September 19, 2024 | Press Release
Two projects from Southern Illinois have been awarded an “Energizing Rural Communities Prize,” the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations announced Wednesday.
Climate Change
Central Illinois legislators announce intent to file legislation to protect Mahomet Aquifer
September 10, 2024 | Press Release
On Tuesday, Senator Paul Faraci and Representative Carol Ammons announced their intent to file legislation to protect the Mahomet Aquifer.
Illinois has a “Climate Bank!” What does it do?
May 23, 2024 | Blog Post
Have you ever heard of a “Climate Bank”? Did you know Illinois has one? A Climate Bank, also known as a “green bank,” provides financing and initiatives to help communities transition to clean energy…
State Climatologist Warns of Threats to Illinois
October 12, 2023 | Blog Post
We hosted Coffee with the State Climatologist on October 4th as part of Climate Action Week in Champaign County. Here’s what we learned!
Summer of Extremes
August 25, 2023 | Blog Post
This summer, we have experienced the impacts of climate change in its many forms here in Illinois: drought, wildfires, torrential rainfall, and extreme heat.
