Congressman Quigley to measure impact of climate change at several Chicago cultural institutions - CBS News
Congressman Quigley to measure impact of climate change at several Chicago cultural institutions - CBS Chicago
Congressman Quigley to measure impact of climate change at several Chicago cultural institutions
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Coming off NASA data that showed July was the hottest month on Earth since U.S. temperature records began.
Congressman Mike Quigley will take a tour of several Chicago cultural institutions, to gauge the impact of climate change on their operations.
The two-day tour starts at the Morton Arboretum this morning, with stops at the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium Thursday afternoon.
Quigley is the co-chair of the house sustainable energy and environment coalition. On Friday, he's set to visit the Chicago Botanic Garden, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Lagoon.
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