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Cook County Announces Pilot Sites to Help Establish Community Shared Solar Power

Initiative will broaden the reach of solar energy to residents, businesses, institutions 

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April 3, 2017
Community, Environmental

Cook County to Participate in Earth Hour

Some County buildings will go dark for global event to call attention to climate change

Cook County will turn off its non-essential lights March 25 to commemorate Earth Hour and call attention to climate change.

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March 24, 2017
Environmental

Cook County Exceeds its Target in Key Sustainability Metric

New report shows 22 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

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January 9, 2017
Environmental

Cook County Ahead of Its Target for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

New report highlights sustainability achievements in 2015


Cook County is doing its part to help stem climate change.

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December 28, 2015
Environmental

Hazardous Liquid Waste to Get Additional Attention from Cook County

Information will provide a measure of safety for nearby residents and first responders Cook County will now collect information on and inspect facilities housing hazardous liquid waste as a public safety measure. An ordinance approved by the Cook C
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December 16, 2015
Emergency Management

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