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Chicago Soil Maps Childhood Lead Exposure Risk

by Rebecca Owen 15 October 202515 October 2025

Researchers combined soil measurements and public health data to identify areas where children may be exposed to unsafe levels of lead in the dirt.

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Trust in Evanston Tap Water Depends on Gender, Race, and Past Experiences

by Nathaniel Scharping 17 March 202517 March 2025

Residents of the relatively high income Illinois city share why they trust the water in their taps—and others share why they stay away.

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The unusual 18 September 2023 landslides at Dolton in Illinois

by Dave Petley 19 September 202319 September 2023

A least two landslides were triggered by heavy rainfall on 18 September 2023 at a landfill site at Dolton in Illinois, USA.

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Wetlands on the Farm: Potent, Nutrient-Capturing Tools in (Relatively) Small Packages

by Kristen Coyne 21 September 2022

Constructed wetlands can significantly reduce water pollution from tile-drained farms.

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Are U.S. States Prepared to Manage Water in a Changing Climate?

by Terri Cook 18 April 201626 March 2024

An empirical study of water allocation and planning in five states concludes that they lack a statewide strategy to manage the impacts of climate change on water resources.

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