urban development

HUD ruling against Chicago seeks to halt decadeslong trend of environmental racism on city’s South, West sides

A factory tower looms behind a chainlink fence. A graffitied speed limit sign stands in the foreground.

Imagery from the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago. (Michael Kappel/CC BY-NC 2.0)

Northwestern University Medill

Lightfoot administration in negotiations with Chicago over racist zoning and land use after decades of environmental racism directed at South and West Sides.

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Mia Rosenblatt

George Washington University

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Hannah Loder

George Washington University

This short documentary explores fishing of the Potomac River in Washington D.C., where regulations allow fishers to consume portion of their catches, despite warnings from local river-keepers.

Revival in a refuge: A 55-years labor of love

Harrison R Watson

Princeton University

This photo essay explores the conservation accomplishments of the Friends of Roger’s Wildlife Refuge, a New Jersey wetlands preserve home to birds and loved by birders.

The gas stove debate

Medill News Service

Northwestern University

Kailia Nichols reports for Medill News Service on the gas stove controversy and the environmental impacts of an almost ubiquitous kitchen appliance.