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UIS study highlights risks facing Illinois CBD hemp farmers as new federal law creates uncertainty
A new peer-reviewed study led by University of Illinois Springfield Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Megan Styles provides an in-depth look at the challenges CBD hemp farmers face in Illinois. The study has become increasingly relevant after recent federal action changed the legal definition of hemp, raising questions about whether CBD products can continue to be produced and sold.The article, “CBD Hemp Pharming in Illinois: Working to Legitimize an Enduringly Illicit Crop,” was co-authored with
UIS researcher publishes two studies helping cities address heat, water and environmental equity
Kyle Blount, an assistant professor of ecohydrology in the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Illinois Springfield, has co-authored two collaborative research articles that offer new guidance for cities and researchers working to manage extreme heat, water challenges and the growing demands of urbanization.In May, Blount and colleagues published a study in Remote Sensing that identifies a simple and low-cost way to predict how hot neighborhoods feel at street level. The research shows that
