Crickets flood Idaho road as the insects descend on neighboring Nevada
According to local media, six counties in Nevada have been plagued with crickets.
Canadian wildfire smoke moving west across US
The smoke is slowly moving west after days of lingering over major American cities like New York, Washington and Philadelphia.
Activists rally against fossil fuels, 'environmental racism' at Daley Plaza
Climate activists rallied in downtown Chicago Friday to demand an end to fossil fuel projects.
Activists rally against fossil fuels at Daley Plaza
Climate activists rallied in downtown Chicago Friday to demand an end to fossil fuel projects.
How wildfires and pollen surges are causing health issues
Dr. Rachna Shah from the Asthma and Allergy Center of Chicago talks about how environmental factors are impacting the health of people across the United States.
Chicago area air quality improving, but wildfire effects may linger a few days
The air in Chicago isn’t colored in a hazy dystopian orange like some parts of the East Coast, but wildfires raging in Canada may continue to affect air quality in the city and across Illinois for the next several days.
Johnson speaks at annual 'Cities Initiative' climate change conference
Leaders from over 230 member cities across the United States and Canada, including Chicago, gathered to discuss pressing environmental issues affecting the Great Lakes region.
Johnson speaks at annual climate change conference
Leaders from over 230 member cities across the United States and Canada, including Chicago, gathered to discuss pressing environmental issues affecting the Great Lakes region.
Protesters take to City Hall in fight against Southside Recycling
Southeast Side residents called on Mayor Brandon Johnson to support them and not allow the metal shredding company to operate in their community.
Protesters take to City Hall in fight against Southside Recycling
Protesters rallied at City Hall Tuesday after a judge overruled the city's denial of a permit for General Iron.
Chicago communities using artistic expression to highlight climate change issues
Chicagoans are harnessing the power of community and art to raise awareness of climate change and environmental justice.
E(art)H Chicago unveils 12 art exhibits highlighting environmental justice across Chicago
E(art)H Chicago is rolling out a dozen art exhibitions across the city calling attention to climate change and environmental justice.
Indian official drains reservoir to retrieve phone he dropped while taking selfie
In videos that went viral on social media, the official is seen sitting under a red umbrella as diesel pumps run to drain water from the reservoir.
Chicago restaurant embraces seaweed straws
Seaweed straws offer a similar texture and feel to plastic but have the advantage of being compostable within just 50 days.
Chicago restaurant introduces seaweed straws
Seaweed straws offer a similar texture and feel to plastic but have the advantage of being compostable within just 50 days.
Great Lakes designated as first-ever 'freshwater hope spot'
The Shedd Aquarium was instrumental in efforts to get the Great Lakes designated as the first-ever "Freshwater Hope Spot."
Great Lakes receive global recognition as 'freshwater hope spot'
Lake Michigan and all of the Great Lakes are being recognized for their role in the future of the world's water. The Shedd Aquarium was instrumental in getting the Great Lakes designated as the first ever "freshwater hope spot." The aquarium's director of freshwater research -- Dr. Karen Murchie, joined Fox 32 News to talk more about it.
BP's Whiting refinery hit with largest fine for pollution under Clean Air Act: EPA
A BP subsidiary will pay a $40 million penalty and install technology to control releases of benzene and other contaminants at its Whiting oil refinery on the Indiana shoreline of Lake Michigan, Biden administration officials said Wednesday.
BP Refinery in Whiting hit with $40M fine
BP's Whiting oil refinery on the Indiana shoreline of Lake Michigan has been ordered to pay $40 million fine for pollution violations. The refinery must also install nearly $200 million worth of new technology to control future environmental contaminations.
Aerial spraying to combat 'Spongy Moth Caterpillars' begins in Chicago suburb
Low-flying helicopters took to the skies over a Chicago suburb on Tuesday to release a spray with a purpose.