Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Monday was the hottest ever recorded day on Earth, data shows
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Watch: Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explosion sends debris skyward
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
Too Good To Go partners with Whole Foods to address food waste
Too Good To Go is the world's largest marketplace for surplus food. Vice President of Operations Chris Macaulay said 40% of all food gets thrown away. To Good To Go aims to reduce food insecurity and address on the the largest contributors to carbon emissions.
How to grow edible plants in your garden
Looking to make your dishes more beautiful and delicious? Here are some tips on growing edible plants!
New Climate Works program aims to create green energy careers in Illinois
The state of Illinois and the 548 Foundation are teaming up to create more clean energy job opportunities.
ComEd’s Energy Force Ambassador sparks change through community engagement, empowerment
For the 13th year, ComEd is hosting its energy force ambassador program employing adults with disabilities to educate the public on energy saving.
From orbit, NASA maps streets where extreme heat will burn you in seconds
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.
Harmful algae blooms in Great Lakes could increase this summer, NOAA warns
NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.
Cicadas return to the Chicago area after 17 years
Every 17 years, millions of cicadas emerge from the ground, creating a symphony of buzzing that heralds one of nature's most remarkable cycles.
Communication, mechanical issues caused 2023 Ohio train derailment: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending several new safety measures after last year's East Palestine, Ohio train derailment.
US Olympic team to bring A/C units to Paris, undercutting environmental plan
The U.S. Olympic team plans to supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games, prioritizing athlete comfort over the event's environmental sustainability goals.
Worry over being 'disgusting' drives us to do too much laundry, study says
"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.
Rare double bloom of corpse flowers draws crowds to Chicago Botanic Garden
A rare double dose of putrid is drawing visitors to the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe this week.
The Woodlands students win $50,000 for microplastics filtration system
Two high school students from The Woodlands, Texas, were awarded a $50,000 prize at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for creating an ultrasonic filtration system to remove microplastics from water.
Heatwave in Mexico causes howler monkeys to drop dead from trees
Mexico is facing one of its harshest droughts, with temperatures hitting 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius) on Monday, causing severe water shortages and leading to the deaths of at least 83 howler monkeys in Tabasco due to extreme heat and dehydration.
Chicago's Mag Mile transforms with unique butterfly exhibit
A unique art exhibit landed along the Mag Mile this week.
Mag Mile hosts unique butterfly sculptures from nature museum
A unique art exhibit landed along the Mag Mile this week. Ten metal butterfly sculptures flew over from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
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.