Environmental
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Geneva startup to receive Exelon environmental grantJun 08, 2021 11:00 pm - GENEVA - The Exelon Foundation and Exelon Corp. have selected nine startups to receive funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change, including ...
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Argonne study shows corn ethanol reduces carbonMay 25, 2021 11:00 pm - LEMONT - A study conducted by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory reveals the use of corn ethanol is reducing the carbon footprint...
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Water Quality Association releases opinion surveyMay 25, 2021 11:00 pm - LISLE - Emerging from the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are more positive about their household drinking water quality, yet increasingly ready to spend money on home w...
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How to plan an eco-friendly remodel without overspending
May 16, 2021 6:00 am - When Cliff and Karen Tyllick set out to install solar panels on their Austin, Texas, home in 2012, their goal was to reduce their carbon footprint. The fact that they al...
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Valent BioSciences introduces mosquito formulaMay 06, 2021 11:00 pm - LIBERTYVILLE - Valent BioSciences has introduced a new formulation designed for extended control of mosquito larvae in catch basins and storm drains. The company said it...
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Constable: Itasca woman's idea to pick up trash during walks picks up speed across townApr 29, 2021 5:33 am - With spring's arrival and the lingering pandemic, Lu Semenzin does what lots of folks do. She takes long walks around her town of Itasca. Only she brings a plastic bag. ...
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Argonne partnerships to improve fuel injector dynamicsApr 26, 2021 11:00 pm - LEMONT - Argonne National Laboratory has expanded a research partnership with the goal of developing more fuel efficient engines. For the past six years, researchers at ...
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Schaumburg hosts 'Recycling Extravaganza' at Wintrust Field April 24Apr 20, 2021 11:00 pm - A Recycling Extravaganza will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, in the west lot of Wintrust Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Road in Schaumburg. The five-hou...
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ComEd files for delivery rate increaseApr 15, 2021 11:00 pm - CHICAGO - ComEd Friday requested an increase of $51 million in electricity distribution charges in 2022, which would add 20 cents to the average monthly bill for residen...
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Green initiatives underway at Rosemont mallApr 14, 2021 1:00 am - Fashion Outlets of Chicago is sponsoring two environmental initiatives this month as part of a focus on sustainability. Through the end of the month, shoppers can bring ...