Posts from July 2020 and earlier can be found on our blog archive.
"State regulators work to avoid federal Clean Air Act sanctions" via NPR Illinois
July 14, 2023
Illinois faces a deadline in August to either change the way it enforces air pollution emission limits on heavy industries or face federal sanctions.
"Environmental Advocate Precious Brady-Davis Becomes First Black, Trans Woman Appointed To Public Office In Cook County" via Block Club Chicago
July 13, 2023
LGBTQ+ rights and environmental activist Precious Brady-Davis was sworn in as a commissioner for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.
Ahead of US EPA Hearing on Proposed Coal Ash Rules, Waukegan and Lake County Community Members Urge EPA to Hold NRG Accountable
June 28, 2023
Ongoing coal ash violations and the lack of enforcement from NRG Energy leaves Waukegan in the lurch.
The Time is Now for Electric Cooperatives to Empower Rural Illinois Communities
June 27, 2023
The New ERA Program offers program offers the largest investment in rural electrification since 1936 and an unprecedented opportunity to hasten the clean energy transition for rural electric cooperatives.
Pollinator Week is Over, but the Work to Protect Them is Not
June 26, 2023
River Prairie Group member Lonnie Morris offers fun and easy tips to protect pollinators across Illinois.
2nd Company Seeks Approval to Build CO2 Pipeline in Illinois
June 24, 2023
A Denver-based company has sought approval from Illinois regulators to construct a 260-mile pipeline.
"Wolf Carbon Solutions files application to construct carbon capture pipeline that would pass through Peoria, Stark, and Tazewell counties" via WCBU
June 21, 2023
Wolf Carbon Solutions officially filed its application with state regulators last week.
"Peoria Park District votes to have moratorium for CO2 Pipelines" via WMBD
June 14, 2023
The Peoria Park District Board of Trustees voted to adopt a resolution for a moratorium on any decisions related to moving forward with a CO2 pipeline.
"Chair of the Sangamon Valley Sierra Club talks the proposed interstate CO2 pipeline" via WMAY
May 30, 2023
"We will not let a greedy corporation take our land through eminent domain without a fight," says Sangamon Valley Group Chair Nick Dodson of Navigator's proposed CO2 pipeline.
Illinois General Assembly Fails to Act on Accumulated Air Pollution in EJ Communities this Session, Advances New Pollution in Vulnerable Areas
May 26, 2023
After missing multiple opportunities this Spring to protect environmental justice communities across Illinois, the Illinois General Assembly yesterday passed HB2878 and HJR23.