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Energy Efficient Landscaping
Use your landscape to lower home energy costs
Before central heating and cooling became standard features in many homes, there was greater emphasis on designing homes and their yards to provide...
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Stay cool and keep energy costs low
Trying to beat the summer heat while affording your utility bills can be challenging. According to the United States (U.S.)...
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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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Power in the Breeze
“It wouldn't be too bad outside if it weren't for the wind...”  What a wonderful Midwest saying as we are gearing up for the best season...
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Eleven volunteers graduate from Master Naturalist training
MATTOON, Ill. — Illinois Extension is celebrating 11 new Master Naturalist graduates who are ready to support conservation efforts and share their knowledge of the natural world with their communities.The newest graduates are Zeb Collier, Beth Connelly, Brandalyn Curry, Troye Kauffman,...
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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...
Explore financial incentives for environmentally-friendly farm practices
DEKALB, Ill. – The adoption of practices like no-till, cover crops, pasture management, and agroforestry can sequester carbon in the soil and reduce greenhouse gases. Farmers utilizing these practices have multiple, new, opportunities to be financially rewarded for carbon and other...
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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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