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Pope Francis converted to the environmental cause and denounced those he blamed for climate change

By NICOLE WINFIELD
Apr 22, 2025 6:43 am - Few moments in Pope Francis’ papacy better exemplify his understanding of climate change and the need to address it than the rain-soaked Mass he celebrated in Tacloban, Philippines, in 2015.
Should Cook County dissolve its four suburban mosquito abatement districts?

By Jake Griffin
Apr 19, 2025 1:00 pm - A new report from the Civic Federation calling for the elimination of four suburban mosquito abatement districts is gaining traction with some Cook County Board members after an inspector general’s investigation calls on leadership at one district to resign.
China dominates solar. Trump tariffs target China. For US solar industry, that means higher costs

By ALEXA ST. JOHN
Apr 17, 2025 2:16 pm - President Donald Trump's escalating trade war with China threatens to crimp a massive source of solar panels and parts, with experts saying the cost of solar installation will certainly rise as China retaliates.
Major nations agree on first global tax on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping

By JENNIFER McDERMOTT and SIBI ARASU
Apr 11, 2025 1:12 pm - Many of the world’s largest shipping nations decided on Friday to impose a minimum tax of $100 for every ton of carbon dioxide emitted by ships, if their planet-heating emissions are not already accounted for, making it effectively the first global tax on greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy and sustainability in the office setting

By Vince Miceli
Apr 05, 2025 1:58 pm - Business owners understand the importance of being energy efficient. It’s the right thing to do. However, it may not always be top of mind to a business owner, with the day-to-day challenges of running a company in as efficient a manner as possible.
Des Plaines seeks volunteers for Earth Month cleanup at Axehead Lake

Daily Herald reeport
Mar 28, 2025 2:55 pm - Environmentally friendly volunteers are invited to Des Plaines on April 12 for the annual Earth Month project.
Learn how bison shaped the Illinois prairie

Daily Herald report
Mar 25, 2025 7:06 am - Author and natural history educator Cindy Crosby will discuss how the tallgrass prairie, Illinois’ original garden, has been shaped by bison during a presentation at 7 p.m. April 1.
How muskrats shape bird-friendly wetland topic of Lake County Audubon meeting

Daily Herald report
Mar 25, 2025 7:06 am - How muskrats shape bird-friendly wetlands is the topic of the Lake County Audubon Society meeting at 7 p.m. April 7, at Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive in Vernon Hills.
Ducks were once a conservation bright spot. Now they're declining in the US, new report shows

By CHRISTINA LARSON
Mar 13, 2025 9:54 am - WASHINGTON — At least 112 North American bird species have lost more than half their populations in the past 50 years, according to a new report published Thursday. Amon...
Free, easy to use platform for all things recycling being rolled out throughout the suburbs and state

By Mick Zawislak
Mar 07, 2025 11:31 pm - A digital platform designed to make waste and recycling information easy to find, understand and use is being rolled out across the suburbs and statewide.

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