Environmental
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State official: Renewable investments ‘best thing’ to lower energy costs
Feb 20, 2025 2:25 pm - With an increasing number of officials warning Illinois might struggle to meet its renewable energy goals, regulators and lawmakers met Tuesday to discuss how the state should regulate its energy industry.
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Public EV charging stations being installed at Rolling Meadows city hallFeb 04, 2025 12:03 pm - Rolling Meadows is installing six electric vehicle charging stations at city hall for public use as part of a sustainability plan.
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What to know about Trump’s first executive actions on climate and environment
Jan 27, 2025 12:40 pm - President Donald Trump's first week in office included a flurry of executive orders with implications for Earth's climate and environment.
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‘It appeals to and activates all five of the senses’: Elmhurst art exhibit explores sustenance, relationship with landJan 21, 2025 3:05 pm - A collection of works from different artists employs the five senses to convey human connection to — and destruction of — the environment in a new exhibit at the Elmhurst Art Museum.
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Suburban school districts slowly rolling out electric school busesJan 12, 2025 9:00 pm - Even with the availability of grant money, school districts still have a long way to go to electrify their school bus fleets.
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Trump’s impact on wind sector limited by sole term, Taiwan says
Jan 10, 2025 2:28 pm - Taiwan’s economic minister said the impact of Donald Trump in certain areas will be somewhat limited because he can only serve a single term, rare frank comments that sho...
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Decision on South Barrington solar farm proposal delayedJan 08, 2025 8:22 pm - A vote on a plan to erect a solar farm where a landfill once operated in South Barrington has been delayed at least until next month.
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Why suburbs might ‘see’ a difference in Lake Michigan water from ChicagoDec 15, 2024 9:00 pm - Residents in suburban communities receiving Lake Michigan water directly or indirectly from the City of Chicago could see a temporary discoloration in the water. This is a result of a change in the city’s water treatment process.
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‘Data centers are not going away’: As warehouses proliferate, conflict with local communities follows
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‘It really does make business sense’: Lake Zurich firm earns accolade for green practicesDec 05, 2024 2:35 pm - Alpha Tekniko, which designs and makes products for the health care industry, is the 2024 winner of Lake Zurich’s Green Business Award for integrating eco-friendly practices in daily operations.