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'The U.S. has one hand tied': Casten describes mixed reception at U.N. climate summit

By Russell Lissau
Nov 27, 2021 4:14 PM - U.S. Rep. Sean Casten aims to follow through on promises made during the recent U.N. summit on climate change and is working to enact legislation for battling ecological disaster.
Thanks to a new law, green businesses in Illinois have new life

By Orrin Schwarz
Nov 15, 2021 4:18 PM - A new state law aims to make it possible for companies that install solar panels to not just survive in Illinois but to thrive in Illinois. Dealerships that sell electric vehicles also will benefit.
ClearFlame secures $17 million in financing

Nov 3, 2021 4:11 PM - ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup based in Geneva dedicated to the development of net-zero engine technology, said it has secured $17 million in financing that will enable commercialization of its diesel engine technology.
Des Plaines council pledges to work on environmental sustainability

By Russell Lissau
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.

The Daily Herald Editorial Board
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' farming

Sep 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.
EPA rule sharply limits HFCs, gases used as refrigerants

By MATTHEW DALY
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.
Kane County approves solar panel farm that may save $5 million in energy costs

By James Fuller
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.

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