Officials ask Harry Potter fans to stop leaving socks at Wales beach memorial for character Dobby
Freshwater West, a beach located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, is home to a memorial, where fans travel to pay their respect for the fictional house elf.
Air pollution tests at Pilsen scrap yard may be botched, EPA says
Pilsen residents wanting to learn more about toxic pollution from a nearby scrap metal-shredding operation will have to wait after government-mandated air monitors apparently failed to work properly.
Total lunar eclipse to occur on Tuesday
Totality will last nearly 1 1/2 hours — from 5:16 a.m. to 6:41 a.m. EST — as Earth passes directly between the moon and sun.
New trend has teens dumping out milk in grocery stores
Videos that have popped up on social media show teens pouring milk onto the floor, over sales counters and elsewhere in the store.
Watch: Climate protesters throw tomato soup on Van Gogh's famous 'Sunflowers' painting
Activists dumped two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the oil painting, one of the Dutch artist’s most iconic works.
How to order a free tree to plant on your property
Planting trees on your property can have a number of benefits, including lowering energy bills, cleaning the air, and adding to the scenery. Here is how you can get a tree in a gallon pot delivered to your home — completely free.
New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps, pee to tackle climate change
New Zealand’s government is proposing a tax on the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change.
New federal funds aim to improve Illinois' water infrastructure
Illinois is getting additional federal funding to improve its water infrastructure.
New federal funds aim to improve Illinois' water infrastructure
Illinois is getting additional federal funding to improve its water infrastructure.
Grant announced for nonprofit's energy efficiency program
There is a big boost for Latino and Black contractors to retrofit housing for under-served communities.
Chicago Drives Electric: Drivers can test drive electric vehicles in Oak Brook Terrace this weekend
Chicago auto dealers are preparing drivers to go electric.
Illinois congressman opposes new train merger that would link Canada, US and Mexico
Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of the 8th district wants to see a proposed train merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern come to a halt.
Illinois congressman opposes new train merger that would link Canada, US and Mexico
Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of the 8th district wants to see a proposed train merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern come to a halt.
What does it mean for trees when leaves change colors?
There is a mystery scientists are still trying to figure out, which is, what does it mean for the tree when its leaves change colors?
UN chief warns world is 'paralyzed,' equity slipping away at General Assembly
During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.
How climate insecurity is impacting the Great Lakes
Pierre Béland, Canadian Chair for the International Joint Commission, talks about the climate concerns that the Great Lakes are facing and the importance of taking action.
Fall Nature Fest returns Saturday to LaBagh Woods
This weekend, you can celebrate the upcoming fall weather with Fall Nature Fest!
NW Indiana refinery to pay $2.75 million in air pollution case
BP, one of the world’s largest oil companies, agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle accusations that its massive Northwest Indiana refinery repeatedly broke the law by polluting the air.
'Parks for Pollinators': New initiative by Chicago Park District to get people outside and exploring
A new nature challenge is working to get people outside and exploring!
Chicago research groups, organizations form virtual lab to understand impact of climate change citywide
A new study aims to take a deeper look at the impact of climate change in Chicago neighborhoods.