Celebrating 53 years of Earth Day
Kate Calvin, NASA chief scientist and senior climate advisor, talks about the importance of being good stewards to Earth and maintaining the health of our planet.
Kate Calvin, NASA chief scientist and senior climate advisor, talks about the importance of being good stewards to Earth and maintaining the health of our planet.
Get ready for 'rough' pollen season this year, allergist warns
Those who suffer from allergies know all too well their impact on sleep, daytime alertness and overall function.
Those who suffer from allergies know all too well their impact on sleep, daytime alertness and overall function.
'Watershed Warriors' premieres tonight highlighting work by Friends of the Fox River
More than two decades ago the Fox River was declared the seventh most endangered in America. Conservationists are still working to keep it clean. A new short film debuts tonight at the Ashbury, and it highlights the work of Fox River advocates and all they've done to protect the ecosystem.
More than two decades ago the Fox River was declared the seventh most endangered in America. Conservationists are still working to keep it clean. A new short film debuts tonight at the Ashbury, and it highlights the work of Fox River advocates and all they've done to protect the ecosystem.
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.