Environmental
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At UN climate talks, nations blast draft of vague deal on climate cash for developing countriesNov 21, 2024 7:25 am - Countries of the world took turns rejecting a new but vague draft text released early Thursday which attempts to form the spine of any deal reached at United Nations climate talks on money for developing countries to transition to clean energy and adapt to climate change.
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How Argonne, Fermilab will use federal energy conservation grantsNov 11, 2024 1:05 pm - Argonne, a research powerhouse in DuPage County, plans to make a 1980s-era building more energy efficient and reduce its carbon footprint with the help of federal dollars. The U.S. Department of Energy last month announced nearly $150 million in funding for dozens of energy conservation and clean energy projects at federal facilities, including Argonne and Fermilab.
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‘There would be several strikes a day’: Lake County initiates pilot project to deter birds from flying into glassNov 08, 2024 6:49 pm - Lake County officials Friday publicly introduced enhancements at the county’s Central Permit Facility to deter birds from flying into the glass.
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$30 million state grant will fund 16 projects to ease flooding in Lake CountyNov 02, 2024 11:06 am - Another round of projects to control flooding throughout Lake County is being teed up with the receipt of a second $30 million state grant.
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Pumpkin recycling, compost Saturday event at Wauconda TownshipNov 01, 2024 6:56 am - Pumpkin composting and a “bring your own bucket” compost giveback will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Wauconda Township parking lot, 505 W. Bonner Road.
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Why your allergies are lasting longer and are more intense this fallOct 27, 2024 7:46 am - Temperatures in the Chicago area have been unusually mild this fall, giving ragweed and other allergen-producing plants more time to grow.
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Amazon, Google make dueling nuclear investments to power data centers with clean energy
Oct 16, 2024 8:17 am - Amazon on Wednesday said that it was investing in small nuclear reactors, coming just two days after a similar announcement by Google, as both tech giants seek new sources of carbon-free electricity to meet surging demand from data centers and artificial intelligence.
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Schaumburg to host Fall recycling event at Wintrust Field Oct. 19Oct 10, 2024 6:22 am - The village of Schaumburg will host its annual Fall Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 in the west parking lot of Wintrust Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Road.
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Biden sets a 10-year deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
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Starbucks buys research farms as climate change threatens coffee supply
Oct 03, 2024 9:41 am - Starbucks Corp. is buying two new research farms that will test everything from drones to microbes as it seeks to make coffee more resilient to climate change, which alre...