What to do with your pumpkins after Halloween
If you are looking to rid of your pumpkins after Halloween, don't throw them out. There are better ways to dispose of your pumpkins, including composting them and feeding them to livestock.
If you are looking to rid of your pumpkins after Halloween, don't throw them out. There are better ways to dispose of your pumpkins, including composting them and feeding them to livestock.
Body of missing hiker recovered from tallest mountain in Lower 48 after storms stall efforts
The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
Chiricahua National Monument becomes America’s newest national park
Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona was officially redesignated as Chiricahua National Park.
Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona was officially redesignated as Chiricahua National Park.
Invasive hairy ants are on the move: What to watch for
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Firefighter, 24, died after being struck by a tree battling La. wildfire
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
What this year’s El Niño weather pattern means for fall leaves
If you love vibrant fall leaves, this year’s El Niño weather pattern may be a gift for you.
If you love vibrant fall leaves, this year’s El Niño weather pattern may be a gift for you.
Decapitate, gut, or throw away: Missouri’s new warning for an invasive species
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.
Report ranks top toilet paper brands by environmental impact
An NRDC forest risk analyst discusses how toilet paper and tissue choices may contribute to deforestation and harm the environment.
An NRDC forest risk analyst discusses how toilet paper and tissue choices may contribute to deforestation and harm the environment.
White House scouts sites for possible baseball field at Grand Teton National Park: report
The White House is reportedly considering building a baseball field in Grand Teton National Park after Major League Baseball approached the administration about hosting a game at a national park.
The White House is reportedly considering building a baseball field in Grand Teton National Park after Major League Baseball approached the administration about hosting a game at a national park.
Trump declares end to ‘EV mandate’ with new fuel economy standards
President Donald Trump has signed off on new fuel economy standards that he claims will end a Biden-era push for carmakers to build more electric vehicles.
President Donald Trump has signed off on new fuel economy standards that he claims will end a Biden-era push for carmakers to build more electric vehicles.
US investing nearly $2B in power grid as electricity demand surges
The Department of Energy announced almost a $2 billion investment aimed at expanding capacity and boosting efficiency across the nation’s aging and strained electrical grid.
The Department of Energy announced almost a $2 billion investment aimed at expanding capacity and boosting efficiency across the nation’s aging and strained electrical grid.
McHenry County residents oppose battery project, but it could help avoid higher taxes
Residents in one part of Chicagoland are pushing back against a massive battery project, but it could help keep their taxes from going up.
Residents in one part of Chicagoland are pushing back against a massive battery project, but it could help keep their taxes from going up.
Fall allergy season has gotten longer since 1970: Here's where it's worst
Ragweed allergy season is getting longer thanks to human-induced climate change, a new report says. That's bad news for some 50 million Americans who suffer from fall allergies.
Ragweed allergy season is getting longer thanks to human-induced climate change, a new report says. That's bad news for some 50 million Americans who suffer from fall allergies.
Poll finds growing concern over AI’s environmental impact
As data center development expands, a new poll finds six in 10 Americans support limits on new facilities.
As data center development expands, a new poll finds six in 10 Americans support limits on new facilities.
August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
EPA proposal would make it harder for public to comment on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
160 killed in China-Nepal flash floods; hundreds missing, including 47 Americans
Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.
Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.
Chicago boat tours, water taxis face cancellations due to rising river levels | ChicagoLIVE
Rising river levels are impacting some tours and water taxi operations, with concerns about safely passing beneath Chicago’s bridges. Wendella Tours & Cruises’ Andrew Sargis explains the issue and what it means for passengers.
Rising river levels are impacting some tours and water taxi operations, with concerns about safely passing beneath Chicago’s bridges. Wendella Tours & Cruises’ Andrew Sargis explains the issue and what it means for passengers.
Schiller Pond floating wetland pilot program sees some success | ChicagoLIVE
A pilot wetland restoration project at Schiller Pond is helping improve water quality and restore the ecosystem. Mike Feldmann of the Forest Preserves of Cook County explains how the project works.
A pilot wetland restoration project at Schiller Pond is helping improve water quality and restore the ecosystem. Mike Feldmann of the Forest Preserves of Cook County explains how the project works.
Invasive red swamp crayfish found in the Chicago River
Loyola University Chicago professor Dr. Reuben Keller explains why invasive red swamp crayfish are a growing concern in the Chicago River and what residents should do if they spot one.
Loyola University Chicago professor Dr. Reuben Keller explains why invasive red swamp crayfish are a growing concern in the Chicago River and what residents should do if they spot one.