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As Melton talks U.S. Steel deal, local environmental groups question if Nippon is best

Dec 13, 2024Dec 13, 2024 News Room

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton says a Japanese company’s potential purchase of U.S. Steel is beneficial for Northwest Indiana, but local environmental groups worry the deal will further permit the use of blast furnaces. “We remain opposed to this deal based on Nippon Stee’s abysmal global track record on environmental issues,” a Just Transition Northwest Indiana news release said. “Nippon is currently building two outdated blast furnaces in India and is also investing heavily in coal mining operations in Australia and Canada when we must move away from coal and fossil fuels to meet global climate goals. Even their own shareholders […]

Saudi Arabia’s plans to host the men’s World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say

Dec 13, 2024Dec 13, 2024 News Room

As the newly-named host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, Saudi Arabia says it will construct or renovate 15 stadiums, create a futuristic city and expand airports.

Best viewing of the Geminids meteor shower is early Saturday. Here’s how to watch.

Dec 13, 2024Dec 13, 2024 News Room

As many as 120 meteors can be seen per hour under perfect viewing conditions every year around mid-December.

Mayor Melton, Nippon executive meet in Gary to talk steel deal

Dec 12, 2024Dec 12, 2024 News Room

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton and Nippon Steel’s vice chairman met Thursday — two days after news broke that President Joe Biden is expected to block the Japanese company’s purchase of U.S. Steel. “As 22nd mayor of the city of Gary, I want to show my support for this effort,” Melton said Thursday. “We need to do our due diligence to make sure this is the right thing for citizens, the right thing for our economy, the right thing for the United States.” Melton and Vice Chairman Takahiro Mori discussed the history of U.S. Steel in Gary and the significance of […]

Monarch butterflies a big step closer to protection under Endangered Species Act

Dec 11, 2024Dec 11, 2024 News Room

The eastern migratory population of monarchs, which flies through Illinois, is estimated to have declined by approximately 80% since the 1990s.

After decades of trying, DuPage acquires horse farm link to Morton Arboretum

Dec 10, 2024Dec 10, 2024 News Room

DuPage County Forest Preserve District officials finally acquired a long-sought, 34.9-acre horse farm in unincorporated Wheaton that the district viewed as a keystone parcel between the 797-acre Danada Forest Preserve and the 1,700-acre Morton Arboretum.

City delays permit decision for Pilsen scrap metal shredder, residents feel neglected

Dec 9, 2024Dec 10, 2024 News Room

Pollution levels are currently below limits, but the shredder has previously been sued by the Illinois AG and fined by the EPA for violations.

Welcome center, offices at Midewin Tallgrass Prairie to close for two months

Dec 7, 2024Dec 7, 2024 News Room

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie supervisor offices and welcome center in Wilmington will close through January for HVAC work.

In California’s ‘earthquake country,’ a 7.0 temblor prompts confusion and a tsunami warning

Dec 6, 2024Dec 6, 2024 News Room

Valerie Starkey was driving through Northern California to visit relatives when she suddenly felt shaking and feared her car had broken down, only to realize later that it was an earthquake so powerful that it triggered a tsunami warning for hundreds of miles of the U.S. West Coast.

Electric school bus maker Lion Electric suspends operations at Illinois plant

Dec 4, 2024Dec 4, 2024 News Room

Lion Electric, which has struggled in recent months, says it is suspending operations at its Illinois plant and temporarily laying off approximately 400 workers, in both Canada and the U.S.