News Midwest
Illinois Solar Booms Under New Program, but Developers Fear Bust Ahead
Continental Electric Construction Co. has been adapting as technologies and the climate have changed—during the past two years it installed 59 solar projects across Illinois that can provide 33 MW of power—more than 10 times the capacity...
Missouri Farms Hold Big Potential as Carbon Storehouse
Missouri farms as carbon storehouse? A new study finds big potential in the Show Me State.
Climate Change Means More Fuel for Toxic Algae Blooms
An increase in rain fueled by rising temperatures will wash more nitrogen into U.S. waterways.
The U.S. is Poised to Set a Record-Setting Record
Record February heat is kickstarting spring from the Southeast to the Midwest.
The Hottest Cities in U.S. vs. the Fastest Warming
Scorching summer temperatures are exactly what we should expect in a warming world.
U.S. Faces Dramatic Rise in Extreme Heat, Humidity
Rising extreme heat and humidity in the U.S. cities threaten public health.
A Simple Idea Could Help Wildlife Survive Climate Change
Using migration corridors to link natural areas could help wildlife keep pace with climate change.
Mild Winter Keeps Great Lakes Ice Cover Low
Mild winter weather is keeping ice cover on the Great Lakes low, driving lake effect snow and threatening fish stocks.
