Environmental
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Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant starts 3rd release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea
Nov 2, 2023 7:11 AM - The tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant began its third release of treated and diluted radioactive wastewater into the sea Thursday after Japanese officials said the two earlier releases ended smoothly.
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In $8 billion federal quest to decarbonize, Midwest to build one of seven regional clean hydrogen hubs
Oct 31, 2023 1:46 PM - While hydrogen has been around as a fuel alternative for decades -- most famously as rocket fuel for NASA -- it typically has not been "clean." As the country struggles to decarbonize hard-to-electrify sectors such as heavy-duty transportation, petroleum refining and steel, ways to produce hydrogen with little-to-no carbon emissions have emerged as a potential silver bullet.
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'Change is an opportunity': Next-gen fast electric vehicle charger made in LibertyvilleOct 27, 2023 6:16 PM - Gov. J.B. Prizker and other officials joined EVBox executives Friday for the launch of a next generation electric vehicle charger made at its Libertyville facility.
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Eligible electric and plug-in vehicle buyers will get US tax credits immediately in 2024
Oct 6, 2023 10:27 AM - Starting next year, people who want to buy a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will be able to get U.S. government income tax credits at the time of purchase.
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Statewide paint recycling to come in 2025: What to do with your leftover paint until then
Oct 2, 2023 10:35 AM - The most common household paint has a very low level of toxicity, but properly disposing of it can be difficult because it can't be thrown away while still wet. Here's what you can do.
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Cook County announces $3M for free solar panel installations
Sep 26, 2023 1:53 PM - Cook County announced $3 million in funding Monday for its no-cost residential Sun and Save program, which installs free solar systems for income-qualified homeowners.
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Solar power focus of presentation Thursday in LibertyvilleSep 20, 2023 11:59 AM - A program entitled "Solar Power -- Harnessing Mother Nature's Gift" will be presented from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, at St. Joseph Koenig Center, 121 E. Maple Ave., Libertyville.
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Report: Illinois' clean energy jobs grew by 3% in 2022Sep 20, 2023 11:40 AM - While Illinois is in the top ranks among other Midwest states, advocates say there's still work to do, including raising building and car emissions standards.
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Environmental Protection Agency delays new ozone pollution standards until after the 2024 election
Sep 6, 2023 7:22 AM - The Environmental Protection Agency is delaying plans to tighten air quality standards for ground-level ozone -- better known as smog -- despite a recommendation by a scientific advisory panel to lower air pollution limits to protect public health.
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Community solar in Illinois: How it works and how you can sign up
Sep 4, 2023 7:33 AM - Community solar, a subscriber-based service that allows residents to participate in solar power without having to own panels, has grown exponentially over the last three years. Here's what you need to know.
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