Science
Today in labor history: First Earth Day teach-in held
April 22, 2013The late environmentalist, Sen. Gaylord Nelson, D-Wis., founded Earth Day as an environmental teach-in first held on April 22, 1970.
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Report: Toxic cloud could sicken millions in Chicago
April 18, 2013A rapidly spreading toxic cloud of hydrofluoric acid fumes from an accident at two oil refineries in Lemont and Channahon, Ill., could kill thousands and sicken millions in the Windy City.
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Environmental and union leaders say unity is a must
April 17, 2013Unionists and environmentalists face common enemies - in corporate suites and Congress.
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Cold spring linked with melting sea ice
March 26, 2013Across large portions of North America and Europe, the beginning of spring has been cold. Scientists have now attributed that to the intense loss of Arctic sea ice caused by climate change.
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Exhibit exposes coal’s impact on communities
March 5, 2013The "Climate of Uncertainty" exhibit, explorong the negative impact humans are having on the environment, continued at the DePaul Art Museum with an event called "Coal Country and Beyond."
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