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Environmental Progress

Volume XXIII, Number 1

Spring 1998

Zero Emission Buses Hit Chicago Streets

The world's first pollution free buses have begun carrying passengers in Chicago. Powered by hydrogen cells, the buses create energy through an electrochemical process that converts hydrogen directly into electricity without combustion or pollution. Instead of the billowing clouds of black smoke usually associated with diesel-powered vehicles, the buses generate only pure water vapor touted as "clean enough to drink."

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	Zero Emission Buses Hit Chicago Streets
	Employees of the Month
	Magazine Honors Director Gade OTAG efforts won recognition
	1998 Summer Internships 40 Summer jobs to be available
	Public Broadcasting Support Volunteers help out fund drive
	New Name, Audience for Education Program "Air, Land & Water" targets more kids
	Brookfield Zoo Exhibit Wins Award Illinois EPA helped fund project
	Agriculture Focus at Environmental Convocation Students bring a new perspective
	From Paris to Egypt -- in Illinois Lake improvements without a passport
	Enhanced Vehicle Testing Planned Chicago, East St. Louis areas affected

	Teens, Seniors Pair Up for Water Age, experience balance youthful zeal
	Legal Sidebars Lake Michigan toxic standards Regulatory help just a click away
	Groundwater Foundation Recognitions Agency honored for groundwater efforts
	Clean Break Enters Second Stage Local sponsorship is new emphasis
	Mexican Dignitaries Visit Emphasis on shared concerns
	Illinois EPA Retirees 336 Years of effort
	Agency Unveils Capitol Exhibit Visit us in the Stratton Building
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