Environment – Page 30

As data centers seek more power, Constellation launches nuclear plant upgrades to meet rising demand

May 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Illinois electricity providers caution that increasing nuclear power alone won’t be enough to solve the...

May 17, 2026 at 6:14 p.m.

The beginning of yet another nesting season on the Illinois lakeshore marks another victory for...

May 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

A Tribune investigation reveals how Fireball evaded its legal responsibility, exposing communities to contaminants and...

May 16, 2026 at 12:40 p.m.

Volunteers came out Saturday morning to help clean up around Montgomery Dam on the Fox...

May 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The city is ready to begin conversations about repurposing the J-Pit, an 114-acre former quarry...

May 18, 2026 at 2:03 p.m.

The calf was born on May 9, just in time for Mother’s Day, according to...

May 13, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

BP and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have both denied a potential leak at...

May 13, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

Earthrise Energy’s project advances to the board for a possible final vote next week.

May 13, 2026 at 12:23 p.m.

Voters have the option to choose between Vern, Aurora, Hope, George, Amor, Fox, Galena, Wayne,...

May 13, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 13, according...