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Des Plaines council pledges to work on environmental sustainability
Oct 19, 2021 5:30 AM - Des Plaines officials on Monday pledged to take steps to improve the environment and work on sustainability. -
Morton Arboretum president and CEO announces he'll retire in a year
Oct 4, 2021 5:16 PM - The Morton Arboretum Monday said Gerard T. Donnelly, president and CEO, has announced he will retire on Sept. 30, 2022. -
Editorial: Yes, it is recyclable. Lake Zurich now recycling polystyrene, and others should follow suit.
Sep 29, 2021 1:00 AM - This Daily Herald editorial says other suburbs should follow Lake Zurich's example in testing out a polystyrene recycling program. -
Valent BioSciences to study 'carbon smart' farmingSep 24, 2021 2:56 PM - Libertyville-based Valent BioSciences LLC announced a long-term agreement with Kansas State University to advance critical research in the areas of soil health and carbon smart farming.
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EPA rule sharply limits HFCs, gases used as refrigerants
Sep 23, 2021 10:37 AM - In what officials call a key step to combat climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency is sharply limiting domestic production and use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners.
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Kane County approves solar panel farm that may save $5 million in energy costs
Sep 14, 2021 6:50 PM - Kane County officials approved a project that, once the details are sorted out, would create a solar energy source possibly saving the county $5 million over 25 years. -
Environmental resource fair Sept. 26 in StreamwoodSep 13, 2021 5:49 PM - Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison will host a free in-person environmental resource fair from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 26, at Rahlf's Woods, 1350 S. Park Ave. in Streamwood.
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ComEd recognized by magazine for job creationSep 3, 2021 3:02 PM - In recognition of ComEd's contribution to economic growth and job creation in northern Illinois, Site Selection magazine named the energy company to its annual list of Top 20 utilities for economic development.
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McHenry County College adds new solar array to power campus high tunnel
Aug 24, 2021 2:56 PM - McHenry County College in Crystal Lake has incorporated a solar array that will power one of the high tunnels that students use to grow a variety of crops year-round.
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