New Climate Works program aims to create green energy careers in Illinois
The state of Illinois and the 548 Foundation are teaming up to create more clean energy job opportunities.
The state of Illinois and the 548 Foundation are teaming up to create more clean energy job opportunities.
ComEd?s Energy Force Ambassador sparks change through community engagement, empowerment
For the 13th year, ComEd is hosting its energy force ambassador program employing adults with disabilities to educate the public on energy saving.
For the 13th year, ComEd is hosting its energy force ambassador program employing adults with disabilities to educate the public on energy saving.
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.
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.
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
Every 17 years, millions of cicadas emerge from the ground, creating a symphony of buzzing that heralds one of nature's most remarkable cycles.
Every 17 years, millions of cicadas emerge from the ground, creating a symphony of buzzing that heralds one of nature's most remarkable cycles.
Communication, mechanical issues caused 2023 Ohio train derailment: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending several new safety measures after last year's East Palestine, Ohio train derailment.
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending several new safety measures after last year's East Palestine, Ohio train derailment.
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.
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.
"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.
Rare double bloom of corpse flowers draws crowds to Chicago Botanic Garden
A rare double dose of putrid is drawing visitors to the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe this week.
A rare double dose of putrid is drawing visitors to the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe this week.
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.
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.
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.
Chicago's Mag Mile transforms with unique butterfly exhibit
A unique art exhibit landed along the Mag Mile this week.
A unique art exhibit landed along the Mag Mile this week.
Mag Mile hosts unique butterfly sculptures from nature museum
A unique art exhibit landed along the Mag Mile this week. Ten metal butterfly sculptures flew over from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
A unique art exhibit landed along the Mag Mile this week. Ten metal butterfly sculptures flew over from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
2023 marks hottest summer in over 2,000 years in Northern Hemisphere, study finds
A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals alarming findings about the summer of 2023, asserting it as the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in over 2,000 years.
A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals alarming findings about the summer of 2023, asserting it as the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in over 2,000 years.
Wheelchair initiative in Will County expands opportunities for individuals with disabilities to explore nature
A new initiative in the suburbs is expanding opportunities for individuals with disabilities to engage with nature.
A new initiative in the suburbs is expanding opportunities for individuals with disabilities to engage with nature.
Do your part to beautify the Chicago River this weekend
Friends of the Chicago River have been working to remove 2 million pounds of litter and trash from it since 1992. This weekend, thousands of people are coming together to keep the river looking its best
Friends of the Chicago River have been working to remove 2 million pounds of litter and trash from it since 1992. This weekend, thousands of people are coming together to keep the river looking its best
Local startup brings ease to sustainable fashion
A new fashion app Tutt aims to make shopping sustainable clothing easier. Tutt stands for "tell us the truth." The app features products with "nutrition facts," including the materials used to manufacture each piece.
A new fashion app Tutt aims to make shopping sustainable clothing easier. Tutt stands for "tell us the truth." The app features products with "nutrition facts," including the materials used to manufacture each piece.
How to reduce your pet's carbon footprint
As humans we can reduce waste by the reduce, reuse and recycle method, but how do you go green when it comes to pets? Veterinarian and author Ruth Macpete shares some tips and products pet owners can use to reduce waste.
As humans we can reduce waste by the reduce, reuse and recycle method, but how do you go green when it comes to pets? Veterinarian and author Ruth Macpete shares some tips and products pet owners can use to reduce waste.
Little Village embraces Arbor Day with special tree planting event
Arborists planted tree No. 10,000 in the Little Village neighborhood to celebrate Arbor Day.
Arborists planted tree No. 10,000 in the Little Village neighborhood to celebrate Arbor Day.
New report ranks the most polluted places in the U.S.
The American Lung Association says 131.2 million people – that’s 39% of Americans – live in communities with failing grades for levels of pollution. Here's a map of the best and worst.
The American Lung Association says 131.2 million people – that’s 39% of Americans – live in communities with failing grades for levels of pollution. Here's a map of the best and worst.