How to dispose of a Christmas tree: Recycle, use in garden, protect wildlife

One idea: Cut your tree up and lay the branches over beds to insulate the soil. This way, the soil will not heat up in temporary winter warm spells and cause plants to come out of dormancy too soon.

Truck makers Rivian, Lion call on Pritzker to move faster on phaseout of gas and diesel-fuel engines

Gov. Pritzker has touted electric vehicles as a major economic opportunity for Illinois, and last year signed into law new tax credits and other incentives to bring more manufacturing to the state promising “thousands of jobs.”

Biden says new spending cements US commitment to fighting global warming

“The United States government is putting our money where our mouth is," Biden said during remarks at the annual global summit on climate change.

Air pollution tests at Pilsen scrap yard may be botched, EPA says

Pilsen residents wanting to learn more about toxic pollution from a nearby scrap metal-shredding operation will have to wait after government-mandated air monitors apparently failed to work properly.

Total lunar eclipse to occur on Tuesday

Totality will last nearly 1 1/2 hours — from 5:16 a.m. to 6:41 a.m. EST — as Earth passes directly between the moon and sun.

New trend has teens dumping out milk in grocery stores

Videos that have popped up on social media show teens pouring milk onto the floor, over sales counters and elsewhere in the store.

How to order a free tree to plant on your property

Planting trees on your property can have a number of benefits, including lowering energy bills, cleaning the air, and adding to the scenery. Here is how you can get a tree in a gallon pot delivered to your home — completely free.

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.

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.