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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
List of worst-polluting cities released
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?
'Pumpkin Smashes' offer eco-friendly solution to Halloween cleanup
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cook County judge rules Trump Tower violated Illinois Environmental Protection Act
A Cook County judge ruled on Monday that Trump International Hotel & Tower violated the Illinois Environmental Protection Act.
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.
New art installations at Chicago Botanic Garden highlight plant conservation, biodiversity
There’s more than flowers and plants popping up at Chicago’s Botanic Garden this summer.
Chicago Botanic Garden showcases plant conservation
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.
Monday was the hottest ever recorded day on Earth, data shows
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Watch: Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explosion sends debris skyward
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
Too Good To Go partners with Whole Foods to address food waste
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.