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.
EPA pausing removal of train derailment's toxic waste from Ohio site
The temporary halt in the clean-up step came after officials had heard concerns from residents and others in a number of states.
The temporary halt in the clean-up step came after officials had heard concerns from residents and others in a number of states.
Michigan officials livid Ohio train derailment waste was shipped to Romulus
“The players here are Norfolk Southern Railway, and the EPA,” Evans said. “I am not here to say anybody was attempting to do anything nefarious. But I can say, that the outward effect of it looks like we're being sandbagged.
“The players here are Norfolk Southern Railway, and the EPA,” Evans said. “I am not here to say anybody was attempting to do anything nefarious. But I can say, that the outward effect of it looks like we're being sandbagged.
After Ohio's toxic train derailment, Biden orders door-to-door checks
Under Biden's order, teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency will visit homes beginning Saturday.
Under Biden's order, teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency will visit homes beginning Saturday.
Report: Chicago neglected environmental rules leading up to Little Village smokestack implosion
A report shows that in the years leading up to the Hilco disaster in Little Village, the city of Chicago largely neglected its environmental rules.
A report shows that in the years leading up to the Hilco disaster in Little Village, the city of Chicago largely neglected its environmental rules.
Report: Chicago neglected environmental rules leading up to smokestack implosion
A report shows that in the years leading up to the Hilco disaster in Little Village, the city of Chicago largely neglected its environmental rules.
A report shows that in the years leading up to the Hilco disaster in Little Village, the city of Chicago largely neglected its environmental rules.
NTSB releases preliminary report on Ohio train derailment
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a rare investigative field hearing this spring in East Palestine to question witnesses of the recent Norfolk Southern train derailment.
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a rare investigative field hearing this spring in East Palestine to question witnesses of the recent Norfolk Southern train derailment.
Ohio governor, EPA chief drink tap water near recent train derailment amid heavy criticism
The EPA says the water and air are safe in East Palestine, Ohio following the Norfolk Southern train derailment and controlled burn of chemicals. The state's governor and EPA official drank a glass of tap water to prove it, but residents continue to voice concerns.
The EPA says the water and air are safe in East Palestine, Ohio following the Norfolk Southern train derailment and controlled burn of chemicals. The state's governor and EPA official drank a glass of tap water to prove it, but residents continue to voice concerns.
EPA chief, Ohio governor drink tap water near train derailment site after heavy criticism
EPA officials say environmental testing has not found toxic chemicals at a level of concern in the air and water near East Palestine, Ohio, days after the Norfolk Southern train derailment.
EPA officials say environmental testing has not found toxic chemicals at a level of concern in the air and water near East Palestine, Ohio, days after the Norfolk Southern train derailment.
Ohio train derailment: FEMA to deploy team to East Palestine 2 weeks after disaster
FEMA is deploying federal assistance to Ohio now more than two weeks after a toxic train derailment threatened the village of East Palestine.
FEMA is deploying federal assistance to Ohio now more than two weeks after a toxic train derailment threatened the village of East Palestine.
Ohio train derailment: Should New Englanders be worried about air quality?
New England is downwind of Ohio, where the train derailment in East Palestine earlier this month resulted in a concerning controlled burn of a toxic chemical.
New England is downwind of Ohio, where the train derailment in East Palestine earlier this month resulted in a concerning controlled burn of a toxic chemical.
Ohio senator visits creak in East Palestine: 'This is disgusting'
On Feb. 3, about 50 cars on a Norfolk Southern Railroad train carrying vinyl chloride, a dangerous colorless gas, derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, a small community that is located along the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.
On Feb. 3, about 50 cars on a Norfolk Southern Railroad train carrying vinyl chloride, a dangerous colorless gas, derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, a small community that is located along the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.
Chicago Field Museum scientist talks about his daily life working full-time in Madagascar
Chicago Field Museum scientist Steve Goodman talks about his work in Madagascar and some of the wonderful nature and creatures he has encountered during his research.
Chicago Field Museum scientist Steve Goodman talks about his work in Madagascar and some of the wonderful nature and creatures he has encountered during his research.