Indiana industrial plant fire raises health concerns
While the fire at an industrial plant in Indiana is no longer burning, there is still concern about possible health risks.
While the fire at an industrial plant in Indiana is no longer burning, there is still concern about possible health risks.
Finkl Steel withdraws plans to add more furnaces to Southeast Side facility
“There’s been issues with the neighbors in its current form,” NietoGomez said, “So the fact that they were trying to expand out to have three more furnaces is of concern because we’re worried about the air pollution.”
“There’s been issues with the neighbors in its current form,” NietoGomez said, “So the fact that they were trying to expand out to have three more furnaces is of concern because we’re worried about the air pollution.”
Smoke from Indiana fire 'definitely toxic,' state fire marshal says
Evacuation orders continue for people in Richmond, Indiana. This is near the Ohio border.
Evacuation orders continue for people in Richmond, Indiana. This is near the Ohio border.
Norfolk Southern train cars derail, spilling diesel and oil; 2 taken to hospital
Two Norfolk crew members were briefly hospitalized after the crash.
Two Norfolk crew members were briefly hospitalized after the crash.
Countdown is on: 1 year away until the Great North American Solar Eclipse
The Great North American Solar Eclipse is still a year away, but communities are already planning celebrations.
The Great North American Solar Eclipse is still a year away, but communities are already planning celebrations.
Here's what really happens to your used clothing donations
Overall, only about 15% of used clothes and other textile waste is recycled in the U.S., according to EPA data. Here’s how to make sure your old clothes have the best impact.
Overall, only about 15% of used clothes and other textile waste is recycled in the U.S., according to EPA data. Here’s how to make sure your old clothes have the best impact.
Hawaii considers tourist fees to help protect its natural environment
“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.
“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.
Earth Month: New foods and drinks to reduce your carbon footprint
April is Earth Month, which means it?s a good time to think about your carbon footprint and eating more plant-based foods. Food & Beverage Insider is focusing on this for April, bringing awareness to special features and human interest stories that are showcasing businesses and producers who are demonstrating best practices in developing their products.
April is Earth Month, which means it?s a good time to think about your carbon footprint and eating more plant-based foods. Food & Beverage Insider is focusing on this for April, bringing awareness to special features and human interest stories that are showcasing businesses and producers who are demonstrating best practices in developing their products.
Saudis, others cutting oil production could spike prices worldwide
Higher oil prices would help fill Russian President Vladimir Putin's coffers as his country wages war on Ukraine and force Americans and others to pay even more at the pump amid worlwide inflation.
Higher oil prices would help fill Russian President Vladimir Putin's coffers as his country wages war on Ukraine and force Americans and others to pay even more at the pump amid worlwide inflation.
Here are the astronomical events to watch out for in April
From a hybrid eclipse to meteors zipping past Earth, there are several celestial shows to look out for in April.
From a hybrid eclipse to meteors zipping past Earth, there are several celestial shows to look out for in April.
170 trillion pieces of plastic are in the Earth’s oceans, study finds
"We’re breathing it in. We’re drinking it in our water … eating microplastics in our foods. We’re literally eating and drinking our trash."
"We’re breathing it in. We’re drinking it in our water … eating microplastics in our foods. We’re literally eating and drinking our trash."
Evidence of PFAS, ‘forever chemicals,’ found in toilet paper, study says
PFAS don’t degrade in the environment and are linked to a broad range of health issues, including low birthweight and kidney cancer.
PFAS don’t degrade in the environment and are linked to a broad range of health issues, including low birthweight and kidney cancer.
Illinois one step closer to phasing out Styrofoam food containers
The bill passed the Illinois House on Tuesday.
The bill passed the Illinois House on Tuesday.
Illinois one step closer to phasing out Styrofoam food containers
Environmental groups are praising progress on a measure to phase out Styrofoam food containers in Illinois.
Environmental groups are praising progress on a measure to phase out Styrofoam food containers in Illinois.
Hundreds attend Maple Syrup Festival at River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook
Visitors were able to sample pure maple syrup, learn about tree tapping, watch sap evaporation and learn about the history of maple syrup production.
Visitors were able to sample pure maple syrup, learn about tree tapping, watch sap evaporation and learn about the history of maple syrup production.
Waze adds feature for EV drivers to find compatible charging stations
Users will now be able to enter their electric vehicle and plug type into the Waze app to find relevant charging stations along their route.
Users will now be able to enter their electric vehicle and plug type into the Waze app to find relevant charging stations along their route.
EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The EPA proposed limiting the amount of harmful “forever chemicals" in drinking water to the lowest level that tests can detect, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer.
The EPA proposed limiting the amount of harmful “forever chemicals" in drinking water to the lowest level that tests can detect, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer.
EPA to propose US limits on toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Water providers are preparing for tough standards and testing that will undoubtedly reveal harmful "forever chemicals" in communities that don’t yet know the chemicals are in their water.
Water providers are preparing for tough standards and testing that will undoubtedly reveal harmful "forever chemicals" in communities that don’t yet know the chemicals are in their water.
Global carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022
More carbon dioxide was emitted last year than in any other year on records dating to 1900, a result of air travel rebounding and more cities turning to coal as a low-cost source of power.
More carbon dioxide was emitted last year than in any other year on records dating to 1900, a result of air travel rebounding and more cities turning to coal as a low-cost source of power.
Photos: Northern Lights in Minnesota make skies glow
The aurora put on quite the show overnight in Minnesota, as viewer photos and videos show the mystic green glow.
The aurora put on quite the show overnight in Minnesota, as viewer photos and videos show the mystic green glow.