The Department of Environment and Sustainability operates an air-monitoring network for particulate matters (less than 2.5 micrometer in diameter...
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Read moreWhat is a Brownfield?
Brownfields are abandoned or under-used industrial and commercial properties with actual or perceived...
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Read moreThe Cook County Community Solar Project was launched in early 2015 with a grant from the Department of Energy’s Solar Market Pathways Program....
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Read moreThe Green Buildings Program looks holistically at the design, space utilization, operations and life cycle impact of County owned properties to...
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Read moreNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a...
Read moreDuring the COVID-19 response, the department will not be issuing new open burn permits. The department is taking this action to conserve first...
Read moreRadon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released in rock, soil, and water from the natural decay of uranium. While levels in outdoor air...
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Read moreCook County should be a world-class model of sustainability. We are working not only to boost sustainability practices throughout County...
Read moreThe Illinois Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act (415 ILCS 15/) requires counties to develop an initial solid waste management plan and...
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