Soil and Water Conservation Districts have worked with farmers for decades in every U.S. state to reduce soil erosion and ...

Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries and are taking an increasing toll on health, ...

Illinois’ soil conservation funding stagnates amid recent high-profile dust storms Experts say the funding has been ‘deprioritized,’ even in more robust budget years ...

Experts say dry soil, strong winds and tilling practices are fueling Midwest dust storms as soil conservation funding in Illinois faces major cuts.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Three main factors contribute to the formation of Midwest dust storms: strong winds, dry soil in farm fields and large amounts of loose soil.

Three main factors contribute to the formation of Midwest dust storms: strong winds, dry soil in farm fields and large amounts of loose soil. That’s according to Andy Taylor, the Science and ...

Illinois soil and water conservation districts were allocated just $4.5 million for their operations in the budget year that ...

It’s fair to assume that what Tacy experienced on her drive ( captured in this clip) was the last thing she expected before ...

The removal of fencerows across Illinois has had significant, and often unseen, consequences for our environment, from declining wildlife populations to increased soil erosion.

"We often say Illinois’ greatest natural asset is its soil. That’s not just rhetoric — it’s reality. Our soil feeds families, ...

Air quality in the Chicago area has remained poor for three days in a row, the NBC 5 Storm Team reported Wednesday morning.

From Florida to Texas, discover the US states where extreme weather – floods, droughts and high temperatures – is wreaking ...