The History of Calumet ParkBy: Phoebe Liccardo
Chicago is graced with many breathtaking parks, and Calumet Park is no exception. Commissioned in 1903 and incorporated as a park in 1934, Calumet Park remains a staple of Chicago’s Southeast Side.[1] The park’s location on the shore of Lake Michigan is a defining characteristic both aesthetically and legally.[2]
By: Annmarie Buckley
On September 12, 2025, the Trump Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule to end the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP).[1] The GHGRP requires reporting greenhouse gas emissions and other relevant emissions data, such as fuel and industrial gas suppliers and CO2 injection sites.[2]
Recently, environmentalists have raised a rare constitutional challenge against the Secretary of Homeland Security’s authority in waiving over 30 environmental statutes for the expedited construction of the US-Mexico border wall.
By: Matthew Warren
Recently, the American news cycle has been focused on rare earth elements, or “rare earths.” From President Trump’s remarks about acquiring Greenland, to a possible transfer of Ukraine’s mineral rights to the U.S., to China’s reaction to increased tariffs, rare earths remain central to the geopolitical conversation. But what are these elements? Why are they in such demand? And how does this affect mining and the environment?
By: Annmarie Buckley
Over the previous presidential term, the Biden administration made significant strides in promoting environmental regulations against “forever chemicals” in drinking water. The administration prioritized increased regulations of these man-made chemicals, scientifically defined as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances), in response to mounting public concern regarding their detrimental impacts on environmental and human health.
By: Jackson Girard
Illinois is at another crossroads where the motives of profit and climate promises may yet again overtake the safety of our environment.[1] The protective responsibility is likely to fall on the decisions of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (“IEMA”) because of current challenges to federal authority.[2]
By: Muhammad Maroof
What impact did the largest climate change conference in the world have on the future of climate financing?[1] The latest United Nations Climate Change Conference (“UNFCCC” or “the COP29”) concluded November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The conference was attended by representatives of 195 countries who discussed a multitude of climate related changes and policy.[2]
By: Karan Manohar
This current period of Earth’s ecological environment is steered by profound human-driven changes that have affected its biological, physical, and geological systems.[1] Consequently, the term Anthropocene was coined to describe this current environmental era, emphasizing how humanity’s growing population and increasing economic activity have fundamentally altered the planet—particularly through climate change, habitat destruction, and biodiversity loss.[2]
By: Natalie Wienold
Recent executive orders issued by President Donald Trump have significantly altered the trajectory of U.S. environmental policy, reversing several initiatives from previous administrations and introducing new regulatory frameworks. These changes primarily focus on deregulation, energy production, ecological justice, and international climate commitments. This article examines the key executive actions and their potential implications for environmental policy.
By: Karan Manohar
Climate change, although not a new phenomenon, continues its widespread emergence and pervasive attack on marginalized communities and is projected to displace approximately 1.2 billion people by 2050.[1] Since 2008, the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre estimates that over 376 million people have been displaced by climate related disasters and events such as floods, windstorms, earthquakes or droughts. [2]
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