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

A cold front slowly moving across the region this weekend will inspire at least scattered storms at times. Some will have downpours and a few may have gusty winds.

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

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

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

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Enrollment rates for two U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation programs spiked after the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) allocated billions of ...

Houston won’t be affected by Tropical Storm Barry as much as it will by Saharan dust this week. But at least weather looks ...

As another large dust storm impacted Illinois, the conversation and questions continue about why and how to get the dust to ...

Saharan dust is different from common dust storms in West Texas. This weekend, a large plume of dust continues to move northwest toward Texas and will impact our area for several days.

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 ...