Victory! Dynegy Will Move Its Ash
Victory! After a multi-year campaign, Dynegy has agreed to move its ash out of the floodplain of the Middle Fork, Illinois’ National Scenic River.
Sounding the Climate Alarm
The IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Working Group 1 report sounded an alarm – we have until 2040 to prevent a future of permanent, catastrophic climate change.
CEJA Signed by Gov. Pritzker!
Gov. Pritzker signed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act into law on 9/15/2! This act puts IL consumers and climate first, and generates thousands of jobs.
CEJA Ready to be Signed by Illinois Governor
CEJA, the historic Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, has now passed both the Illinois House and Senate and is on its way to the Governor’s desk for signature.
Take Climate Action Now
Take climate action to help the Climate and Equity Jobs bill pass the House and Senate! It includes interim reduction emissions targets for Prairie State.
Leave the Campsite Cleaner
In this podcast, Craig Mousin, adjunct professor of DePaul University celebrates the decision to remove coal ash from Illinois’ National Scenic River.
Rally to Close Prairie State Coal Plant
Central Illinois groups, including EJC, host rally in front of Sen. Bennett’s office on August 16 to urge him to support closing Prairie State coal plant.
BIG Win! Dynegy Agrees to Move Its Ash
Dynegy agrees to move its toxic coal ash out of the floodplain of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion, Illinois’ National Scenic River.
Interim Agreement on Middle Fork Coal Ash
Interim agreement reached on protecting the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River. Environmental groups are cautiously optimistic, and will remain vigilant.