July on track to be Earth's hottest month on record
Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.
Deep Tunnel under pressure: Cook County's flood control system faces climate change challenges
Flooding rains over the past few weeks have focused new attention on Cook County's massive deep tunnel system. In a FOX 32 special report, Dane Placko looks at how the system works and sometimes doesn't work as some question whether it will be able to handle more intense storms caused by climate change.
Sensors to track climate change effects across Chicago
A climate change research project hosted by Chicago State University is underway on the city's South Side.
More legal troubles loom for Trump International Hotel and Tower over alleged misuse of Chicago River water
Two Chicago area groups dedicated to protecting the environment have threatened to take legal action against Trump International Hotel and Tower.
House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as way to address climate change
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
Entire state of Illinois under air quality alert because of Canadian wildfire smoke
The wildfire smoke brings a toxic brew of contaminants known as “particulate matter 2.5." Wearing N-95 or KN-95 masks can help filter out the dangerous pollution.
Alaska's Shishaldin Volcano explosion sends ash and steam 40,000 feet into the air
On Friday morning, at least two explosions were seen coming from the volcano and sent ash and steam into the air.
Fossil of 94-million-year-old sea creature found in Utah
The research team concluded that the specimen was potentially the oldest mosasaur ever found.
Despite recent downpours, Illinois still experiencing drought
To truly say the drought is over, the Chicago region needs about a weekly inch to 1 1⁄2 inches of rain through the beginning of September.
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The world just experienced the hottest day on record, scientists say
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
Rare lizard found only in major US oil patch proposed as endangered species
The dunes sagebrush lizard has quite the natural habitat. It's found only in parts of one of the world's most lucrative oil and natural gas basins.
Chicago’s air quality improved, still not so good for ’sensitive groups’
The air quality Friday morning in Chicago was rated merely “unhealthy for sensitive groups.”
Chicago zoos take action to protect animals from poor air quality
As the humans around the Chicago area continue to deal with unhealthy air quality from the Canadian wildfires, our local zoos are also taking action to protect animals.
Chicago’s air quality has improved, but it’s still 'unhealthy'
Chicago's air quality has improved ever so slightly from “very unhealthy” to “unhealthy,” according to airnow.gov, which uses the official U.S. Air Quality Index.