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Cook County Receives U.S. EPA Grants

The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability was awarded two brownfield grants from the U.S.

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Economic Development, Environmental

Cook County Ahead of Target in Fighting Climate Change

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New report shows 19 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from County operations

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Cook County Announces Tools to Broaden Access to Solar Energy

Community shared solar power brings equity, jobs and protects the environment

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Community, Environmental

Cook County Working to Return Brownfields to Productive Use

Initiative encourages economic development; environmental stewardship

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Environmental

Dane County, Cook County Partner on Commitment to Confront Climate Change

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today a partnership with leaders from Dane County, Wisconsin to join “We Are Still In,” a coalition of governmental and institutional leaders dedicated…

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Community, Environmental