Environmental
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NTSB: No alert for train crew until just before derailment
Feb 23, 2023 12:00 am - EAST PALESTINE, Ohio - The crew operating a freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, did not receive a critical warning about an overheated axle until just b...
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1 million fewer single-use plastics for Lake County operations in 2023? Two 'Fridges' to helpFeb 22, 2023 4:00 am - A pilot program to deploy two “Farmer's Fridges,” which hold and dispense fresh foods, is the next step in Lake County's initiative to reduce single-use plastics at its ...
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Antique chairs restored, reupholstered for local 'Encore Collection'Feb 12, 2023 12:00 am - When Hinsdale interior designer Stephanie Sarris changed her client's mind about a pair of Victorian chairs with a simple reupholstery job, she brought the idea to her f...
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Nord Stream 2 pipeline firm gets 6-month stay of bankruptcy
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Thinking of going solar this winter? Here's what you need to knowDec 27, 2022 10:00 pm - Peter Gorr gets all his electricity from solar power. The Deer Park homeowner has panels on both his current home and his previous home in Palatine. With the help of a s...
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Green initiatives educate, save energy at community collegesDec 19, 2022 4:30 am - At local colleges, sustainability initiatives save energy, educate students and seek to bring the community together. From finding new ways to reuse material like plexig...
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Historic biodiversity agreement reached at UN conference
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Group casts doubt on Amazon's claims of reducing plastic
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Don't want to buy your own solar panels? Here are some alternativesDec 06, 2022 4:30 am - Getting your electricity from the sun doesn't just mean buying panels. You can also lease them or connect to a community solar field. While purchasing solar panels upfr...