Natural Climate Solutions
EJC is looking at natural climate solutions, in addition to energy efficiency and energy transformation, as a way to reduce carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions, as part of the menu of solutions to keep global emissions from surpassing 1.5ºC
What's Happening ...
Act to Stop the Bulldog Mine!
Coal mining harms communities and their environment, and wind, solar, and natural gas continue to outcompete ...
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The Fight for Middle Fork Is Not Over
So how will the Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act affect the fight to clean up the coal ash along the Middle Fork? It's somewhat complicated! ...
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Measuring Happiness – Not by GDP
What if we measured happiness in terms of what matters most: social justice, sustainable living, and people's well-being, instead of GDP? ...
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New Trump Proposal: A Blow to NEPA
Climate won't be considered when evaluating environmental impacts of highways, pipelines and other major infrastructure projects ...
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Burden of a War Economy
Learn how the U.S. military and the private defense industry keep us from solving our greatest social and environmental challenges ...
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Journey Into Activism
In this video excerpt from EJC, Kathy shares her story, including what led her from teaching high school on Chicago’s west side to becoming a ...
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Donate to EJC Today!
Double your impact when you donate to EJC today! Patagonia wants to support its grantees, and will match your gift until December 31st ...
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Talk with the IEPA About Coal Ash
Prepare to provide public input will make Illinois coal ash rules strong and effective, and help protect the Middle Fork from coal ash pollution ...
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Speak Up for the Middle Fork!
Ensure the IEPA develops strong rules to protect our National Scenic River and Illinois communities from this toxic waste! ...
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JB Pritzker Signs New Coal Ash Law
Today, bipartisan legislation to protect Illinois’ residents and their water from toxic coal ash was signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker ...
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Dynegy Withdraws Stabilization Plan
While the fight to protect the Middle Fork from coal ash pollution continues, Dynegy agrees to revise its riverbank plan to reduce harm to this ...
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Clean Energy Conversation in Danville
“I am excited to share what Illinois Solar for All offers Danville and Vermilion County,” said Pam Richart, Eco-Justice Collaborative ...
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Together, We Just #KickedCoalAsh!
We“#KickedCoalAsh" this week! Thanks to YOUR help, the Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act, is on its way to the Governor's desk ...
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Illinois Passes Landmark Coal Ash Bill
On Memorial Day, the Illinois General Assembly passed landmark coal ash legislation, which now heads to the Governor’s desk for signing ...
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Conversation: New Energy Economy
Renewable energy jobs are coming to Illinois, and Danville can share the benefits! Join the conversation about the future energy economy ...
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Help Protect Illinois' National Scenic River!
The Middle Fork of the Vermilion River is one of the most biologically diverse streams in the Midwest, and the centerpiece of a major recreational area in east-central Illinois. But a proposal before the Illinois EPA could allow Dynegy-Midwest Generation to leave 3.3 million cubic yards of toxic coal ash in unlined, leaking pits in the river's floodplain.