IL: Environment
IL residents can benefit from merging of solar and AI
By Kari Lydersen for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Pu…
Innovative construction projects address short-term, long-term IL energy needs
By Audrey Henderson for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network…
IL environmental group monitors forests amid Biden legislation
The Biden Administration issued an executive order in 2022 to strengthen and protect America's forests and old-growth trees. Old-growth trees have …
IL Latino communities advocate for a cleaner environment
A survey of 760 registered Latino voters found 87% of Latinos support projects to produce a cleaner, natural world. The poll, conducted in 10 states…
New study says IL needs new less expensive energy options
A new study warns that Illinois will face future energy shortages and a higher risk of blackouts, unless investments are made soon in cleaner energy…
Unsafe IL feed facilities harm workers, compromise public health
A new study shows more than 1 million tons of animal waste is produced every year in the U.S. Consumers' desire for more animal protein and better …
IL environmentalists hope federal grant lowers emissions
The fight against the effects of climate change in Illinois has more help. Under the Biden Administration's pollution reduction plan, the U.S…
Excessive IL rains stir conversation on preparedness
Illinois generally sees its hottest and wettest months during the summer, and climate change is making them more intense. The University of …
Illinois creates guardrails for growing carbon capture industry
Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker has signed a bill to regulate new carbon capture, storage and pipeline projects. The technology involves capturing …
Study finds IL birds feel the effects of climate change
A new study by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests the long-term effects of climate change could create a higher risk of extinction f…
Abandoned IL coal mines pose health, environmental complications
New legislation in Congress would hold coal producers accountable for cleaning up the mine sites they have abandoned, including tens of thousands of …
Tug-of-war for more access to IL streams continues
Federal law and Illinois law are at odds over ownership, access, and use of the state's streams, lakes & rivers - and the Legislature failed to pass …