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.
City denies General Iron permit application to operate recycling plant on Southeast Side
The Chicago Department of Public Health denied General Iron's permit application to operate a scrap metal recycling facility on the city's Southeast Side.
The Chicago Department of Public Health denied General Iron's permit application to operate a scrap metal recycling facility on the city's Southeast Side.
Lightfoot rejects General Iron's permit for recycling plant on Southeast Side
The Chicago Department of Public Health denied General Iron's permit application to operate a scrap metal recycling facility on the city's Southeast Side.
The Chicago Department of Public Health denied General Iron's permit application to operate a scrap metal recycling facility on the city's Southeast Side.
Biden: Infrastructure law to give $1B toward Great Lakes pollution cleanup
The infrastructure law will dedicate $1 billion toward Great Lakes cleanup and restoration, impacting several U.S. sites that have been deemed “areas of concern” for years.
The infrastructure law will dedicate $1 billion toward Great Lakes cleanup and restoration, impacting several U.S. sites that have been deemed “areas of concern” for years.
Opponents of proposed General Iron plant on Southeast Side protest outside Lightfoot's office
Nearby Chicago residents say the metal shredding plant will bring large amounts of pollution with it and civil rights concerns.
Nearby Chicago residents say the metal shredding plant will bring large amounts of pollution with it and civil rights concerns.
Warmer weather will send gas prices soaring 'a lot higher,' analyst warns
Patrick de Haan notes 'all the ingredients' are present to spark $4 per gallon prices.
Patrick de Haan notes 'all the ingredients' are present to spark $4 per gallon prices.
Interactive map shows impact of air pollution on Chicago neighborhoods, Latino communities hit the hardest
Professor Michael Cailas from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about their study into pollution across the city and why Latino neighborhoods are disproportionately impacted.
Professor Michael Cailas from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about their study into pollution across the city and why Latino neighborhoods are disproportionately impacted.
Environmental group calls for transparency over botched Hilco demolition
A local environmental group responded Thursday to the recent Inspector General's report on the botched Hilco demolition.
A local environmental group responded Thursday to the recent Inspector General's report on the botched Hilco demolition.
Shock waves detected in Chicago after volcano eruption in Tonga
A volcanic eruption Saturday in the South Pacific island nation of Tonga was so powerful that its shock wave caused changes in air pressure detected thousands of miles away in Chicago.
A volcanic eruption Saturday in the South Pacific island nation of Tonga was so powerful that its shock wave caused changes in air pressure detected thousands of miles away in Chicago.
What's creating bizarre sand sculptures along Lake Michigan?
At first glance they look like the objects from an alien planet. Maybe Mars? Except there's a beach in the background and Mars doesn't have any of that. But where on Earth would someone find dozens of petrified totems of sand?
At first glance they look like the objects from an alien planet. Maybe Mars? Except there's a beach in the background and Mars doesn't have any of that. But where on Earth would someone find dozens of petrified totems of sand?
20 Yellowstone wolves killed by hunters after roaming from park
Hunters shot and killed a record number of Yellowstone National Park's renowned gray wolves that had roamed from the park in recent months.
Hunters shot and killed a record number of Yellowstone National Park's renowned gray wolves that had roamed from the park in recent months.
After tornado kills 6 at Amazon, governor says climate change may force building code changes
"We're all quite well aware that storms are getting more severe, that climate change is affecting businesses and homes and individuals all across the nation, not to mention here in Illinois, and if we need to strengthen those codes because of climate change, we should go do that," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said.
"We're all quite well aware that storms are getting more severe, that climate change is affecting businesses and homes and individuals all across the nation, not to mention here in Illinois, and if we need to strengthen those codes because of climate change, we should go do that," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said.
How to watch: Geminid meteor shower to peak Monday night
If you’re outside overnight, look up. You might see a shooting star!
If you’re outside overnight, look up. You might see a shooting star!