EJC Blog Posts
Eco-Justice Collaborative's posts explore current issues around climate, sustainability, and justice. Each respects our mission and work in each of these areas, including local, regional or statewide campaigns.
Pam & Lan Richart – recipients of inaugural seeds of change award
On October 3, 2025, Prairie Rivers Network honored Pam and Lan Richart of the Eco-Justice Collaborative with the inaugural Bruce Hannon "Seeds of Change" award ... READ MORE
Oppose criminalization of CO2 pipeline protests
Oppose the criminalization of CO2 pipelines. Support common-sense legislation that protects communities! ... READ MORE
Campaign Win! The Mahomet Aquifer is protected from CCS
EJC partnered with Prairie Rivers Network to pass legislation that protects Illinois' ONLY sole-source aquifer from CO2 pollution! ... READ MORE
Tell Congress the Pipeline Safety Act MUST protect IL communities!
Don't tolerate Senator Sheehy's proposal to criminalize peaceful protests of CO2 pipelines. Insist Congress adopt amendments that protect Illinois communities from these hazardous pipelines! ... READ MORE
What’s behind the oil & gas industry’s funding of CCS?
Oil and gas industry has poured nearly a $ billion into carbon capture and storage, claiming it is a climate solution. But what's the REAL story? ... READ MORE
VICTORY! Mahomet Aquifer protected from CCS
The passage of this bill shows an informed and organized public can make a difference ... READ MORE
Illinois General Assembly votes to protect Mahomet Aquifer!
BREAKING! The bill to protect the Mahomet Aquifer from carbon sequestration was passed by the Illinois House on May 20. Governor Pritzker is expected to sign it within the next 60 days ... READ MORE
ACTION ALERT! Oppose federal takeover of CO2 pipelines
Say NO to federal takeover of CO2 pipelines! This would give routing and eminent domain to the federal government and tax shelters to corporations! ... READ MORE
