Environmental
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Ribbon cutting marks completion of $3 million Sylvan Lake dam projectJul 25, 2025 8:44 pm - Representatives from several agencies involved in the long-sought reconstruction of the century-old earthen dam on Sylvan Lake gathered Friday to celebrate the official completion of the $3 million project.
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‘A huge opportunity’: Release of four piping plovers could expand breeding population of endangered shorebirdJul 24, 2025 5:52 pm - The release this week of four piping plover fledglings reared in captivity at a secluded beach area on Lake Michigan raises the possibility of two more nesting sites for the federally endangered bird species in Waukegan.
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Illinois bet on solar to meet its climate goals. Trump has the industry in his crosshairs.
Jul 17, 2025 1:41 pm - Congress’ latest budget package slashed federal tax incentives for solar developments. Industry insiders said the latest federal policies create “a lot of uncertainty.” Illinois facilitates significant funding for the renewables industry, particularly for solar, which provides some insulation against the federal action.
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Why homeowners are suddenly rushing to install rooftop solar
Jul 15, 2025 1:29 pm - A new law slashes solar tax credits. Analysts predict a 40-50% drop in installations, cratering solar companies and jobs.
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Banks channeled $385 billion into coal industry since COP26
Jul 12, 2025 1:00 pm - Global banks channeled more than $385 billion to the coal power industry over the past three years, with annual flows increasing last year from 2023, according to analysis by a group of nonprofits.
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He seeded clouds over Texas. Then came the conspiracy theories.
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In a big bill that hurts clean energy, residential solar likely to get hit fast
Jul 03, 2025 10:57 am - As Republicans in Congress rushed forward with a massive tax and spending cut bill, a North Carolina renewable energy executive wrote to his 190 employees with a warning: Deep cuts to clean energy tax credits were going to hurt.
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Why rice is poised to survive better in a warming world
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Wauconda Township recycling extravaganza on July 12Jun 27, 2025 3:18 pm - Wauconda Township will host its annual recycling extravaganza from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 12 at the township facility, 505 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda.
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How carbon capture works and the debate about whether it's a future climate solution