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.
Shedd restarts programs allowing visitors to interact one-on-one with belugas, sharks and penguins
Prices start at $50 for members and go up to $200.
Prices start at $50 for members and go up to $200.
Indiana says it's okay to put out bird feeders again, though what killed 750+ birds remains unknown
More than 750 cases of the bird illness have been reported in 76 Indiana counties. Symptoms include crusty eyes and neurological problems.
More than 750 cases of the bird illness have been reported in 76 Indiana counties. Symptoms include crusty eyes and neurological problems.
Pink and green: Auroras light up night sky in Tasmania, Alaska
The Southern and Northern lights pulled off spectacular shows in the skies over Tasmania and Alaska earlier this week.
The Southern and Northern lights pulled off spectacular shows in the skies over Tasmania and Alaska earlier this week.
Illinois politicians to focus on clean energy bill Thursday
Supporters say it's a big boost for clean energy in Illinois, but critics say it includes what they call "the biggest utility rate increase" in state history.
Supporters say it's a big boost for clean energy in Illinois, but critics say it includes what they call "the biggest utility rate increase" in state history.
Shedd Aquarium hosting cleanup efforts along lakefront
Edward Warden, Shedd Conservation action coordinator, talks about their efforts to maintain a clean and robust lakefront.
Edward Warden, Shedd Conservation action coordinator, talks about their efforts to maintain a clean and robust lakefront.
Dolphin rescued after getting 'pushed into' canal by Hurricane Ida
A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.
A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.
Artists transform vacant lots in Chicago
Artists are bringing new life to vacant lots in Chicago.
Artists are bringing new life to vacant lots in Chicago.