Johnson speaks at annual climate change conference
Leaders from over 230 member cities across the United States and Canada, including Chicago, gathered to discuss pressing environmental issues affecting the Great Lakes region.
Leaders from over 230 member cities across the United States and Canada, including Chicago, gathered to discuss pressing environmental issues affecting the Great Lakes region.
Protesters take to City Hall in fight against Southside Recycling
Southeast Side residents called on Mayor Brandon Johnson to support them and not allow the metal shredding company to operate in their community.
Southeast Side residents called on Mayor Brandon Johnson to support them and not allow the metal shredding company to operate in their community.
Protesters take to City Hall in fight against Southside Recycling
Protesters rallied at City Hall Tuesday after a judge overruled the city's denial of a permit for General?Iron.
Protesters rallied at City Hall Tuesday after a judge overruled the city's denial of a permit for General?Iron.
Chicago communities using artistic expression to highlight climate change issues
Chicagoans are harnessing the power of community and art to raise awareness of climate change and environmental justice.
Chicagoans are harnessing the power of community and art to raise awareness of climate change and environmental justice.
E(art)H Chicago unveils 12 art exhibits highlighting environmental justice across Chicago
E(art)H Chicago is rolling out a dozen art exhibitions across the city calling attention to climate change and environmental justice.
E(art)H Chicago is rolling out a dozen art exhibitions across the city calling attention to climate change and environmental justice.
Indian official drains reservoir to retrieve phone he dropped while taking selfie
In videos that went viral on social media, the official is seen sitting under a red umbrella as diesel pumps run to drain water from the reservoir.
In videos that went viral on social media, the official is seen sitting under a red umbrella as diesel pumps run to drain water from the reservoir.
Chicago restaurant embraces seaweed straws
Seaweed straws offer a similar texture and feel to plastic but have the advantage of being compostable within just 50 days.
Seaweed straws offer a similar texture and feel to plastic but have the advantage of being compostable within just 50 days.
Chicago restaurant introduces seaweed straws
Seaweed straws offer a similar texture and feel to plastic but have the advantage of being compostable within just 50 days.
Seaweed straws offer a similar texture and feel to plastic but have the advantage of being compostable within just 50 days.
Great Lakes designated as first-ever 'freshwater hope spot'
The Shedd Aquarium was instrumental in efforts to get the Great Lakes designated as the first-ever "Freshwater Hope Spot."
The Shedd Aquarium was instrumental in efforts to get the Great Lakes designated as the first-ever "Freshwater Hope Spot."
Great Lakes receive global recognition as 'freshwater hope spot'
Lake Michigan and all of the Great Lakes are being recognized for their role in the future of the world's water. The Shedd Aquarium was instrumental in getting the Great Lakes designated as the first ever "freshwater hope spot." The aquarium's director of freshwater research -- Dr. Karen Murchie, joined Fox 32 News to talk more about it.
Lake Michigan and all of the Great Lakes are being recognized for their role in the future of the world's water. The Shedd Aquarium was instrumental in getting the Great Lakes designated as the first ever "freshwater hope spot." The aquarium's director of freshwater research -- Dr. Karen Murchie, joined Fox 32 News to talk more about it.
BP's Whiting refinery hit with largest fine for pollution under Clean Air Act: EPA
A BP subsidiary will pay a $40 million penalty and install technology to control releases of benzene and other contaminants at its Whiting oil refinery on the Indiana shoreline of Lake Michigan, Biden administration officials said Wednesday.
A BP subsidiary will pay a $40 million penalty and install technology to control releases of benzene and other contaminants at its Whiting oil refinery on the Indiana shoreline of Lake Michigan, Biden administration officials said Wednesday.
BP Refinery in Whiting hit with $40M fine
BP's Whiting oil refinery on the Indiana shoreline of Lake Michigan has been ordered to pay $40 million fine for pollution violations. The refinery must also install nearly $200 million worth of new technology to control future environmental contaminations.
BP's Whiting oil refinery on the Indiana shoreline of Lake Michigan has been ordered to pay $40 million fine for pollution violations. The refinery must also install nearly $200 million worth of new technology to control future environmental contaminations.
Aerial spraying to combat 'Spongy Moth Caterpillars' begins in Chicago suburb
Low-flying helicopters took to the skies over a Chicago suburb on Tuesday to release a spray with a purpose.
Low-flying helicopters took to the skies over a Chicago suburb on Tuesday to release a spray with a purpose.
Aerial spraying to combat 'Spongy Moth Caterpillars' begins in Chicago suburb
Low-flying helicopters took to the skies over Aurora on Tuesday to release spray in an effort to deter "spongy moth caterpillars".
Low-flying helicopters took to the skies over Aurora on Tuesday to release spray in an effort to deter "spongy moth caterpillars".
Deerfield residents fight against industrial park proposal due to pollution concerns
Just weeks after packing the Deerfield Village Hall, hundreds of residents are planning another demonstration to block redevelopment plans for the old Baxter International headquarters.
Just weeks after packing the Deerfield Village Hall, hundreds of residents are planning another demonstration to block redevelopment plans for the old Baxter International headquarters.
EPA proposes crackdown on power plant carbon emissions
The Biden Administration is gearing up for a major environmental fight with the formal announcement of new regulations on power plants.
The Biden Administration is gearing up for a major environmental fight with the formal announcement of new regulations on power plants.
Dishwashers getting hung out to dry with new federal regulations
The Biden Administration has come out with additional environmental mandates that are set to take effect in the next few years.
The Biden Administration has come out with additional environmental mandates that are set to take effect in the next few years.
Weather delays removal of tree older than Chicago
A tree older than the city of Chicago will have one more day to stand.
A tree older than the city of Chicago will have one more day to stand.
Tree older than Chicago gets one more day to stand
A tree older than Chicago will get one more day to stand.
A tree older than Chicago will get one more day to stand.
How to see an exclusive firefly spectacle in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The lottery to try and see the annual firefly spectacle at Great Smoky Mountains National Park is only open through May 1.
The lottery to try and see the annual firefly spectacle at Great Smoky Mountains National Park is only open through May 1.