Environmental
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'It's just been a slow rollout': Climate jobs grants could finally be coming for eager contractorsAug 04, 2023 5:00 am - As the two-year anniversary of the passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act approaches, the state is continuing to implement several workforce development and grant...
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Exhibitors can register for MCC's Green Living ExpoJul 30, 2023 11:00 pm - Exhibitor and sponsor applications are now being accepted for McHenry County College's Green Living Expo, which will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the c...
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McHenry County Board approves Crystal Lake solar farm
Jul 24, 2023 1:00 am - Multiple solar farm companies have presented proposals to build facilities across McHenry County this year. A state law that took effect in January limits a county's abi...
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CLC presentation: Can geothermal technology work for you?Jul 23, 2023 1:00 am - Learn the basics of geothermal for heating and cooling, during a free presentation from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at the College of Lake County. The U.S. Environment...
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CLC's sustainability manager leaves to lead statewide effortJul 21, 2023 1:00 am - After nearly 10 years as the College of Lake County's first sustainability manager, David Husemoller is leaving the post to lead similar initiatives for community colleg...
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A suburban keeper is on a mission to save the beesJul 10, 2023 5:30 am - A suburban keeper is on a mission to save the bees
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Gathering will address how to free suburban lakes of muckJul 07, 2023 5:30 am - Solutions to muck, algae and issues affecting local lakes will be the focus of a presentation Tuesday at Green Drinks Libertyville, a monthly gathering for those interes...
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Some Lake County residents urged to boil and conserve water after system failureJul 03, 2023 1:00 am - Customers of a water utility serving parts of southern Lake County should boil tap water or use bottled water because of a system failure that began Sunday morning. Some...
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EPA to host community meeting on coal ashJun 25, 2023 1:00 am - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public community meeting to discuss the impacts and regulations of coal ash from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in Waukegan. T...
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How do you treat contaminated rainwater at a DuPage County landfill? Let trees clean it.Jun 17, 2023 1:00 am - At DuPage County's Mallard Lake, an irrigation system deals with water that has gone through waste