What to know about ticks and Lyme season following a mild winter
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
Oak Tree older than Chicago to be cut down Monday
A tree older than the city of Chicago is set to be cut down next week. It is located at the Lincoln Park Zoo and is between 250 and 300 years old.
Push by leaders to expand tree planting in Illinois
Leaders from a number of organizations gathered in Springfield Wednesday calling for Illinois to come up with a statewide tree-planting strategy to mark Arbor Day this Friday.
Push by leaders to expand tree planting in Illinois
Leaders from a number of organizations gathered in Springfield Wednesday calling for Illinois to come up with a statewide tree-planting strategy to mark Arbor Day this Friday.
Interesting facts about Earth Day: Who created the holiday?
The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.
Celebrating 53 years of Earth Day
Kate Calvin, NASA chief scientist and senior climate advisor, talks about the importance of being good stewards to Earth and maintaining the health of our planet.
Get ready for 'rough' pollen season this year, allergist warns
Those who suffer from allergies know all too well their impact on sleep, daytime alertness and overall function.
'Watershed Warriors' premieres tonight highlighting work by Friends of the Fox River
More than two decades ago the Fox River was declared the seventh most endangered in America. Conservationists are still working to keep it clean. A new short film debuts tonight at the Ashbury, and it highlights the work of Fox River advocates and all they've done to protect the ecosystem.
Indiana industrial plant fire raises health concerns
While the fire at an industrial plant in Indiana is no longer burning, there is still concern about possible health risks.
Finkl Steel withdraws plans to add more furnaces to Southeast Side facility
“There’s been issues with the neighbors in its current form,” NietoGomez said, “So the fact that they were trying to expand out to have three more furnaces is of concern because we’re worried about the air pollution.”
Smoke from Indiana fire 'definitely toxic,' state fire marshal says
Evacuation orders continue for people in Richmond, Indiana. This is near the Ohio border.
Norfolk Southern train cars derail, spilling diesel and oil; 2 taken to hospital
Two Norfolk crew members were briefly hospitalized after the crash.
Countdown is on: 1 year away until the Great North American Solar Eclipse
The Great North American Solar Eclipse is still a year away, but communities are already planning celebrations.
Here's what really happens to your used clothing donations
Overall, only about 15% of used clothes and other textile waste is recycled in the U.S., according to EPA data. Here’s how to make sure your old clothes have the best impact.
Hawaii considers tourist fees to help protect its natural environment
“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.
Earth Month: New foods and drinks to reduce your carbon footprint
April is Earth Month, which means it’s a good time to think about your carbon footprint and eating more plant-based foods. Food & Beverage Insider is focusing on this for April, bringing awareness to special features and human interest stories that are showcasing businesses and producers who are demonstrating best practices in developing their products.
Saudis, others cutting oil production could spike prices worldwide
Higher oil prices would help fill Russian President Vladimir Putin's coffers as his country wages war on Ukraine and force Americans and others to pay even more at the pump amid worlwide inflation.
Here are the astronomical events to watch out for in April
From a hybrid eclipse to meteors zipping past Earth, there are several celestial shows to look out for in April.
170 trillion pieces of plastic are in the Earth’s oceans, study finds
"We’re breathing it in. We’re drinking it in our water … eating microplastics in our foods. We’re literally eating and drinking our trash."
Evidence of PFAS, ‘forever chemicals,’ found in toilet paper, study says
PFAS don’t degrade in the environment and are linked to a broad range of health issues, including low birthweight and kidney cancer.