Energy
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Antioch solar farm proposal sent back to advisory panel for further reviewFeb 27, 2024 4:52 pm - Commission seeks additional expert testimony regarding avian welfare for proposed 20-acre project on farmland A proposal for a 20-acre solar farm in Antioch will return t...
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‘I want people to care about the night’: Advocates are working to fix light pollution in Chicago areaFeb 26, 2024 7:23 pm - When you flip on your bright porch lights each night, you could be doing more than muddying your view of the Milky Way: Unnecessary light disrupts wildlife, affects human...
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‘Very big opportunity’: College of Lake County expanding electric vehicle curriculumFeb 18, 2024 4:46 pm - As the popularity of electric vehicles grows, automotive programs at the College of Lake County in Grayslake and elsewhere are getting a financial boost to keep pace with...
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With influx of state and federal funding, Illinois looks to add enough chargers to support 1 million EVs
Feb 18, 2024 6:00 am - Illinois’ electric vehicle charging infrastructure is on pace to double this year, buoyed by an influx of state and federal dollars. The investments are aimed at supporti...
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What Illinoisians need to know about Renewable Energy CreditsFeb 14, 2024 1:56 pm - The Archdiocese of Chicago recently made news when it announced its shift to 100% renewable energy. But did that mean the district installed solar on its nearly 400 paris...
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Blasts hit a natural gas pipeline in Iran and an official says it was an act of sabotage
Feb 14, 2024 6:49 am - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Explosions struck a natural gas pipeline in Iran early on Wednesday, with an official blaming the blasts on a “sabotage and terrorist action...
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Biden sets tighter standards for deadly soot pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks
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Pritzker touts climate investments despite renewables lagging state goals
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State legislation could help put the Great Lakes’ first offshore wind farm in ChicagoJan 06, 2024 5:24 pm - We talk with legislators and researchers to explore the environmental considerations behind the potential energy development.
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Can proposed solar farm and homes coexist in Antioch?Jan 03, 2024 5:15 am - Can a $5 million investment in clean energy blend in a semi-rural landscape of existing residences and potential new homes? That's what Antioch officials will decide, as ...