Chris Bentley has been with Here & Now since 2015, producing and editing daily news and features on every topic under the sun. On air, you can hear him reporting from around the country on climate change, politics and more. He also produces and hosts our podcast, Here & Now Anytime.
In addition to his work at Here & Now, Chris has reported on climate change and the environment for outlets including PRI's The World, The GroundTruth Project, WGBH and RIPR. He has a bachelor's degree in natural resources from Cornell University and a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University.
Chris grew up in the Albany, New York area and now lives in Chicago. Previously he was a reporter for WBEZ's Curious City and a freelance writer and editor for publications including The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, CityLab and The Architect's Newspaper.
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Government cuts reverse federal climate efforts, leaving some projects in the lurch
During the government shutdown, White House budget director Russ Vought announced cuts to billions of dollars in energy and climate projects.
Swimmers race in the Chicago River for first time in nearly 100 Years
For the first time in 98 years, an organized swim has taken place in the Chicago River.
What's left of the American prairie?
The North American prairie rivals the Amazon rainforest in its biological diversity, and it’s disappearing even faster.
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'Prairie Enthusiasts' hope to resurrect America's endangered grasslands
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