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'This is the answer to climate change': How regenerative agriculture is restoring public land

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Mar 15, 2023 6:24 AM - The farming and grazing practice of regenerative agriculture, heralded by environmentalists as a major solution to climate change and water issues, is a conservation alternative to conventional farming. County forest preserve and conservation districts are employing it on land they can't restore themselves yet.
Morton Arboretum, Shedd Aquarium gain global designation as Centers for Species Survival

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Mar 9, 2023 3:19 PM - The IUCN's Species Survival Commission -- made up of 8,300 conservationists around the globe -- named the Shedd Aquarium the first dedicated Center for Species Survival: Freshwater and the Morton Arboretum the first Center for Species Survival: Trees. Of the 11 centers recognized globally by the commission, five are in North America.
After historic find, University of Illinois soil scientists want to dig up more on state's land

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Feb 28, 2023 10:24 AM - In an attempt to gain unique insight into how Illinois soils have changed over the course of 120 years, University of Illinois researchers are seeking to resample soils at 450 locations throughout the state and compare them to the samples gathered by their predecessors.
Argonne-led report lays out steps on how the U.S. can produce its own EV batteries

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Feb 16, 2023 11:14 AM - Li-Bridge, a public-private alliance led by Argonne National Laboratory in DuPage County and convened by the U.S. Department of Energy, has released a report outlining steps toward creating a more robust domestic manufacturing base and supply chain for lithium-based batteries.
Argonne projects work to predict climate conditions by town so all can plan accordingly

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Jan 16, 2023 6:34 AM - We tend to talk about climate change as something that is happening on a global scale, but projects underway at DuPage County's Argonne National Laboratory can show you what the future climate will look like in your own town. The programs explore future climate conditions that could affect our power grid and service lines, while making the data available to the general public for community use.
How idling your vehicle -- even for just a few seconds -- contributes to climate change

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Jan 10, 2023 5:30 AM - While many of us are used to idling while we wait as a train passes by, in line at the end of a school day or in the morning to heat our vehicles up, the habit creates more smog and emissions than actually stopping and restarting the engine does. We look into how much idling cars contributes to climate change, and talk to experts about alternatives.
Want to celebrate -- and understand -- recycling? Today's the day

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Nov 30, 2022 12:34 PM - Today, environmental groups, local municipalities and President Joe Biden are encouraging you to celebrate recycling.
Fall back this weekend: Is the end in sight for our semi-annual clock ritual?

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Nov 30, 2022 12:36 PM - Early Sunday morning, we'll shift our clocks for the second time this year, now falling back an hour to return to standard time. In the face of ongoing federal legislation, the practice may not last much longer.
Why Cook County residents are being asked to pay more taxes for forest preserves

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Nov 30, 2022 12:36 PM - When Cook County residents head to the polls next week, the ballot will not only include choices for governor, state representatives and local judges. Voters will also be asked for a property tax hike to support and grow the county's nearly 70,000 acres of forest preserves.
Smashing pumpkins? They don't decompose properly in landfills, so here's where to compost them

BY JENNY WHIDDEN
Nov 30, 2022 12:37 PM - Say so long to your drooping jack-o'-lanterns by catapulting them through the air, throwing them at a spiked bullseye or even sending them down a makeshift bowling lane at a pumpkin smash. It's fun -- and eco-friendly.

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