Jenny Whidden
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Kane County releases draft of first ever Climate Action Implementation PlanJan 25, 2024 1:49 pm - The product of an 82-person volunteer team and more than 1,000 community survey responses, Kane County recently released a draft of its first Climate Action Implementatio...
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Most suburban residents are worried about climate change, but we’re still not talking about it, study saysJan 23, 2024 11:17 am - The latest survey data is in, and the majority of Chicago's suburban residents continue to believe that climate change is happening — but fewer people report they have pe...
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As temperatures rise, officials watch for flooding, ice jamsJan 22, 2024 7:08 am - As the suburbs slowly warm following last week’s bitter cold, weather experts say a mass snowmelt is unlikely, but those along waterways should keep an eye out for ice ja...
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Cold hands, warm heart: How getting outside can cure your wintertime bluesJan 19, 2024 5:43 pm - The long, dark days of winter can be tough on mental and physical health, but experts say braving the cold can help. “In wintertime, sometimes people feel isolated. One o...
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Yes, extreme cold is still consistent with climate changeJan 18, 2024 6:39 am - The planet is warming to record levels, yet here in the Chicago area we're experiencing the same brutal cold snaps we're known for. Despite the icy temperatures, the effe...
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As extreme cold persists, here’s how to stay warm and safeJan 15, 2024 2:31 pm - We’re used to dealing with cold and snow here in the Midwest, but when the temperatures plunge below zero for an extended period of time, some extra caution and care may ...
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Majority of donated clothes are sold to recyclers: What happens to them?Jan 12, 2024 7:52 pm - We go behind the scenes at Chicago Textile Recycling in Carol Stream to learn where unwanted thrift-store clothing ends up
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State legislation could help put the Great Lakes’ first offshore wind farm in ChicagoJan 06, 2024 9:35 pm - We talk with legislators and researchers to explore the environmental considerations behind the potential energy development.
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Mount Prospect foam recycling program underway as legislative efforts to ban the plastic mountDec 23, 2023 11:42 pm - When Kristina Jakupovic went through recycling bins in a Mount Prospect neighborhood last year, the public works administrative superintendent found one of the most commo...
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Kildeer passes ordinance to allow rooftop solarDec 21, 2023 4:01 pm - Following a five-year effort led by residents, the Kildeer Village Board of Trustees unanimously adopted an ordinance Tuesday allowing the installation of rooftop solar p...