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Feds Finally Agree To Environmental Review Of Proposed Amtrak Facility In Bridgeport
The Federal Railroad Administration’s decision follows months of opposition to the proposed maintenance facility near Rate Field, where residents have raised concerns about its potential environmental and health effects.
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The pilot program would help determine the future of autonomous vehicles in the state
Bill aims to study how self-driving vehicles can be integrated into Illinois transit
The pilot program would help determine the future of autonomous vehicles in the state
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The overwhelming problem of plastic
From flax that can be used in clothing and cars to robotic skimmers to stricter laws, researchers, activists and volunteers fight an industry intent on making more plastic.
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Feds Finally Agree To Environmental Review Of Proposed Amtrak Facility In Bridgeport
The Federal Railroad Administration’s decision follows months of opposition to the proposed maintenance facility near Rate Field, where residents have raised concerns about its potential environmental and health effects.
Illinois needs batteries. Will a new incentive program help?
The pilot program would help determine the future of autonomous vehicles in the state
Bill aims to study how self-driving vehicles can be integrated into Illinois transit
The pilot program would help determine the future of autonomous vehicles in the state
One Watershed, Two Federal Tools
How Great Lakes Restoration and Federal Water Infrastructure Investments Can Strengthen Flood Resilience in Chicago and the South Suburbs
Building a Clean Heat Pipeline
Underneath the cranes and the glittering new apartment towers, something especially interesting is happening with how Vancouver heats and cools its buildings. Vancouver is embracing a growing system of thermal energy networks (TENs) to decarbonize both new and existing buildings.
The overwhelming problem of plastic
From flax that can be used in clothing and cars to robotic skimmers to stricter laws, researchers, activists and volunteers fight an industry intent on making more plastic.