Transforming Agriculture in the Midwest
Transforming Agriculture in the Midwest highlights opportunities for Midwesterners to to reduce harmful GHG emissions from agriculture and food systems.
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.
Downstate Caucus of the ICJC
The Downstate Caucus of The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition works to build power, downstate, for climate and clean energy legislation.
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.
Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Passes House
Late September 10 the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act passed the IL House without automatic ratepayer increases or the $5billion subsidy Exelon demanded.
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.
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.
Close Prairie State!
Urge Senator Scott Bennett to pass the Governor’s clean energy and climate bill that would close Prairie State coal plant by 2035, unless owners can show they can sequester 90% of the carbon emitted.