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 ...

Damaging winds, hail, isolated tornadoes, and torrential rain are possible with a string of storms approaching Chicagoland ...

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.

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

Stories of unnoticed kindness and inner resolve reveal a forgotten virtue, showing how true wisdom requires awareness, ...

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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 ...

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

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