Climate Change
Chicago and Illinois Remain Committed to Achieving Climate Goals Despite Threats to Federal Funding
Environmental leaders believe grants and other sources of funding will allow them to continue cutting pollution, even if federal money isn’t available following the change in administration.
For years, Chicago has stood out for its commitment to climate change mitigation and emissions reduction. At the beginning of this year, it hit a milestone: All city-owned buildings are now 100 percent sourced by renewable energy, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced.
Chicago and Illinois Remain Committed to Achieving Climate Goals Despite Threats to Federal Funding