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Mission

The Chicago Department of Environment (DOE) works to equitably advance the climate and environmental priorities of the City of Chicago. DOE coordinates across all sectors and City departments to mitigate the threats of climate change, alleviate environmental harm in Chicago's most overburdened communities, generate community wealth-building opportunities in the green economy, and foster health and resiliency in all 77 communities.