How bad is Chicago's air pollution?
Dr. Cedric "Jamie" Rutland, national spokesperson from the American Lung Association, breaks down their latest report that found Chicago is one of the most polluted cities in the United States.
Dr. Cedric "Jamie" Rutland, national spokesperson from the American Lung Association, breaks down their latest report that found Chicago is one of the most polluted cities in the United States.
$2M in additional federal funding going toward Chicago's CTA
The CTA has about two dozen electric buses in use, but the goal is to transition the entire fleet to 100-percent electric.
The CTA has about two dozen electric buses in use, but the goal is to transition the entire fleet to 100-percent electric.
Senator Dick Durbin announces more federal funding Chicago's CTA
The CTA has about two dozen electric buses in use, but the goal is to transition the entire fleet to 100-percent electric.
The CTA has about two dozen electric buses in use, but the goal is to transition the entire fleet to 100-percent electric.
Chicago announces 'Our Roots Chicago' tree equity initiative
The city of Chicago is celebrating Arbor Day with the announcement of the ?Our Roots Chicago? tree equity initiative. The city and the health department are teaming up with community partners to plant 75,000 trees over the next five years. They are also looking to plant in neighborhoods that lack a tree population.
The city of Chicago is celebrating Arbor Day with the announcement of the ?Our Roots Chicago? tree equity initiative. The city and the health department are teaming up with community partners to plant 75,000 trees over the next five years. They are also looking to plant in neighborhoods that lack a tree population.
Pilsen residents rally against Chicago metal recycling company that they say is polluting the air
An 8-year-old with asthma says her lungs are being destroyed by polluters. "My asthma inhaler, I always have to carry, sometimes I can’t breathe."
An 8-year-old with asthma says her lungs are being destroyed by polluters. "My asthma inhaler, I always have to carry, sometimes I can’t breathe."
Pilsen residents oppose permit renewal for metal plant
Fears are mounting of a growing pollution threat in Chicago?s Pilsen neighborhood. Now, there?s an effort to stop it.
Fears are mounting of a growing pollution threat in Chicago?s Pilsen neighborhood. Now, there?s an effort to stop it.
Ex-fire chief killed in Nebraska wildfires, 15 firefighters hurt
Wildfires sweeping through Nebraska killed a retired fire chief and injured at least 15 firefighters this weekend.
Wildfires sweeping through Nebraska killed a retired fire chief and injured at least 15 firefighters this weekend.
Youth climate activists hold Earth Day rally in Chicago
This Earth Day, Chicago-area students shared their commitment to the environment – with hopes to inspire others along the way.
This Earth Day, Chicago-area students shared their commitment to the environment – with hopes to inspire others along the way.
Youth climate activists hold Earth Day rally
This Earth Day, Chicago-area students shared their commitment to the environment.
This Earth Day, Chicago-area students shared their commitment to the environment.
Biden signs Earth Day order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
Lightfoot unveils climate action plan to combat Chicago emissions
Earth Day in Chicago is aimed at helping businesses and neighbors become healthier by being greener in 2022.
Earth Day in Chicago is aimed at helping businesses and neighbors become healthier by being greener in 2022.
Lightfoot lays out Chicago's 2022 Climate Action Plan to celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day in Chicago is aimed at helping businesses and neighbors become healthier by being greener in 2022.
Earth Day in Chicago is aimed at helping businesses and neighbors become healthier by being greener in 2022.
Chicago Architecture Center puts on new 'Energy Revolution' exhibition
Eve Fineman from the Chicago Architecture Center talks about the process of curating their new exhibition "Energy Revolution."
Eve Fineman from the Chicago Architecture Center talks about the process of curating their new exhibition "Energy Revolution."
Celebrate Earth Day in style with Shedd Aquarium
Maggie Cooper, coordinator of conservation action at Shedd Aquarium, talks about some of their offerings as the globe celebrates Earth Day on Friday.
Maggie Cooper, coordinator of conservation action at Shedd Aquarium, talks about some of their offerings as the globe celebrates Earth Day on Friday.
Lightfoot to lay out Chicago's 2022 Climate Action Plan to celebrate Earth Day
Mayor Lori Lightfoot will release Chicago's 2022 Climate Action Plan today in celebration of Earth Day.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot will release Chicago's 2022 Climate Action Plan today in celebration of Earth Day.
Earth Day 2022: How it started and how to celebrate
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
Time flies: Google Earth Timelapse feature shows your town change over 37 years
“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.
“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.
Chicago has warmed significantly since first Earth Day
It's been more than fifty years since the first Earth Day. Our atmosphere is a lot different compared to 1970. Chicago has seen some significant warming.
It's been more than fifty years since the first Earth Day. Our atmosphere is a lot different compared to 1970. Chicago has seen some significant warming.
Metra stages massive clean-up effort along Chicago-area tracks for Earth Day
Metra employees spent the day picking up garbage alongside the tracks and planting wild flowers and trees on Metra-owned land all around the city.
Metra employees spent the day picking up garbage alongside the tracks and planting wild flowers and trees on Metra-owned land all around the city.
Earth Week kicks off with events around Chicago area
Earth Week has kicked off with many events around the Chicago area leading up to Earth Day on April 22.
Earth Week has kicked off with many events around the Chicago area leading up to Earth Day on April 22.