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After years of controversy, state pauses CO2 pipeline construction, for now
New law also lays out safety requirements for future carbon sequestration projects.
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Environmentalists, business, labor groups deep in talks over nascent technology.
Earth last year shattered global annual heat records, flirted with the world’s agreed-upon warming threshold and showed more signs of a feverish planet, the European
Dangerously high heat follows drought conditions earlier this summer.
With heat indices forecast to reach the 105-115 range each day Sunday through Thursday, an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect.
The wildfires are the state’s deadliest natural disaster in decades, surpassing a 1961 tsunami that killed at least 80 people. Many survivors of the fire said in interviews they did not receive a warning that gave them enough time to flee.
The National Weather Service says periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected through the weekend. Highest chances will be Friday morning, and again Sunday evening.
The National Weather Service in Central Illinois is forecasting thunderstorms, some severe, late Friday into Saturday morning. Check here for the latest forecast and weather
The National Weather Service in Central Illinois is forecasting Heat Index values higher than 100 degrees this week. Check here for the latest forecast and
The National Weather Service in Lincoln says thunderstorms are possible in Central Illinois on Thursday afternoon. [2:57 PM] The storms in Vermilion and Edgar Counties
This AP interactive map shows forecast air quality across the United States, including areas affected by Canadian wildfires. This interactive map will update daily.
The National Weather Service in Lincoln says thunderstorms are possible in Central Illinois on Monday afternoon. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts
The National Weather Service in Lincoln says thunderstorms are possible in Central Illinois after midday on Wednesday. A chance (20-40%) for scattered showers and thunderstorms
Canadian wildfire smoke is not only impacting your health but the economy, says a new study.
Farmers can apply for emergency loans after tornadoes and drought last spring.