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What would happen if Chicago leaders brought back the Department of Environment?

Early commuters drive as the sun rises over the Chicago skyline Friday, June 30, 2017.

G-Jun Yam

What would happen if Chicago leaders brought back the Department of Environment?

Early commuters drive as the sun rises over the Chicago skyline Friday, June 30, 2017.

G-Jun Yam

What would happen if Chicago leaders brought back the Department of Environment?

The department was disbanded under the Emanuel administration in 2012. Most mayoral candidates are in favor of reviving it.

Early commuters drive as the sun rises over the Chicago skyline Friday, June 30, 2017.

G-Jun Yam

   

On the campaign trail, most mayoral candidates have mentioned bringing back the city’s Department of Environment as a way to tackle pressing environmental issues. But how could that department meet climate goals differently than Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s new climate office?

Reset discusses with two environmental experts.

GUESTS: Iyana Simba, city programs director of the Illinois Environmental Council

Karen Weigert, director of Loyola University Chicago’s Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility

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