Iceberg bigger than Manhattan breaks off from Antarctica, dubbed world’s largest
The iceberg, named A-76, is bigger than the entire island of Manhattan.
‘Leave the kayak. We’ll find it. I promise’: Calm kayaker rescues man stranded on Canadian lake
Sally Wallick was recording her day on Okanagan Lake last month when she noticed a man stranded next to his capsized kayak.
Friendly manatee surprises 2 women in canoes at Fort DeSoto Park
Two women canoeing at Fort DeSoto Park made a new friend Wednesday morning when a manatee swam alongside their see-through canoes.
Major effort underway to protect Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk after years of erosion
It’s one of the jewels of the Indiana Dunes National Park, but it’s been battered by historically high water levels on Lake Michigan.
Climate change likely to worsen despite worldwide pledges to cut carbon emissions, report finds
A new report said global temperatures could rise to a dangerous level by 2100 despite pledges from governments worldwide to limit carbon emissions.
Three fishermen kill themselves igniting explosive black powder in hole along river
Three men were fishing along the Illinois River on Thursday night when they filled a hole with what the coroner says was "explosive black powder" and lit it on fire. The men suffered "pretty extensive injuries."
EPA orders Lightfoot to halt General Iron's permit for facility on southeast side of Chicago
The Chief of the Environmental Protection Agency has ordered Mayor Lori Lightfoot to halt General Iron's permit for a facility on the southeast side.
Chicago River Day kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday
Chicago River Day is an annual event to pick up litter on land using canoes in Flat Foot Lake located in Beaubien Woods.
Eagle guarding nest spotted in Busse Woods in suburban Elk Grove Village
The Cook County Forest Preserve said that this eagle is probably one half of the pair that has been nesting in Busse Woods (near Chicago) for the past six years.
Elon Musk offers $100M to inventors who can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
It’s a process known as carbon capture, and it’s already possible — though it’s expensive and not presently commercially viable.
Honda to phase out gas-powered cars in North America by 2040
Japanese automaker Honda said Friday that it plans to phase out all of its gasoline-powered vehicles in North America by 2040, making it the latest major automaker with a goal of becoming carbon neutral.
At Earth Day summit, China, Russia join US vowing emission cuts
The leaders of Russia and China have put aside their raw-worded disputes with U.S. President Joe Biden long enough to pledge international cooperation on cutting climate-wrecking coal and petroleum emissions.
Biden will pledge to cut US greenhouse gas emissions by at least half by 2030 at virtual climate summit
President Joe Biden will pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions at least in half by 2030 as he convenes a virtual climate summit with 40 world leaders.
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland establishes climate change task force, revokes several Trump-era orders
U.S. Dept. of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland established a task force this week to prioritize action on climate change. Her order also revoked several Trump-era orders that she said did not align with the department’s mission.
Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.