Fly Ash Accident, CWLP Springfield
The same day the Illinois Senate passed a climate bill that would phase out the CWLP coal plant in Springfield, fly ash from that plant rushed into the air.
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.
Coal Ash Is Toxic
Coal ash is hazardous. It has concentrated levels of toxic metals that can leach into water at unsafe levels, causing cancer and other diseases.
Will Vistra Do What’s Right?
The destiny of the coal ash impoundment closure is in the hands of the Illinois Attorney General’s office. Will Vistra do what’s right for the Middle Fork?
Coal Ash Bill Signed into Law
JB Pritzker signs Illinois Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act on July 30, 2019, making Illinois the fourth in the country to regulate coal ash!
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!
Illinois Passes Coal Ash Law
Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act Eco-Justice Collaborative was part of a team of organizations who worked together with State Senator Scott Bennett to develop, and then pass the Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act. This is one of the most comprehensive bills in the nation adopted to date that regulates the disposal and clean up of […]
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.
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 National Scenic River.
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.