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.
Evanston businesses no longer providing plastic shopping bags
Evanston businesses will no longer provide plastic shopping bags starting Tuesday due to a new ban.
July on track to be Earth's hottest month on record
Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.
Deep Tunnel under pressure: Cook County's flood control system faces climate change challenges
Flooding rains over the past few weeks have focused new attention on Cook County's massive deep tunnel system. In a FOX 32 special report, Dane Placko looks at how the system works and sometimes doesn't work as some question whether it will be able to handle more intense storms caused by climate change.
Cook County's flood control system faces climate change challenges
Flooding rains over the past few weeks have focused new attention on Cook County's massive deep tunnel system. In a FOX 32 special report, Dane Placko looks at how the system works and sometimes doesn't work as some question whether it will be able to handle more intense storms caused by climate change.
New MSI exhibit explores the devastating effects of plastic pollution in our oceans
"The Blue Paradox," a new exhibit at the Museum of Science & Industry, shows the unrelenting pervasiveness of plastic pollution in our oceans and how that impacts humans as well as wildlife.
Sensors to track climate change effects across Chicago
A climate change research project hosted by Chicago State University is underway on the city's South Side.
More legal troubles loom for Trump International Hotel and Tower over alleged misuse of Chicago River water
Two Chicago area groups dedicated to protecting the environment have threatened to take legal action against Trump International Hotel and Tower.
More legal troubles loom for Trump Tower over alleged misuse of Chicago River water
Two Chicago area groups dedicated to protecting the environment have threatened to take legal action against Trump International Hotel and Tower.
Trump International Hotel and Tower accused of misusing Chicago River water
Two Chicago area groups dedicated to protecting the environment have threatened to take legal action against Trump International Hotel and Tower.
House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as way to address climate change
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.