NASA finds direct evidence that humans are causing climate change
NASA has found direct evidence that shows how humans are impacting and causing a change in Earth’s climate.
NASA has found direct evidence that shows how humans are impacting and causing a change in Earth’s climate.
Shedd Aquarium, Lettuce Entertain You team up to curb plastic pollution
The Let?s Shedd Plastic program aims to reduce the amount of plastic pollution in restaurants and beyond.
The Let?s Shedd Plastic program aims to reduce the amount of plastic pollution in restaurants and beyond.
Shedd scientists see the first signs of spring in local forests
Shedd Aquarium research biologist Melissa Youngquist breaks down some of the telltale signs of spring and what to expect to see in nature moving forward.
Shedd Aquarium research biologist Melissa Youngquist breaks down some of the telltale signs of spring and what to expect to see in nature moving forward.
Study: Summer could last for 6 months by century’s end
A new study revealed that summer could stick around for six months in the Northern hemisphere by 2100 if efforts to mitigate global warming don’t continue.
A new study revealed that summer could stick around for six months in the Northern hemisphere by 2100 if efforts to mitigate global warming don’t continue.
Lava spews as Iceland volcano comes to life for first time in 6,000 years
The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and this is the first volcanic eruption in this area of the country in nearly 800 years.
The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and this is the first volcanic eruption in this area of the country in nearly 800 years.
The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
Loyola University Chicago inspires change with 6th annual Climate Change Conference
Dejah Powell, Midwest lead organizer at Sunrise Movement, talks about the importance of getting young people involved in the fight against climate change.
Dejah Powell, Midwest lead organizer at Sunrise Movement, talks about the importance of getting young people involved in the fight against climate change.
Local high school honored by UN for community garden
A local high school is being recognized by the United Nations for its work to transform a plain patch of grass into a beautiful garden filled with native trees and species.
A local high school is being recognized by the United Nations for its work to transform a plain patch of grass into a beautiful garden filled with native trees and species.
Million Gallon Challenge encourages Chicago residents to conserve water
MWRD Commissioner Josina Morita previews the second annual Million Gallon Challenge and stresses the importance of water conservation.
MWRD Commissioner Josina Morita previews the second annual Million Gallon Challenge and stresses the importance of water conservation.
Climbers capture dangerously close video of active Klyuchevskoy volcano spewing steam, ash
Video shows dangerously close footage of the very active Klyuchevskoy volcano in Siberia.
Video shows dangerously close footage of the very active Klyuchevskoy volcano in Siberia.
Pollen seasons in the US getting longer, more intense due to climate change, study finds
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Humans are likely cause of shift in Atlantic hurricane cycles, climate study suggests
The new study found that humans — not nature — are likely the primary cause of changes in Atlantic hurricane patterns.
The new study found that humans — not nature — are likely the primary cause of changes in Atlantic hurricane patterns.
Massive iceberg, 20x the size of Manhattan, breaks off in Antarctic
A massive iceberg, 20 times the size of Manhattan, broke off in the Antarctic according to the British Antarctic Survey.
A massive iceberg, 20 times the size of Manhattan, broke off in the Antarctic according to the British Antarctic Survey.
White House climate czar calls Texas winter storm 'a wake-up call' for US
President Joe Biden's national climate adviser says. the deadly winter storm that caused widespread power outages in Texas and other states is a “wake-up call” for the United States to build energy systems and other infrastructure that are more reliable.
President Joe Biden's national climate adviser says. the deadly winter storm that caused widespread power outages in Texas and other states is a “wake-up call” for the United States to build energy systems and other infrastructure that are more reliable.
Bill Gates warns coming climate crisis will be deadlier than coronavirus
In his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Bill Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.
In his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Bill Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.
Baby right whale killed by boat; only about 400 right whales left in the world
'A VERY SAD EVENT': "Every mortality that occurs really has a devastating impact on the population as a whole, because they are one of our most critically endangered whales in the world. Every whale counts."
'A VERY SAD EVENT': "Every mortality that occurs really has a devastating impact on the population as a whole, because they are one of our most critically endangered whales in the world. Every whale counts."
By 2050, Illinois would use only renewable energy under proposed bill
Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly are reviving a plan to make Illinois reliant only on renewable power sources by 2050 with policies and regulations to encourage a switch to generating energy from such sustainable sources as wind and solar.
Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly are reviving a plan to make Illinois reliant only on renewable power sources by 2050 with policies and regulations to encourage a switch to generating energy from such sustainable sources as wind and solar.
Lock and dam project hopes to block invasive species from Great Lakes
Loren Wobig from the Office of Water Resources for IDNR talks about the Brandon Road Lock and Dam Project, which aims to block invasive species such as Asian carp from the Great Lakes.
Loren Wobig from the Office of Water Resources for IDNR talks about the Brandon Road Lock and Dam Project, which aims to block invasive species such as Asian carp from the Great Lakes.
Illinois judge rules Trump International Hotel and Tower liable for violating state environmental laws
An Illinois judge ruled on Friday that Trump International Hotel and Tower is liable for violating environmental laws by using water from the Chicago River for its cooling system.
An Illinois judge ruled on Friday that Trump International Hotel and Tower is liable for violating environmental laws by using water from the Chicago River for its cooling system.
Reversal of Keystone XL Pipeline part of Biden's strategy to tackle climate crisis
Elisabeth Moyer, associate professor of the University of Chicago, talks about the environmental impact of the Keystone XL Pipeline and what the president's decision will mean for renewable energy proponents.
Elisabeth Moyer, associate professor of the University of Chicago, talks about the environmental impact of the Keystone XL Pipeline and what the president's decision will mean for renewable energy proponents.