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Report Proposes Dividing Great Lakes, Mississippi
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Report Proposes Dividing Great Lakes, Mississippi

$9.5 billion project billed as the only sure way to protect both aquatic systems from invasive species like Asian carp. Read »

Jan 31, 2012

Green Products Showcased at Heating, AC Expo

Green Products Showcased at Heating, AC Expo

The latest in energy-saving technologies and green solutions were showcased this week at the world's largest air... Read »

Jan 26, 2012

Mini Golf at MSI Includes Science, History Lessons

The Museum of Science and Industry, as part of its annual Black Creativity programming, is focusing this year on... Watch »

Jan 25, 2012

Recycle That Old Furniture

The Rebuilding Exchange is a Chicago company that aims to reuse building materials. It's a great business and a... Watch »

Jan 20, 2012

Yard Waste May One Day Fuel Your Car

Chances are high that cars of the future won't be powered with gas. Watch »

Jan 6, 2012

Watch 2011 In Review

Take a look at the biggest stories of 2011. Watch »

Dec 30, 2011

Quinn, Emanuel Announce Millennium Reserve Project

Quinn, Emanuel Announce Millennium Reserve Project

For a minute there reporters thought they’d see Gov. Pat Quinn and Mayor Rahm Emanuel bird watching together. Read »

Dec 9, 2011

Cullerton Gambles on Nature Announcement

Cullerton Gambles on Nature Announcement

Senate president grabs the mic and asks Quinn to discuss gambling with him and the mayor. Read »

Dec 9, 2011

Aquaponics Turns Waste into Resources

The ancient tradition of aquaponics could be the solution to a global issue. Watch »

Nov 18, 2011

Urban Farm Growing Opportunities for Those in Poverty

The Chicago Lights Urban Farm empowers youth and community residents in the Cabrini-Green neighborhood to have... Watch »

Nov 16, 2011

Des Plaines River Dyed Red for Study

Des Plaines River Dyed Red for Study

Study will show the potential for Asian carp eggs and other invasive species to migrate to Lake Michigan. Read »

Nov 16, 2011

How to Put "Green" Into the Holidays

A lot of people find ways to go green around the house and office, but thinking about the environment around the... Watch »

Nov 16, 2011

7 Ways to Go Green With Your Pet
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Western Black Rhino Declared Extinct

Western Black Rhino Declared Extinct

A quarter of all mammals are at risk of extinction, conservation group says. Read »

Nov 11, 2011

Administration Urges New Wilderness Protections
'Fracking' Chemical Found in Town's Aquifer
Senate Majority Rejects GOP Bid to Block EPA
Parks in Peril: Budget Impasse Could Take a Major Toll
US Orders Alternate Routes For Controversial Oil Pipeline
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