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.

'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.

Great white shark encounters are increasing due to climate change

Scientists say that rising water temperatures due to climate change are allowing juvenile sharks to expand their territory.

Luxury container homes coming to the South Side
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A team of investors is bringing luxury, energy-efficient container homes to Chicago's South Side.

Inflation Reduction Act: Biden signs massive climate and health care bill

President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.

Climate change has doubled chance of a California 'megaflood': UCLA study

Researchers say a massive flood could be "California's other Big One." New data from UCLA researchers say climate change has doubled the chance such a flood may happen.

Two years after botched implosion, groups call for air filtration for Little Village residents

Environmental activists are urging the city to pay for public air monitoring systems and air filtration for residents who live near the site of a dust storm caused by the demolition of a smokestack.

New Illinois solar power farm to help power Chicago airports

“By 2025, hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans will get their energy needs met by an entirely renewable energy source,” Gov. JB Pritzker said.

Congress addresses climate change with 'Inflation Reduction Act' bill
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The country's first major legislation to address the climate crisis passed in the Senate this weekend and is expected to move through the House. It's part of Democrat's package called the Inflation Reduction Act, which gives $370 billion to move the U.S. toward clean energy.

Flooding closes Death Valley National Park, vehicles stranded in debris

All roads in and out of Death Valley National Park are closed due to substantial flooding on Friday, National Parks Service says.