Trump hopes to boost coal industry with executive order
Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.
Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
Earth-a-Palooza brings eco-friendly fun in Cook County
The Cook County Forest Preserve is hosting Earth-a-Palooza this weekend.
The Cook County Forest Preserve is hosting Earth-a-Palooza this weekend.
Chicago EPA workers call for increased staffing levels
Thousands of federal workers joined solidarity walks nationwide, including in Chicago.
Thousands of federal workers joined solidarity walks nationwide, including in Chicago.
Mystery solved as 'crazy gross rain' dirties cars across hundreds of miles
Reports of vehicles mysteriously coated in dirt ranged from St. Louis and Missouri, through Illinois and even as far away as Charleston, West Virginia.
Reports of vehicles mysteriously coated in dirt ranged from St. Louis and Missouri, through Illinois and even as far away as Charleston, West Virginia.
Chicago to host 2025 Aspen Ideas Climate Summit in July
This summer, Chicago will be the new host of the Aspen Ideas Climate Summit, Gov. JB Pritzker announced.
This summer, Chicago will be the new host of the Aspen Ideas Climate Summit, Gov. JB Pritzker announced.
Door remains open for U.S. to rejoin Paris climate agreement
The door remains open for the United States to rejoin the Paris Agreement for the United Nations.
The door remains open for the United States to rejoin the Paris Agreement for the United Nations.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
How to recycle your Christmas tree: Simple tips for a sustainable goodbye
As the holiday season ends, many people are looking for ways to properly dispose of their Christmas trees.
As the holiday season ends, many people are looking for ways to properly dispose of their Christmas trees.
These are the ways you can reduce waste during the holidays
The holidays are a time for fun, but it can also result in excess waste that can affect the environment and here are some eco-friendly options to consider.
The holidays are a time for fun, but it can also result in excess waste that can affect the environment and here are some eco-friendly options to consider.
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
List of worst-polluting cities released
New data shows cities in Asia and the US emit the most pollution.
New data shows cities in Asia and the US emit the most pollution.
Need to ditch Halloween pumpkins? Here's where to smash, compost them in Chicago
Halloween has ended, and it's time to dispose of leftover pumpkins. But what’s the best way to do so in the Chicago area?
Halloween has ended, and it's time to dispose of leftover pumpkins. But what’s the best way to do so in the Chicago area?
'Pumpkin Smashes' offer eco-friendly solution to Halloween cleanup
Pumpkins are not native to the local ecosystem and can have a negative impact.
Pumpkins are not native to the local ecosystem and can have a negative impact.
Fall colors: A look inside the majesty and science behind autumnal foliage
It's the time of year when the Midwest really shines. The temperatures are cooler and the fall colors are magical. FOX 32 meteorologist Mike Caplan has a look inside their beauty and the science behind season.
It's the time of year when the Midwest really shines. The temperatures are cooler and the fall colors are magical. FOX 32 meteorologist Mike Caplan has a look inside their beauty and the science behind season.
These are the greenest cities in the US, study shows
The study compared the 100 largest cities across 28 key "green" indicators to determine which cities engaged in cleaner, more sustainable habits to preserve the planet.
The study compared the 100 largest cities across 28 key "green" indicators to determine which cities engaged in cleaner, more sustainable habits to preserve the planet.
National Park Service blames bag of Cheetos for disrupting entire Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
Chicago's Trump Tower violated environmental laws, judge rules
A?Cook County judge ruled on Monday that?Trump International Hotel & Tower violated the?Illinois Environmental Protection Act.
A?Cook County judge ruled on Monday that?Trump International Hotel & Tower violated the?Illinois Environmental Protection Act.