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Downstate Caucus of the ICJC

September 15, 2021CEJA, downstate caucus, Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition

The Downstate Caucus of The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition works to build power, downstate, for climate and clean energy legislation.

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Plight of Muni/Coop Consumers

September 6, 2020Cairo Public Utility, Munis / Coops, Prairie State Energy

All utility consumers, including those served by muni/coops, should be considered as Gov. Pritzker works to equitably move Illinois to clean energy.

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Dynegy Withdraws Stabilization Plan

July 10, 2019coal ash pollution, Dynegy coal ash, Illinois coal ash, Protect the Middle Fork

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.

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Illinois Passes Landmark Coal Ash Bill

May 29, 2019Coal ash legislation, Illinois coal ash, SB9 Coal Ash Pollution Prevention

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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ComEd Proposal Creates Inequity

March 16, 2018Future Energy Jobs Act

ComEd, Illinois’ largest utility, argued that its customers would be subsidizing municipal and co-op customers if allowed to receive solar incentives.

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The View from Standing Rock

November 3, 2016Activism, Crude oil, Dakota Access Pipeline, Native Americans, Standing Rock

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.

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A Giant Has Fallen

April 13, 2016illinois coal, Just transition, Peabody Energy

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.

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Peabody Nears Bankruptcy, Just Transition Needed

March 17, 2016illinois coal, just transition from coal, Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment, Peabody Bankruptcy

EJC joins the call for a just response for communities and miners as Peabody nears bankruptcy, unable to meet its bond obligations.  It’s time to make that transition from a coal economy by funding employment and new economic opportunities; and revenues for land reclamation and mine clean-up.

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Justice for Rocky Branch

June 29, 2015"ejc delegation", illinois coal, Justice for Rocky Branch, Rocky Branch

EJC delegation to the coalfields of southern Illinois leads to support for community residents, including those impacted by Peabody’s Rocky Branch Mine.

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Making Solar Greener

May 17, 2015conflict materials, renewable energy, solar, solar energy, solar energy scorecard, solar PV

The continued growth in the solar PV industry makes it critical to act to reduce the use of toxic chemicals, develop responsible recycling systems, and protect workers throughout global PV supply chains.

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