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.
Jason Momoa shaves head to denounce single-use plastics
The 43-year-old actor said he’s tired of plastic bottles, bags and packaging ending up as pollution.
Californians plagued with feet-eating 'mini-shark' bugs
Scientists identified the foot-biting bug at a water-line isopod.
Sunken steamboat exposed once again after drought in Missouri River
The North Alabama sank in 1870 after it hit a snag on a river between South Dakota and Nebraska.
'Could not believe my eyes:' Ice caves awash in vibrant colors as sun, algae combine for surreal show
A local geologist says the variety of colors was due to multiple lighting effects being in play, and it left a photographer saying it was one of the most magical things he's ever witnessed.
Now is prime time for toxic algae blooms that can sicken people, kill pets
Over 2,300 lakes and rivers across the contiguous U.S. are hosts to blue-green algae blooms.
First glimpse of fall foliage predictions for the 2022 season
The drought is going to be a big factor in this year's fall foliage -- and likely not in a good way.
New Illinois solar farm opens downstate in Lincoln
The solar farm is being celebrated as part of Illinois’ clean energy future.
Pritzker celebrates opening of new Illinois solar farm
Illinois' newest solar farm opened Thursday in Lincoln, Illinois.
Great white shark encounters are increasing due to climate change
Scientists say that rising water temperatures due to climate change are allowing juvenile sharks to expand their territory.
Luxury container homes coming to the South Side
A team of investors is bringing luxury, energy-efficient container homes to Chicago's South Side.
Inflation Reduction Act: Biden signs massive climate and health care bill
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.
Climate change has doubled chance of a California 'megaflood': UCLA study
Researchers say a massive flood could be "California's other Big One." New data from UCLA researchers say climate change has doubled the chance such a flood may happen.
Two years after botched implosion, groups call for air filtration for Little Village residents
Environmental activists are urging the city to pay for public air monitoring systems and air filtration for residents who live near the site of a dust storm caused by the demolition of a smokestack.
'Inflation Reduction Act' explained
What does the Inflation Reduction Act passed by the Democrats mean for Illinois and the rest of the country? FOX 32's political editor Mike Flannery explains.
New Illinois solar power farm to help power Chicago airports
“By 2025, hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans will get their energy needs met by an entirely renewable energy source,” Gov. JB Pritzker said.
Congress addresses climate change with 'Inflation Reduction Act' bill
The country's first major legislation to address the climate crisis passed in the Senate this weekend and is expected to move through the House. It's part of Democrat's package called the Inflation Reduction Act, which gives $370 billion to move the U.S. toward clean energy.
Flooding closes Death Valley National Park, vehicles stranded in debris
All roads in and out of Death Valley National Park are closed due to substantial flooding on Friday, National Parks Service says.
20% of U.S. households with a dishwasher don’t even use it; here's why that may be bad
As concern for the world’s water scarcity grows, some consumer goods companies are pushing for households to “skip the rinse” entirely.
Kamala Harris announces $1 billion to US states for flooding, extreme heat
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.