Environment

5 articles

Smoggy cityscape with hazy sky due to Canadian wildfire smoke, people wearing masks on the street.

Best in City

Canadian wildfire smoke blankets millions, bringing historic air pollution

More than 115 million people across the U.

Hannah Pierce·July 17, 2026

Michigan angler with a fish, contemplating the new 2026 Eat Safe Fish Guide warnings and relaxed consumption recommendations.

Local Guides

Michigan Releases 2026 Eat Safe Fish Guide with New Warnings

This year, Michigan relaxed 59 fish consumption recommendations, but made 65 others more protective, revealing a contradictory and often worsening picture for local anglers.

Hannah Pierce·June 9, 2026

Chicago skyline at sunset with visible smog, a person in the foreground wearing a mask.

Community

Chicago Air Quality Unhealthy Through Thursday Morning

As of mid-afternoon on Monday, July 14th, Chicago's air quality index value hit 137, signaling unhealthy conditions.

Hannah Pierce·May 28, 2026

A single American Robin perched on a branch in a Chicago park, symbolizing the decline in bird populations and its impact on the urban ecosystem.

Real Estate

Robin decline impacts Chicago's ecosystem & human well-being

In 2024, the relative abundance of robins in Illinois plummeted to its lowest point since 1984, according to the Chicago Sun-Times and wbez .

Aaron Blake·May 23, 2026

A modern recycling truck collecting bins in a clean Nottinghamshire neighborhood, symbolizing the new waste management changes and collection schedule.

Services

Nottinghamshire Announces New Recycling Service Collection Schedule and Rules

Nottinghamshire residents face new recycling rules and collection schedules beginning March 31. This guide helps you prepare for the changes in accepted materials and pickup days to avoid service disruptions.

Marco Alvarez·March 30, 2026