Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate
URBANA, Ill. – Weather trends are changing. Are you ready for how it will affect your agricultural operation or natural resources area? The Bi-State Climate monthly webinar series brings together Illinois and Indiana Extension experts to highlight important climate-related topics for...

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship
URBANA, Ill. – Doing the right thing for the environment isn’t always clear. What’s the best way to reduce home energy costs? How can you manage a farm with changing weather patterns? When is the best time to remove invasive species? The University of...

Carbon may soon be stored in Illinois' underground rock
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Composting can help mitigate climate change and enhance the quality of our environment
CHICAGO, Ill. - “As the second most populous county in the nation, we believe Cook County can take the lead in reducing methane gas emissions from landfills by diverting organic waste through composting, thus helping to mitigate climate change and enhance the quality of our environment,” says...

Extension expands leadership focused on natural resources, energy, environment
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Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change
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New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy
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Climate change may confuse plant dormancy cycles
URBANA, Ill. – Perennial plants in the Midwest are well attuned to their surroundings. They hunker down all winter in a dormant state, just waiting for a sign that it's safe to unfurl their first tender leaves or flower buds. For many plants, the cue is a sustained warming trend, but day length...