Many Americans ingesting ‘cocktail’ of toxic chemicals from drinking water, study says
“For too many Americans, turning on their faucets for a glass of water is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals,” the Environmental Working Group said in its November report.
“For too many Americans, turning on their faucets for a glass of water is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals,” the Environmental Working Group said in its November report.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker speaks at international climate change conference
"I would like to see the National Republican party take a position of fighting climate change but I don't think that's gonna happen anytime real soon."
"I would like to see the National Republican party take a position of fighting climate change but I don't think that's gonna happen anytime real soon."
Pritzker speaks at Scotland climate conference
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker was in the international spotlight on Monday, getting a chance to tout the state's push for clean energy and to fight climate change.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker was in the international spotlight on Monday, getting a chance to tout the state's push for clean energy and to fight climate change.
Pumpkin smash events held all over Chicago to keep methane-gas producing pumpkins out of landfills
The goal is to keep pumpkins out of landfills, where they become the third largest methane producer in the environment. Methane erodes the ozone layer.
The goal is to keep pumpkins out of landfills, where they become the third largest methane producer in the environment. Methane erodes the ozone layer.
Pritzker heading to UN climate change summit
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will arrive Wednesday morning in London, which is his first stop on a trip that includes an international climate change conference.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will arrive Wednesday morning in London, which is his first stop on a trip that includes an international climate change conference.
Pritzker heads to Europe for international climate change conference
Although critics complain Springfield's passage of the "Climate and Equitable Jobs Act" will force big electric utility rate increases across Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker plans to brag about the legislation while in Europe.
Although critics complain Springfield's passage of the "Climate and Equitable Jobs Act" will force big electric utility rate increases across Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker plans to brag about the legislation while in Europe.
Pritzker heading to UN climate conference
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will arrive Wednesday morning in London, which is his first stop on a trip that includes an international climate change conference.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will arrive Wednesday morning in London, which is his first stop on a trip that includes an international climate change conference.
Biden administration moves to curb methane emission from oil and gas operations
The Biden administration is proposing new rules to reduce methane — a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming.
The Biden administration is proposing new rules to reduce methane — a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming.
Takeaways from Day One of the COP26 Glasgow Summit
Elisabeth Moyer from the University of Chicago shares her perspective on the discussions being had at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow.
Elisabeth Moyer from the University of Chicago shares her perspective on the discussions being had at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow.
UN: Greenhouse gas levels hit new record in 2020 despite lockdowns
Greenhouse gas levels hit a new record high in 2020 and increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade, the U.N. says.
Greenhouse gas levels hit a new record high in 2020 and increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade, the U.N. says.
PFAS: EPA announces strategy to regulate toxic 'forever chemicals'
The EPA is unveiling a new strategy to regulate PFAS, or so-called toxic "forever chemicals," that are used in countless consumer products.
The EPA is unveiling a new strategy to regulate PFAS, or so-called toxic "forever chemicals," that are used in countless consumer products.
Climate change: US report targets economic risks from extreme weather
A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.
A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.
California oil spill: Authorities investigate if ship’s anchor struck pipeline
One of the largest oil spills in recent California history over the weekend closed beaches and continued to threaten wildlife on Monday.
One of the largest oil spills in recent California history over the weekend closed beaches and continued to threaten wildlife on Monday.
Indiana American Water resumes services after iron spill into Lake Michigan
Indiana American Water has resumed services at its Ogden Dunes Water Treatment facility after being shut down for a week.
Indiana American Water has resumed services at its Ogden Dunes Water Treatment facility after being shut down for a week.
Column examines environmental impact of the removal of Jackson Park's trees for the Obama Presidential Center
Jacqueline Serrato from South Side Weekly talks about what is being lost as construction begins for the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.
Jacqueline Serrato from South Side Weekly talks about what is being lost as construction begins for the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.
REV Midwest: 5 governors commit to network for charging electric vehicles
Governors of five Midwestern states have reached a bipartisan agreement to forge a network for charging electric vehicles.
Governors of five Midwestern states have reached a bipartisan agreement to forge a network for charging electric vehicles.
Indiana Dunes beaches reopen Thursday following steel mill spill
The beaches along Lake Michigan at Indiana Dunes National Park are back open Thursday.
The beaches along Lake Michigan at Indiana Dunes National Park are back open Thursday.
Indiana Dunes National Park beaches closed after steel factory dumps 'rusty liquid' into waterway
The National Park Service said that on Sunday evening, someone reported a “discharge of rusty colored liquid” into the Burns Waterway, which is alongside the U.S. Steel Plant.
The National Park Service said that on Sunday evening, someone reported a “discharge of rusty colored liquid” into the Burns Waterway, which is alongside the U.S. Steel Plant.
Ultra-white paint could reduce need for AC, Purdue researchers say
Researchers at Purdue University hope an ultra-white paint could curb global warming.
Researchers at Purdue University hope an ultra-white paint could curb global warming.
American white pelicans, once rare in Illinois, are now filling the skies above the Chicago area
American white pelicans are winging their way through the state right now as they take a route on their annual winter migration to the Gulf Coast.
American white pelicans are winging their way through the state right now as they take a route on their annual winter migration to the Gulf Coast.