Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
List of worst-polluting cities released
New data shows cities in Asia and the US emit the most pollution.
Need to ditch Halloween pumpkins? Here's where to smash, compost them in Chicago
Halloween has ended, and it's time to dispose of leftover pumpkins. But what’s the best way to do so in the Chicago area?
'Pumpkin Smashes' offer eco-friendly solution to Halloween cleanup
Pumpkins are not native to the local ecosystem and can have a negative impact.
Fall colors: A look inside the majesty and science behind autumnal foliage
It's the time of year when the Midwest really shines. The temperatures are cooler and the fall colors are magical. FOX 32 meteorologist Mike Caplan has a look inside their beauty and the science behind season.
These are the greenest cities in the US, study shows
The study compared the 100 largest cities across 28 key "green" indicators to determine which cities engaged in cleaner, more sustainable habits to preserve the planet.
National Park Service blames bag of Cheetos for disrupting entire Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
Chicago's Trump Tower violated environmental laws, judge rules
A Cook County judge ruled on Monday that Trump International Hotel & Tower violated the Illinois Environmental Protection Act.
Cook County judge rules Trump Tower violated Illinois Environmental Protection Act
A Cook County judge ruled on Monday that Trump International Hotel & Tower violated the Illinois Environmental Protection Act.
Skokie begins electrifying municipal fleet with $45K ComEd grant
The Village of Skokie received a $45,000 check from ComEd to help cover the costs of electric vehicles for its public works, police, and fire departments.
New art installations at Chicago Botanic Garden highlight plant conservation, biodiversity
There’s more than flowers and plants popping up at Chicago’s Botanic Garden this summer.
Chicago Botanic Garden showcases plant conservation
From now through Sept. 22, the Chicago Botanic Garden is hosting a Lost and Found exhibit. Vistors can explore experiential trails that blend art with science.
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.