How the weather affects our plants
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How the weather affects our plants

Flowers are blooming and the trees are starting to get their leaves.

Flowers are blooming and the trees are starting to get their leaves.

Unseasonably warm weather triggers early allergy season in Chicago

Unseasonably warm weather triggers early allergy season in Chicago

While enjoying the warmer temperatures this month, have you noticed an increase in sneezing and sniffling? It's not your imagination.

While enjoying the warmer temperatures this month, have you noticed an increase in sneezing and sniffling? It's not your imagination.

Here's what happens when metallic balloons touch power lines, PG&E warns

Here's what happens when metallic balloons touch power lines, PG&E warns

This Valentine’s Day, Pacific Gas & Electric, one of the country’s largest power companies, is warning people on why it’s a bad idea to let metallic balloons fly into the air.

This Valentine’s Day, Pacific Gas & Electric, one of the country’s largest power companies, is warning people on why it’s a bad idea to let metallic balloons fly into the air.

Monarch butterfly population hits historic low
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Monarch butterfly population hits historic low

Aster Hasle from The Field Museum talks about why we are seeing a drastic decrease in monarch butterflies and what that means for our environment.

Aster Hasle from The Field Museum talks about why we are seeing a drastic decrease in monarch butterflies and what that means for our environment.

January was the world's warmest on record, scientists say

January was the world's warmest on record, scientists say

Record-setting heat in 2023 has continued into 2024, with heat records on land and sea already broken during the year's first month.

Record-setting heat in 2023 has continued into 2024, with heat records on land and sea already broken during the year's first month.

Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research

Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research

The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.

The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.

Illinois Manufacturers' Association going green
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Illinois Manufacturers' Association going green

The association discussed plans to advocate for the advancement of cutting-edge technology to reduce carbon emissions.

The association discussed plans to advocate for the advancement of cutting-edge technology to reduce carbon emissions.

States with plastic bag bans prevented billions of bags from being used, report says

States with plastic bag bans prevented billions of bags from being used, report says

The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.

The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.

Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says

Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says

One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.

One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.

Natural gas smell linked to BP refinery leak in Whiting
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Natural gas smell linked to BP refinery leak in Whiting

Officials in Lansing on the Indiana and Illinois border say a statement was issued by the BP refinery in Whiting, confirming a leak from a storage tank on their property last week.

Officials in Lansing on the Indiana and Illinois border say a statement was issued by the BP refinery in Whiting, confirming a leak from a storage tank on their property last week.

Aldi eliminates plastic shopping bags from US stores

Aldi eliminates plastic shopping bags from US stores

Aldi has completely removed plastic shopping bags from all of its stores in the U.S., the discount supermarket chain announced.

Aldi has completely removed plastic shopping bags from all of its stores in the U.S., the discount supermarket chain announced.