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Time to say farewell to your weather Friend
As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. This author will be heading out to pasture and retiring in May after working with University...
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Winter's last shot
Trent Ford, Illinois State Climatologist, provided this weather update. Since the calendar turned over to 2025, we have been experiencing winter...
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Why do we use meteorological and astronomical seasons?
In Illinois, February can still have some extremely cold days, but also some hints of spring. It gives us a taste of the warmer weather to come. Yes...
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Are cold temperatures good for soil quality?
Cold winter air is one reason that we have highly productive soil in Illinois and the Midwest. Temperature plays a major role in how much organic...
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Local Climate Stewards can lead to big changes with new environmental program
URBANA, Ill. — Climate change is a complex global challenge, but local action has an important role in empowering communities and building resiliency. The new University of Illinois Extension Climate Steward course trains environmental stewards to communicate about climate change and engage in...
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State Master Naturalist Coordinator and Climate Change Specialist
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