New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps, pee to tackle climate change
New Zealand’s government is proposing a tax on the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change.
New federal funds aim to improve Illinois' water infrastructure
Illinois is getting additional federal funding to improve its water infrastructure.
Grant announced for nonprofit's energy efficiency program
There is a big boost for Latino and Black contractors to retrofit housing for under-served communities.
Chicago Drives Electric: Drivers can test drive electric vehicles in Oak Brook Terrace this weekend
Chicago auto dealers are preparing drivers to go electric.
Illinois congressman opposes new train merger that would link Canada, US and Mexico
Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of the 8th district wants to see a proposed train merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern come to a halt.
What does it mean for trees when leaves change colors?
There is a mystery scientists are still trying to figure out, which is, what does it mean for the tree when its leaves change colors?
UN chief warns world is 'paralyzed,' equity slipping away at General Assembly
During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.
NW Indiana refinery to pay $2.75 million in air pollution case
BP, one of the world’s largest oil companies, agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle accusations that its massive Northwest Indiana refinery repeatedly broke the law by polluting the air.
Chicago research groups, organizations form virtual lab to understand impact of climate change citywide
A new study aims to take a deeper look at the impact of climate change in Chicago neighborhoods.
Jason Momoa shaves head to denounce single-use plastics
The 43-year-old actor said he’s tired of plastic bottles, bags and packaging ending up as pollution.
Californians plagued with feet-eating 'mini-shark' bugs
Scientists identified the foot-biting bug at a water-line isopod.
Sunken steamboat exposed once again after drought in Missouri River
The North Alabama sank in 1870 after it hit a snag on a river between South Dakota and Nebraska.
'Could not believe my eyes:' Ice caves awash in vibrant colors as sun, algae combine for surreal show
A local geologist says the variety of colors was due to multiple lighting effects being in play, and it left a photographer saying it was one of the most magical things he's ever witnessed.
Now is prime time for toxic algae blooms that can sicken people, kill pets
Over 2,300 lakes and rivers across the contiguous U.S. are hosts to blue-green algae blooms.