“Milkweed is labeled a weed because it’s something that in the past was a really prolific plant,” said Jen Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council, which supports the bill. “Farmers had some issues with [milkweed]. But because of habitat changes, it’s not a noxious weed anymore.”
For monarchs, the plant remains vital to their survival, serving as the final landing spot for the butterfly’s epic migratory journeys.
“This week President Biden is expected to sign the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which includes an unprecedented $370 billion for climate change mitigation. Why it matters: Much of
Rather than each state receiving a formula-driven amount of funds — much like how last year’s major infrastructure law operates — the states that will
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