Skokie begins electrifying municipal fleet with $45K ComEd grant

The Village of Skokie received a $45,000 check from ComEd to help cover the costs of electric vehicles for its public works, police, and fire departments.

Chicago Botanic Garden showcases plant conservation
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From now through Sept. 22, the Chicago Botanic Garden is hosting a Lost and Found exhibit. Vistors can explore experiential trails that blend art with science.

Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast

Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.

Too Good To Go partners with Whole Foods to address food waste
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Too Good To Go is the world's largest marketplace for surplus food. Vice President of Operations Chris Macaulay said 40% of all food gets thrown away. To Good To Go aims to reduce food insecurity and address on the the largest contributors to carbon emissions.

How to grow edible plants in your garden
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Looking to make your dishes more beautiful and delicious? Here are some tips on growing edible plants!

From orbit, NASA maps streets where extreme heat will burn you in seconds

NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.

Harmful algae blooms in Great Lakes could increase this summer, NOAA warns

NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.

Cicadas return to the Chicago area after 17 years
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Every 17 years, millions of cicadas emerge from the ground, creating a symphony of buzzing that heralds one of nature's most remarkable cycles.

US Olympic team to bring A/C units to Paris, undercutting environmental plan

The U.S. Olympic team plans to supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games, prioritizing athlete comfort over the event's environmental sustainability goals.

Worry over being 'disgusting' drives us to do too much laundry, study says

"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.

The Woodlands students win $50,000 for microplastics filtration system

Two high school students from The Woodlands, Texas, were awarded a $50,000 prize at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for creating an ultrasonic filtration system to remove microplastics from water.

Heatwave in Mexico causes howler monkeys to drop dead from trees

Mexico is facing one of its harshest droughts, with temperatures hitting 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius) on Monday, causing severe water shortages and leading to the deaths of at least 83 howler monkeys in Tabasco due to extreme heat and dehydration.