From the Amazon rainforest, Joe Biden declares nobody can reverse US progress on clean energy
Joe Biden witnessed the devastation of drought up close as the first sitting American president...
Environment
Chicago-area water pollution may be stalling the spread of invasive carp
A new study from the University of Illinois adds to the evidence that Chicago-area waterway...
‘Cause for concern’: Trump’s presidency could have negative environmental effects, some say
Leaders have several concerns, including rollbacks of environmental protections, effects on the Environmental Protection Agency...
Crete advances solar farm project, one of at least 5 planned in Will County
The Falconhead Solar farm is one of at least five solar farms planned or underway...
Illinois nuclear plants are in the crosshairs of data centers and AI’s insatiable demand for clean power. At what cost?
As the nation’s leading nuclear power producer, Illinois is uniquely positioned to capitalize on or...
Calumet City touts permeable alleys in ongoing flood control effort
More than a year since historic floods hit the Southland, devastating homes and businesses, Calumet...
A year after $1.2 million project, nature rebounding at Chicago’s Powderhorn preserve
Nature fans are seeing an increase in waterfowl and native plants at Powderhorn Prairie and...
Coastal getaways from Vancouver offer panoramic mountain views and open Pacific waters
The largest city in British Columbia makes a perfect gateway to explore the rich marine...
Weather extremes are influencing illegal migration and return between US and Mexico, study says
Extreme weather is contributing to undocumented migration and return between Mexico and the United States,...
Area students getting global perspective on climate change
Students from Oak Park, South Holland and other suburbs are part of a contingent traveling...