Most US cities would need new lead water pipes within 10 years under newly-proposed EPA rules
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
One of world's largest icebergs on the move after it was grounded for 3 decades
The iceberg is about three times the size of New York City and more than twice the size of Greater London.
The iceberg is about three times the size of New York City and more than twice the size of Greater London.
National Recycling Day: Nonprofit 'One More Coat' issues warmth, not waste challenge
Wednesday was National Recycling Day and a national group says it's time to reduce the environmental impact of old clothing.
Wednesday was National Recycling Day and a national group says it's time to reduce the environmental impact of old clothing.
Are you breaking the law if you warm up your car in your state?
While there is no national law against idling a vehicle, some states have anti-idling laws to prevent air pollution. The punishment and exact anti-idling measures vary from state to state, and even city or county, with penalties ranging from fines to written warnings.
While there is no national law against idling a vehicle, some states have anti-idling laws to prevent air pollution. The punishment and exact anti-idling measures vary from state to state, and even city or county, with penalties ranging from fines to written warnings.
2023 will almost certainly be the hottest year on record: What this means
This October was the hottest on record globally.
This October was the hottest on record globally.
Naperville grocery store goes B.Y.O.B. — bring your own bag
A grocery store in Naperville has gone B.Y.O.B. this week.
A grocery store in Naperville has gone B.Y.O.B. this week.
Groundbreaking theory emerges about what really killed the dinosaurs
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Don't let your pumpkins haunt landfills! Must-know tips
Pumpkins are possibly the most common symbol of Halloween. And while they're fun as d?cor, did you know they can actually be scary for the environment if they end up in landfills?
Pumpkins are possibly the most common symbol of Halloween. And while they're fun as d?cor, did you know they can actually be scary for the environment if they end up in landfills?
Scientists calculate Earth will likely cross crucial warming threshold in early 2029
In a little more than five years – sometime in early 2029 – the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.
In a little more than five years – sometime in early 2029 – the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.
Chicago restoration project connects Powderhorn Lake to Lake Michigan, boosts Southeast Side revitalization
A three-year restoration project celebrated its completion Monday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a significant achievement for conservationists.
A three-year restoration project celebrated its completion Monday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a significant achievement for conservationists.
Chicago restoration project connects Powderhorn Lake to Lake Michigan
A three-year restoration project celebrated its completion Monday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a significant achievement for conservationists.
A three-year restoration project celebrated its completion Monday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a significant achievement for conservationists.
Don't bag your leaves this fall, experts say: Do this instead
Before you break out the rake and plastic bags to rid your yard of fallen leaves, experts hope you’ll consider leaving them on the ground instead.
Before you break out the rake and plastic bags to rid your yard of fallen leaves, experts hope you’ll consider leaving them on the ground instead.
Disposable vapes pose threat to health, environment
Single-use vape products are not only detrimental to your health, they're bad for the environment too. The products can't just be thrown in the trash or recycling, they require costly disposal. Some officials are calling on lawmakers to shift the cost of disposal onto vaping companies.
Single-use vape products are not only detrimental to your health, they're bad for the environment too. The products can't just be thrown in the trash or recycling, they require costly disposal. Some officials are calling on lawmakers to shift the cost of disposal onto vaping companies.
Water discharge from Trump Tower into Chicago River continues to break rules, Illinois AG alleges
Chicago’s Trump International Hotel and Tower has continued to skirt laws and regulations related to its intake and discharge of water in the Chicago River, the Illinois attorney general’s office alleges.
Chicago’s Trump International Hotel and Tower has continued to skirt laws and regulations related to its intake and discharge of water in the Chicago River, the Illinois attorney general’s office alleges.
Iconic tree from ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’ chopped down, 16-year-old arrested
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.
Sustainability Center opens at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
A new Sustainability Center at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum offers suggestions on how to make better choices to save the planet.
A new Sustainability Center at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum offers suggestions on how to make better choices to save the planet.
Sustainability Center opens at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Only 10% of what you put in recycling bins actually get recycled. The new Sustainability Center at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum teaches facts like these and tells visitors how they can make a difference
Only 10% of what you put in recycling bins actually get recycled. The new Sustainability Center at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum teaches facts like these and tells visitors how they can make a difference
Chicago files lawsuit against Monsanto for allegedly releasing dangerous contaminants into air, water and soil
The city of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Co. for allegedly releasing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) into the city's air, water and soil.
The city of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Co. for allegedly releasing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) into the city's air, water and soil.
Chicago files lawsuit against Monsanto for dangerous contaminants
The city of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Co. for allegedly releasing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) into the city's air, water and soil.
The city of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Co. for allegedly releasing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) into the city's air, water and soil.
Museum of Science and Industry joins coastal cleanup this weekend
More than 22 million pounds of plastic pollution ends up in the Great Lakes each year. The Museum of Science and Industry Chicago is working to tackle plastic pollution with a costal clean up this weekend.
More than 22 million pounds of plastic pollution ends up in the Great Lakes each year. The Museum of Science and Industry Chicago is working to tackle plastic pollution with a costal clean up this weekend.