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Black-owned companies seek to close electric transportation gaps in Chicago
A pair of hyperlocal ride-hailing startups in Chicago are positioning themselves to better serve predominantly Black neighborhoods.By Audrey Henderson .
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Illinois residents in path of CO2 pipeline say company is withholding information
Landowners, and officials along the Navigator CO2 pipeline route say the developer is being evasive with their questions.By Kari Lydersen .
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FarmVille for agrivoltaics? Illinois team aims to teach solar concept with game
An educational game designed to teach kids the emerging concept of agrivoltaics will get a test run this fall at two kid-friendly Midwest museums.By Katie Pyzyk .
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Coal ash near Illinois water wells to stay, despite residents' concerns
A quarry near Joliet, Illinois holds millions of tons of toxic coal ash. Its owner plans to leave the ash in place.By Sarah Aie .
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Lawsuit: Unregulated coal ash poses a buried, brewing threat to Lake Michigan and beyond
As the EPA steps up enforcement of coal ash regulations, environmentalists demand action on historic and legacy coal ash not covered by those rules.By Diana Leane, Sarah Aie .
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Cracking down on coal ash: Tough talk and tough choices
The EPA says it is getting serious about enforcing federal coal ash rules. But massive challenges remain, from recalcitrant state regulators to environmental justice conundrums to ballooning costs for ratepayers.By Kari Lydersen .
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Department of Energy looks to Illinois to lead on low-income community solar
Existing social service and energy assistance programs are key to increasing participation, federal and state leaders say.By Kari Lydersen .
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Climate laws boost Chicago efforts on equitable shift to electric transportation
Illinois’ 2021 Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and the new federal Inflation Reduction Act are providing momentum for community-based environmental justice projects, including an ongoing Chicago electric vehicle charging pilot.By Audrey Henderson .
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Illinois prepares to reboot low-income solar program to improve access for all
Illinois Solar for All is getting a boost from new state funding and rules that will empower community groups to do more outreach and education, which advocates hope will help identify more potential participants.By Kari Lydersen .
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