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A new report claims that the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico will be the most polluting in history, generating over nine million tonnes of CO2e due to increased matches and reliance on air travel, raising concerns about its environmental impact despite FIFA's sustainability commitments.
May 2025 was the second-hottest on record globally, according to EU scientists, highlighting ongoing climate concerns amid discussions on energy policies and emissions targets.
Plans for the construction of a migrant camp in Brighton Park, Chicago, are awaiting approval from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) after an environmental report revealed contamination at the proposed site. The report found chemicals such as mercury, arsenic, lead, and manganese in the soil. The city has started removing the chemicals and placed a stone barrier to limit access to potentially risky areas. The camp aims to temporarily house up to 2,000 migrants by mid-December. Some protesters are calling for the project to be shut down permanently, while the number of migrants living in police stations has decreased to 527.
The construction of a migrant camp in Brighton Park, Chicago, is nearing completion despite protests from the local community. The mayor's office released an 800-page environmental report on the project, which highlighted the need for remediation due to mercury-contaminated soil and the presence of a human carcinogen. The report has raised concerns about potential lawsuits and the safety of migrants in the future. The city claims that the site is safe for temporary residential use, with measures such as the placement of a layer of crushed clean stone to address remaining contamination.
A nearly 800-page report released by City Hall revealed the presence of heavy metals, toxic contaminants, and other hazardous substances, including arsenic, mercury, lead, and cyanide, at a Southwest Side site in Brighton Park that is being prepared to house newly arrived migrants. Despite the detection of these contaminants at levels requiring cleanup, city officials deemed the site "safe for temporary residential use" after removing the most problematic levels of contamination. The privately owned industrial land, leased by the city, will house up to 2,000 migrants, pending approval from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The city's consultant stated that additional contamination cannot be ruled out, and if discovered, activities should be halted. The site's history of industrial use necessitated environmental testing to ensure human health and safety.
The mayor's office in Chicago has released an 800-page environmental report on a potential migrant tent camp site in Brighton Park. The report reveals the presence of contaminants, including mercury and DEHP, a human carcinogen. The consultants hired by the city have removed and disposed of the mercury, while the contaminated soil will also be removed. The city claims that with these remediations, the site is safe for temporary residential use. The plan is to house approximately 1,500 people at the site, and construction has already begun.
Five of the 10 dirtiest beaches in California are in San Mateo County, with Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica ranking third worst, according to an annual report by environmental group Heal the Bay. The beaches scored poorly due to poor water circulation in enclosed areas or along the bay. The low rankings are not due to winter rains, but rather water quality during dry months when more testing is done. High levels of fecal indicator bacteria can lead to infections and illness. However, beaches north of the Golden Gate received good ratings during the summer period, and Bean Hollow State Beach was among the two cleanest in the state based on year-round testing.