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Chicago Department of the Environment studies trends caused by climate change - CBS Chicago

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Chicago Department of the Environment studies trends caused by climate change - CBS Chicago

Chicago Department of the Environment studies trends caused by climate change
On Tuesday, the high in Chicago hit 71. By Wednesday, it was back to the 20s. While we are used to the unpredictable in Chicago weather, experts said we will be seeing more unusual weather moving forward – due to climate change. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.

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