How climate insecurity is impacting the Great Lakes
Pierre B?land, Canadian Chair for the International Joint Commission, talks about the climate concerns that the Great Lakes are facing and the importance of taking action.
Pierre B?land, Canadian Chair for the International Joint Commission, talks about the climate concerns that the Great Lakes are facing and the importance of taking action.
Fall Nature Fest returns Saturday to LaBagh Woods
This weekend, you can celebrate the upcoming fall weather with Fall Nature Fest!
This weekend, you can celebrate the upcoming fall weather with Fall Nature Fest!
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.
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.
'Parks for Pollinators': New initiative by Chicago Park District to get people outside and exploring
A new nature challenge is working to get people outside and exploring!
A new nature challenge is working to get people outside and exploring!
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.
A new study aims to take a deeper look at the impact of climate change in Chicago neighborhoods.
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.�
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Over 2,300 lakes and rivers across the contiguous U.S. are hosts to blue-green algae blooms.
First glimpse of fall foliage predictions for the 2022 season
The drought is going to be a big factor in this year's fall foliage -- and likely not in a good way.
The drought is going to be a big factor in this year's fall foliage -- and likely not in a good way.
New Illinois solar farm opens downstate in Lincoln
The solar farm is being celebrated as part of Illinois’ clean energy future.
The solar farm is being celebrated as part of Illinois’ clean energy future.
Pritzker celebrates opening of new Illinois solar farm
Illinois' newest solar farm opened Thursday in Lincoln, Illinois.
Illinois' newest solar farm opened Thursday in Lincoln, Illinois.
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.
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
A team of investors is bringing luxury, energy-efficient container homes to Chicago's South Side.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“By 2025, hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans will get their energy needs met by an entirely renewable energy source,” Gov. JB Pritzker said.