Energy and Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency recently released new rules regarding the Waters of the United States that decide which bodies of water fall under federal protection.

Ornithologist Mike Baltz says southern Illinois is home to thousands of acres to enjoy and support

Bison grazing on native prairie for three decades transformed the landscape, allowing wildflowers to thrive that can feed legions of bees and butterflies.

New research has found that black carp, which is a threat to other native species, now has a self-sustaining population in the Mississippi River Basin.

Special correspondent Kevin Boucher talks with Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford about what we can expect this year, and into the future

Illinoisans are being advised to take steps now to make their homes and businesses more energy-efficient.

Mike Baltz shares his thoughts on making change when it comes to the environment

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talked with Les Winkeler, Sam Stearns, and John Wallace about their support for a Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve

Environmentalist Mike Baltz explores how individuals might impact climate change

Federal officials announced the creation and launch of the Illinois Basin Rapid Response Team.The goal is to connect communities to federal resources as they transition to clean energy as they face challenges from the coal mine and power plant closures.