Disaster Waiting to Happen
When you paddle the Middle Fork River, you know why advocates worked so hard to have it designated a State and National Scenic River nearly 30 years ago.
When you paddle the Middle Fork River, you know why advocates worked so hard to have it designated a State and National Scenic River nearly 30 years ago.
Our country has a long, sad history of using force against indigenous people. Our view from Standing Rock is central to how we see the principles of eco-justice.
Join us as we hear more details about the threat coal ash poses to the Middle Fork and how Illinois residents are making their voices heard.
Al Gore poses 3 questions that will determine our fate, and then explains why we can dream of a safe and sustainable planet.
Howard Zinn said it best – to be passive in the face of a great moral crisis is to collaborate with the source of the problem, you can’t be neutral on a moving train.
This short video was taken by EJC while kayaking past Dynegy’s three toxic coal ash pits.
“This isn’t coal country. Not anymore. The coal still comes out of the ground, but without many workers.” Mechanized mining is leaving its workers behind.
Drawing from deep ecology, systems theory and spiritual traditions, Dr. Macy builds motivation, creativity, courage and solidarity for the transition
Peabody is the latest in a string of major coal companies filing for bankruptcy. And, communities that have long been impacted by extraction activity are using this the opportunity to call for a just transition away from coal economies.
An informal conference is supposed to be an opportunity for questions and answers regarding a new coal mine permit application, revision, or renewal. But questions related to the fire were not deemed to be applicable by the Department.