab a cold beverage, and blast the A/C: Friday is expected to be the hottest day of the year, as a one-day heat wave could push the merc...

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