Chicago files lawsuit against Monsanto for allegedly releasing dangerous contaminants into air, water and soil
The city of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Co. for allegedly releasing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) into the city's air, water and soil.
Chicago files lawsuit against Monsanto for dangerous contaminants
The city of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Co. for allegedly releasing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) into the city's air, water and soil.
Museum of Science and Industry joins coastal cleanup this weekend
More than 22 million pounds of plastic pollution ends up in the Great Lakes each year. The Museum of Science and Industry Chicago is working to tackle plastic pollution with a costal clean up this weekend.
Johnson releases report showing which Chicago communities are most affected by pollution
Mayor Brandon Johnson released a report that shows which Chicago communities are most affected by pollution and has an action plan to help clean it up.
Johnson releases report showing which Chicago communities are most affected by pollution
Mayor Brandon Johnson released a report that shows which Chicago communities are most affected by pollution and has an action plan to help clean it up.
Federal funds provide over $23M boost for green initiatives in Illinois
Illinois is getting greener, as new funds are giving the state an environmental boost.
Illinois going greener thanks to new funds from the government
Illinois is getting greener as new funds from the government are giving the state an environmental boost.
Starbucks to overhaul iconic cup, citing sustainability and concerns for the environment
For a generation and more, Starbucks’ throwaway cup has been a cornerstone of consumer society, first in the United States and then globally.
Sustainable Farming: U of I shows how it can yield more food and combat climate change
The University of Illinois wants to be a pioneer in sustainable farming.
U of I shows how it can yield more food and combat climate change
The University of Illinois wants to be a pioneer in sustainable farming.
Toxic Acme site on Southeast Side picked for EPA Superfund cleanup
The long-abandoned Acme Steel coke plant on the Southeast Side poses “significant threats to human health and the environment” and should be cleaned up under the government’s Superfund program, President Joe Biden’s administration said.
Watch: Police remove climate protesters from US Open after 50-minute delay
"Kick them out!" people cheered as climate protesters shouted and interrupted the US Open. One protester glued his feet to the ground.
Why fall season should actually begin on September 1
The calendar says autumn begins on Sept. 22, but 'climatological' or 'meteorological' fall starts 3 weeks earlier.
Crabtree Nature Center undergoes $2 million transformation
Crabtree is one of many facilities in the Forest Preserves of Cook County system, which encompasses more than 70,000 acres.
Pritzker signs bill to ban single-use Styrofoam in state agencies, universities
In a few years, you can say goodbye to single-use Styrofoam.
Pritzker signs bill to ban single-use Styrofoam in state agencies, universities
In a few years, you can say goodbye to single-use Styrofoam.
NASA to resume Chicago flyovers Tuesday as part of research project
Scientists with NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center will once again fly over the skies of Chicago Tuesday to conduct a research project on air quality.
75 students graduate from Cook County 'Forest Preserve Experience'
Seventy-five high school students braved wasp nests, spiders and a week-long heatwave to complete a five-week-long forest preserve program in Cook County.
Dead bats reported washing ashore from Lake Michigan
Some environmental groups are raising concerns about disturbing discoveries on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Evanston businesses no longer providing plastic shopping bags
Evanston businesses will no longer provide plastic shopping bags starting Tuesday due to a new ban.