Energy
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This oil tycoon brings in millions for Trump, and may set his agenda
Aug 13, 2024 10:17 am - After Donald Trump asked the oil industry to contribute $1 billion to his presidential campaign in April, oil baron Harold Hamm immediately started working the phones. Ha...
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Why a Trump presidency could send oil prices lower
Jul 26, 2024 8:54 am - A U.S. election victory for former President Donald Trump could send oil prices lower, according to some prominent Wall Street banks. While the Republican nominee’s pledg...
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St. Charles faces decision over power supplier
Jun 30, 2024 12:25 pm - Amid a national push toward clean energy, St. Charles faces a decision to either agree to a long-term contract extension with its current coal-reliant energy provider or explore other options.
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Supreme Court halts enforcement of the EPA’s plan to limit downwind pollution from power plants
Jun 27, 2024 9:39 am - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is putting the Environmental Protection Agency’s air pollution-fighting “good neighbor” plan on hold while legal challenges continue, the c...
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A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions
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Tens of millions in the U.S. are under dangerous heat warnings
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‘This plan is completely unnecessary’: County OKs climate action plan over objections from some board membersJun 12, 2024 10:43 am - The Kane County Board has adopted a climate action implementation plan that recommends ways to reduce the emission of gasses that many experts believe are hurting the climate.
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Regulators slash Chicago gas utility’s rate request, setting up likely legal battle
May 31, 2024 1:32 pm - Regulators at the Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday once again reduced a request to increase customer rates from Chicago natural gas utility Peoples Gas. In Novemb...
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ConocoPhillips buying Marathon Oil for $17.1 billion in all-stock deal as energy prices rise
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DuPage Forest Preserves take in more carbon than the district emits: What’s next for the organizationMay 16, 2024 6:18 am - From all-electric golf carts to geothermal energy, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has explored a unique slate of sustainability initiatives to reach a tipp...