Wind turbines aren’t the biggest threat to birds. The real culprits? Your neighborhood cats, glass buildings and the impacts of climate change. When misinformation about clean energy solutions crop up, here’s how to push back with facts: vitalsigns.edf.org/story/3-lies-a…

Bean and El continue to enjoy their time at 63rd Street Beach! 🤍🫘🚊 🎥: Dori Levine (August 5, 2025)

Another #GhostOrchid (Dendrophylax lindenii) in the Garden’s collection has bloomed! This second plant to bloom will remain on display for approximately 7 days. Be sure to stop by the Tropical Greenhouse to see this rare plant in person.

America's first large-scale indoor vertical farm for strawberries is set to open in Richmond, Virginia, in early 2025. Using 30-foot towers, it produces over 4 million pounds of strawberries annually on less than an acre of land. This innovative method reduces water use by 90%,

Mid-August marks the start of fall migration for millions of monarchs! Now through mid-November, these butterflies will travel during the day and roost in trees at night. You may see anywhere from a few to hundreds taking a break along the way. 📷 Mike Budd/USFWS

MWRD issues update on Tunnel and Reservoir Plan. Read the press release at MWRD.org/News: mwrd.org/news/mwrd-issu… #MWRD #CookCounty #TARP #TunnelAndReservoirPlan #Chicago #Stormwater #Wastewater

Friday with El at 63rd Street Beach! 🤍🚊

Where in the world are your Chicago Piping Plovers? El was the last to be observed in Chicago and that was on August 17. Now, we await reports of sightings from wintering grounds although no sightings is not cause for alarm as Imani, Sea Rocket, and Pippin have proven. 1/3

There’s still time to immerse yourself in a habitat filled with live butterflies. 🦋 Stop by Butterflies & Blooms before it closes for the season on Sept.1, and see colorful species native to South America, Asia, North America, and Illinois. Learn more: chicagobotanic.org/butterflies

Oil and gas pipelines use 50x more land than solar. Golf courses use almost 4x as much👀

A 2024 bill passed in Vermont bans & restricts certain uses, sales, & distributions of the toxic pesticide, neonicotinoids, for agricultural & non-agricultural purposes. Read from Audubon Vermont how other states & provinces are following suit: bit.ly/4mYTeIM

🍂 Fall Migration is here! Millions of birds are on the move — and now you can track them in real time. 🌍 Tools like BirdCast, eBird, Hummingbird Central & Journey North show where birds are flying, when they’ll arrive, & how you can join in. Learn more: bit.ly/41PXLoI

Illinois is proud to be an official #WorldEVDay partner!⚡🚙 Since its creation in 2021, the #REV Illinois program has attracted more than $6 billion in committed investments in Illinois. Learn more about REV Illinois - bit.ly/41HTkfQ

Amelia Gray has officially arrived and she’s already making a splash! This morning, the newest polar bear on the block took the plunge into her new habitat — literally. Stop by Great Bear Wilderness on your next visit to see Amelia Gray in action!

“Deeply disappointed”: advocates say the Trump admin’s #MAHA report put chemical companies over kids’ health. Moms Clean Air Force Marion Nestle Center for Food Safety thenewlede.org/2025/09/maha-r…

In 2023, EPA finalized a historic rule to cut methane pollution. These protections were poised to cut climate emissions from oil and gas sources 80% by 2038. And yet, the administration wants to delay the rule for 18 months, showing a blatant disregard for the health of families.

Montrose Dunes Stewardship Workday: This Saturday, September 20

The Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability Act will help bring down electricity prices and strengthen our power grid. Join us at Climate Day at the Capitol on October 15 to urge your lawmakers to support the CRGA Act! RSVP at bit.ly/OctDayOfAction

Much needed oceans treaty will soon be ratified | #oceans #treaty #fisheries via ⁦FRANCE 24⁩ and ⁦Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)⁩ france24.com/en/live-news/2…

1.5C warming goal could collapse as countries have been distracted by wars, the coronavirus epidemic and trade concerns | #climatecrisis via ⁦FRANCE 24⁩ and ⁦Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)⁩ france24.com/en/live-news/2…