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.
First-known freshwater contagious cancer spreading among catfish in Vermont lake
The first-ever transmissible cancer to spread among fish in a freshwater setting has been discovered among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog.
The first-ever transmissible cancer to spread among fish in a freshwater setting has been discovered among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog.
Microplastics detected in most heart attack patients' blood in startling new study
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Archaeologist explains unusual find near site where Ark of Covenant was once kept | ChicagoLIVE
Archaeologists have discovered ancient food remains at an excavation site near the traditional location associated with the Ark of the Covenant. Near East Archaeological Society’s Scott Stripling breaks down the discovery.
Archaeologists have discovered ancient food remains at an excavation site near the traditional location associated with the Ark of the Covenant. Near East Archaeological Society’s Scott Stripling breaks down the discovery.
Speeding costs US drivers $22M, saves less than a minute, study finds
Researchers show that the costs of going over the posted speed limits do not appear to outweigh the time saved by speeding.
Researchers show that the costs of going over the posted speed limits do not appear to outweigh the time saved by speeding.
Chicago wildfire smoke: Air quality reaches dangerous levels
Wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada has settled over Chicagoland, creating some of the worst air quality the region has seen.
Wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada has settled over Chicagoland, creating some of the worst air quality the region has seen.
Thousands of giant lion's mane jellyfish sightings trigger public safety alerts for New England beachgoers
Officials across New England are warning residents about the sea animals that can pose a serious threat to beachgoers.
Officials across New England are warning residents about the sea animals that can pose a serious threat to beachgoers.
Trump administration to allow drilling, mining on critical wildlife habitats
The Trump administration is rolling back more protections under the Endangered Species Act with a new policy that will allow drilling, mining and logging on critical wildlife habitats.
The Trump administration is rolling back more protections under the Endangered Species Act with a new policy that will allow drilling, mining and logging on critical wildlife habitats.
Microplastics in Illinois drinking water? Lawmaker pushes for EPA monitoring
Illinois researchers say they found microplastics in Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Good Day Chicago to discuss efforts to urge the EPA to monitor microplastics.
Illinois researchers say they found microplastics in Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Good Day Chicago to discuss efforts to urge the EPA to monitor microplastics.
Thornton Reservoir nears capacity after heavy storms
The Thornton Reservoir, which serves many surrounding south suburbs, is nearing capacity after storms swept through the area this past weekend. FOX Chicago’s Joanie Lum has the latest on its condition.
The Thornton Reservoir, which serves many surrounding south suburbs, is nearing capacity after storms swept through the area this past weekend. FOX Chicago’s Joanie Lum has the latest on its condition.
Chicago must replace all of its lead pipes, an estimated $12B project | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago has more lead pipes than any other city in the nation, and a federal mandate now requires all of them to be replaced. Chakena Sims of the National Resources Defense Council joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the project.
Chicago has more lead pipes than any other city in the nation, and a federal mandate now requires all of them to be replaced. Chakena Sims of the National Resources Defense Council joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the project.