2023 marks hottest summer in over 2,000 years in Northern Hemisphere, study finds
A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals alarming findings about the summer of 2023, asserting it as the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in over 2,000 years.
Wheelchair initiative in Will County expands opportunities for individuals with disabilities to explore nature
A new initiative in the suburbs is expanding opportunities for individuals with disabilities to engage with nature.
Do your part to beautify the Chicago River this weekend
Friends of the Chicago River have been working to remove 2 million pounds of litter and trash from it since 1992. This weekend, thousands of people are coming together to keep the river looking its best
Local startup brings ease to sustainable fashion
A new fashion app Tutt aims to make shopping sustainable clothing easier. Tutt stands for "tell us the truth." The app features products with "nutrition facts," including the materials used to manufacture each piece.
How to reduce your pet's carbon footprint
As humans we can reduce waste by the reduce, reuse and recycle method, but how do you go green when it comes to pets? Veterinarian and author Ruth Macpete shares some tips and products pet owners can use to reduce waste.
Little Village embraces Arbor Day with special tree planting event
Arborists planted tree No. 10,000 in the Little Village neighborhood to celebrate Arbor Day.
New report ranks the most polluted places in the U.S.
The American Lung Association says 131.2 million people – that’s 39% of Americans – live in communities with failing grades for levels of pollution. Here's a map of the best and worst.
Judge OKs $12.25 million class-action settlement over Hilco’s Little Village dust storm
Thousands of Little Village residents are eligible for payments after a federal judge approved a more than $12 million class-action settlement Monday for the botched implosion at a former coal plant that left the community blanketed in dust in 2020.
Chicago Earth Day: Johnson promotes green initiatives, federal funding for energy efficiency
Monday marked Earth Day, with numerous events held throughout the Chicago area and the country to celebrate and promote sustainability.
Chicago Earth Day: Mayor promotes green initiatives, federal funding for energy efficiency
Monday marked Earth Day, with numerous events held throughout the Chicago area and the country to celebrate and promote sustainability.
Chicago leaders tout environmental progress on Earth Day
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke at Hartzell Memorial United Methodist Church on Earth Day, talking about the funding programs that have been given to numerous small businesses through so-called "Green Grants."
Celebrate Earth Day: Easy ways you can help preserve our planet
Helping to preserving our home is easier than you think. Here are some tips to help you honor Mother Earth on Earth Day and beyond.
Cook County Forest Preserves hosts Earth Day celebration
Sophia Vela from the Cook County Forest Preserves previews their Earth Day celebrations and special programming.
Starbucks says new cold drink cups are made with less plastic
Starbucks said the move underscores its commitment to halving its waste, water and carbon footprints by 2030.
This active volcano in Antarctica is spewing real gold dust
Mount Erebus, one of the most active volcanoes, is estimated to emit roughly 80 grams of gold each day.
Here are the 20 worst US cities for seasonal allergies – and some of the best
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
ComEd grants largest clean energy rebate to Illinois company for record solar installation
The rebate, totaling $2.6 million, was awarded to Bolingbrook-based G&W Electric Microgrid. The project encompasses nearly eight football fields' worth of solar panels and houses the largest battery of its kind.
ComEd grants largest clean energy rebate to Illinois company
The rebate, totaling $2.6 million, was awarded to Bolingbrook-based G&W Electric Microgrid. The project encompasses nearly eight football fields' worth of solar panels and houses the largest battery of its kind.
Products that can help save the earth
Here are some ways you can make the world a better place!
PFAS: EPA imposes first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing first-ever limits on certain "forever chemicals" in tap water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured.