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The organization's biofuels director says a new vehicle emissions rule will harm the prospects of corn ethanol, and with it the wider economy. The EPA says the new rules are important for reducing poisonous and climate-altering air pollution.
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Warmer temperatures are leading to more extreme precipitation, dry periods and dangerously humid heat waves all at once. But in a complicated system, some things aren’t changing as expected.
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This is the second straight year that dust storms have caused headaches on Central Illinois interstates. To find out why this is happening, WGLT spoke with state climatologist Trent Ford.
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Three Illinois State University students have returned from a trip to Washington to push for climate change legislation with congressional staffers.
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Researchers say if state officials don’t curb utility spending, “Illinois is on course to maintain its entire gas system indefinitely.”
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The college expand its electric vehicle programs with the help of a $525,000 grant from the Illinois Community College Board.
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Extreme weather could have an impact on the region but there is hope in mitigating global warming, according to the new National Climate Assessment.
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Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe is pleased with the diversity of stakeholders represented on the city's gun violence commission. In a WGLT interview, he said he wants a lot of views represented.
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The McLean County State’s Attorney’s office has issued a legal opinion saying the county has only limited authority to regulate carbon sequestration wells.
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Last month was the planet’s warmest August in the 174-year record of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Like other communities, Bloomington-Normal really noticed the impact of that heat. The August heat wave didn't just cause people to droop. City Manager Pam Reece said the town's shade cover wilted too.