Environmental Issue

From the Editor

Dear viewers,
As you probably have discovered, the Illinois Issues Web site now has a new, cleaner look and feel. We have thoroughly transformed it to try to make it easier for you to find what you’re looking for, to provide the capability to post audio and video, and to add a search function and comments area. We hope you like the new look. We will continue to make improvements in coming months, and we hope to hear what you think about the new design and what you would like to see in the future. If you have any opinions or ideas, you can post a comment on this site or e-mail me at heupel.dana@uis.edu.  
 
Happy reading,
Dana Heupel, Executive Editor

Features

H20utlook by Chris Young
Water may not be as plentiful as Illinoisans think.

Green houses by Beverly Scobell
Home buyers are driving a growing trend in the housing market for more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient construction.

Fresh air by Bethany Jaeger
Air quality isn't just for outdoors. Homeowners and building managers also are turning their attention to indoor environments even before mandates kick in.

Other Illinois Issues topics

Natural State by Adele Hodde
Photo essay.

Essay: No child left inside by James Krohe Jr.
Children left to their own devices have the best chance to truly get to know nature.

A lot on its plate by Pat Guinane
Ethanol is attracting a heaping portion of the blame in the debate over rising food prices and world hunger.