Hurricane Laura Losses Include 10 Deaths, Up To $12 Billion
Hurricane Laura unleashed terrible winds on the Louisiana coast, but its effects are “looking relatively tame from an economic perspective” – especially when compared with
How Natural Disasters Are Driving A Mental Health Crisis
Barbara Herndon lay in the center of her bed, muscles tensed, eyes on the television. She was waiting for the storm. All morning on that day in late May…
A Flood Devastated This Town In 2019, And Residents Are Still Struggling
Floods, hurricanes and other natural disasters can devastate a town in just a few hours. But the impact on residents can linger for years in the form of…
Court Battles Over Dakota Access Pipeline Continue In Illinois
PATOKA – This summer, a district court ruled the Dakota Access Pipeline had to be shut down until a more thorough environmental review was done.
Environmental Groups Push To Strengthen Illinois EPA’s Proposed Coal Ash Rules
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois EPA (IEPA) testified last week in defense of proposed coal ash rules before the Illinois Pollution Control Board and the public.
After Devastating Derecho, Midwest Takes Stock Of The Damage
A powerful windstorm flattened crops, toppled trees and crumpled grain silos. Days later, communities are still assessing the damage.
Powerful Derecho Leaves Path of Devastation Across Midwest
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A rare wind storm with power similar to an inland hurricane swept across the Midwest, blowing over trees, flipping vehicles, causing
University Of Illinois Begins Construction On Second Solar Farm As Part Of Renewable Energy Plan
The University of Illinois has begun construction on its second solar farm, as part of its long-term plan to expand renewable energy and become carbon-neutral
Farmers Increasingly Look To Solar To Power Their Operations
Chris Bohr’s farm in Martinsburg, Missouri, has hundreds of acres of soybeans and corn. It also has a 5,000 head hog barn that requires a lot of…
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