Earth Week kicks off with several events around Chicago
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.
Aurora residents recycle 20 tons of old electronics ahead of Earth Day
Residents of Aurora got an early start on celebrating Earth Day by making sure old electronics don't end up in landfills.
Residents of Aurora got an early start on celebrating Earth Day by making sure old electronics don't end up in landfills.
Target’s annual car seat trade-in event begins April 18
Target will take your old, expired and damaged car seat in return for a 20% off coupon that can be used towards purchasing a new car seat, stroller or other select baby gear.
Target will take your old, expired and damaged car seat in return for a 20% off coupon that can be used towards purchasing a new car seat, stroller or other select baby gear.
Little Village residents protest against environmental racism
Activists in Chicago on Monday were marking the second anniversary of a botched smokestack demolition with a rally.
Activists in Chicago on Monday were marking the second anniversary of a botched smokestack demolition with a rally.
General Iron proposes return to Lincoln Park
General Iron’s owner is proposing to return the junked-car and metal-shredding business to Lincoln Park where it operated for decades before shutting down at the end of 2020.
General Iron’s owner is proposing to return the junked-car and metal-shredding business to Lincoln Park where it operated for decades before shutting down at the end of 2020.
Suburban flooding to be addressed with $1.5M in federal funding
Roughly $1.5 million in federal funding is on the way to address sewer repairs in the south suburbs of Dolton, Harvey, Riverdale and west suburban Stone Park.
Roughly $1.5 million in federal funding is on the way to address sewer repairs in the south suburbs of Dolton, Harvey, Riverdale and west suburban Stone Park.
Why more growing degree days in Chicago matters
Growing degree days have jumped over the past 50 years for most of the country, including Chicago. This has major impacts for plants and people.
Growing degree days have jumped over the past 50 years for most of the country, including Chicago. This has major impacts for plants and people.
Federal funding to address flooding issues in Chicago's south suburbs
Over a million dollars in federal funding could be appropriated to south suburbs to address flooding issues that have tormented communities in Dolton, Harvey and Riverdale.
Over a million dollars in federal funding could be appropriated to south suburbs to address flooding issues that have tormented communities in Dolton, Harvey and Riverdale.
Big crowds for first day of trout fishing at Cook County Forest Preserves in suburban Chicago
More than 4,000 pounds of fish were added to Axehead Lake (Park Ridge), Belleau Lake (Park Ridge), Sag Quarry East (Lemont), Horsetail Lake (Palos Park) and Green Lake (Calumet City).
More than 4,000 pounds of fish were added to Axehead Lake (Park Ridge), Belleau Lake (Park Ridge), Sag Quarry East (Lemont), Horsetail Lake (Palos Park) and Green Lake (Calumet City).
Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Microplastics found in human blood for the 1st time, study says
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Satellite images show New York-sized ice shelf collapse in East Antarctica
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Pilsen kids ask EPA head to protect them from ‘massive amounts of pollutants in … air we breathe’
Saying they can’t take any more air pollution in Pilsen because it’s making them sick, a group of six children hand delivered a letter to the top environmental official in Chicago Wednesday asking her to promise to conduct a comprehensive health study of the community before any new government approvals for a longtime scrap-metal operation is allowed.
Saying they can’t take any more air pollution in Pilsen because it’s making them sick, a group of six children hand delivered a letter to the top environmental official in Chicago Wednesday asking her to promise to conduct a comprehensive health study of the community before any new government approvals for a longtime scrap-metal operation is allowed.
Starbucks turns to 'Borrow-A-Cup' program to reduce waste
Starbucks has unveiled its latest plan to cut down on waste: Borrow-a-cup.
Starbucks has unveiled its latest plan to cut down on waste: Borrow-a-cup.
Nearly 80% of Amazon rainforest shows signs of loss, study finds
Scientists have long been warning that extreme weather would cause calamity in the future but it appears that the future is already here.
Scientists have long been warning that extreme weather would cause calamity in the future but it appears that the future is already here.
Biologists seeing more fish species in Chicago waterways due to reduced pollution
The Shedd Aquarium says that after 50 years of working to reduce the pollution in Chicago’s waterways, they now have definitive proof that the efforts are paying off.
The Shedd Aquarium says that after 50 years of working to reduce the pollution in Chicago’s waterways, they now have definitive proof that the efforts are paying off.
Shedd Aquarium: Huge increase in fish species in Chicago waterways
The Shedd Aquarium says that after 50 years of working to reduce the pollution in Chicago?s waterways, they now have definitive proof that the efforts are paying off.
The Shedd Aquarium says that after 50 years of working to reduce the pollution in Chicago?s waterways, they now have definitive proof that the efforts are paying off.
UN report on climate change: Urgent action needed to secure a 'liveable' future
A new UN report to guide leaders in their efforts to curb climate change warns the world is going to get sicker, hungrier, poorer and more dangerous in the next 18 years.
A new UN report to guide leaders in their efforts to curb climate change warns the world is going to get sicker, hungrier, poorer and more dangerous in the next 18 years.
Shedd Aquarium launches study into cleaning Chicago's urban waterways
Austin Happel, research biologist at the Shedd Aquarium, talks about their new study into Chicago's waterway system and how they aim to reduce contamination and improve water quality.
Austin Happel, research biologist at the Shedd Aquarium, talks about their new study into Chicago's waterway system and how they aim to reduce contamination and improve water quality.
One million mosquitoes in Florida caught on Sanibel Island
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.