Environmental
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Foster, Ventura lock horns over environmental issuesJan 24, 2020 4:25 am - A race pitting a veteran scientist against a mathematician highlights stark differences in how each would tackle global warming. Centrist four-term lawmaker U.S. Rep. Bi...
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Businesses poised to benefit from Illinois' renewable energy boomJan 23, 2020 12:00 am - If 2019 is ending a decade of increased awareness of environmental issues, 2020 will usher in the next decade of more aggressive action on combating climate change in Il...
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Trump proposes sweeping rollback of environmental oversight
Jan 09, 2020 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - In a dramatic rollback of environmental oversight, President Donald Trump took action Thursday to clear the way and speed up development of a wide range of ...
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Broadwind Energy rebrands To BroadwindJan 06, 2020 12:00 am - CICERO - Broadwind Energy announced that it has rebranded to Broadwind. The rebranding campaign, which includes a new logo and positioning, followed by an updated websit...
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Interstate Restoration acquires local Perfection Property RestorationDec 09, 2019 12:00 am - EAST DUNDEE - Perfection Property Restoration has been acquired by Interstate Restoration for an undisclosed amount, the Fort Worth, Texas-based company announced. With ...
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Broadwind Energy names new CEODec 09, 2019 12:00 am - CICERO - Broadwind Energy's board of directors said Eric Blashford will become the company's new CEO and president, following the retirement of Stephanie Kushner. The le...
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Rollback of EPA oversight in Midwest favors pollutersNov 23, 2019 12:00 am - SAUGET, Ill. - Mamie Cosey and those living near this tiny, industrial village on the banks of the Mississippi River spent years wondering what poisons spewed from the t...
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CDC to Duckworth: We'll review incinerator emissionsNov 23, 2019 12:00 am - Federal health officials will review whether toxic emissions from a downstate hazardous waste incinerator pose health risks to surrounding residents, according to an off...
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How an app helped Beijing fix its pollution problemNov 16, 2019 12:00 am - On days of high smog in Beijing, residents open the Blue Map app on their smartphones to check the environmental polluters at fault and call them out on social media. It...
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Earth-friendly products highlight MCC Green Living ExpoOct 29, 2019 11:00 pm - Explore the essentials of eco-friendly living at the 12th annual Green Living Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, in the McHenry County College gym and outside...