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Conserve energy and reduce your bills
With cold weather settling in, you may notice your energy costs rising as you try to stay warm. Seasonal temperature changes can have a big impact on...
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Significance of snow
During the holiday season, many hope for a white Christmas, and kids love to make snow angels while they are on school break. In Bloomington, Ill.,...
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Renewable energy offers benefits for our future
When I was growing up in St. Louis, crossing the Mississippi River in Alton was always my cue that we were almost home from a long road trip.  ...
Exploring the Potential of Agrivoltaics
One of the most exciting projects Illinois Extension is involved in is the SCAPES project — Sustainably Co...
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News Releases

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Reduce energy consumption and stay safe during summer heat waves
URBANA, Ill. — The first heat wave of the summer hit the Midwest earlier than usual this week, with a heat index forecast of up to 105 degrees, pushing many indoors to stay cool. All those air conditioning units running almost nonstop put pressure...
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Videos

Organic Waste to Renewable Energy

Learn about the fascinating process of turning organic waste into energy!

Join University of Illinois Extension Environmental Quality Specialist Dr. Ashley Belle as she explains all about the process of turning organic waste into renewable energy in this info-packed Wilderness Wednesday...

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Shiba 'Shibu' Kar

Assistant Dean: Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Program Leader. Associate Director of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant

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