Chicago Council Panel Declares Crisis Over Lake Shoreline Damage
Mayor Lori Lightfoot had previously declared a "local disaster" after January storms caused millions of dollars of damage.

Water crises threaten the lives of 190 million children in Africa
The triple threat of water-related crises include inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene.

Research finds climate change is making allergy season worse
A review of data shows the rate of temperature increase correlates to a rise in the number of patients suffering from nasal and sinus problems.

UN report: We're losing progress in fight against climate change
A new report finds Earth will likely hit a critical climate change threshold in the coming years.
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Who's who on Twitter? 'Verified' impostors blur the lines
Impostors have always been a problem on social media, but some worry that Twitter's new verification process is a step in the wrong direction.

Water crises threaten the lives of 190 million children in Africa
The triple threat of water-related crises include inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene.

Tracking brown macroalgae in the Atlantic Ocean
A large amount of sargassum is floating eastward in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to create beach hazards as is runs into coastlines.