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.
SAFE CCS Act signed, but without setbacks or aquifer protections
The SAFE CCS Act includes some strong protections, but lacks pipeline setbacks and a ban on CCS over the Mahomet Aquifer and recharge areas ... READ MORE
Don’t Mess with the Aquifer!
The U.S. EPA is gearing up to issue draft permits for companies to inject and/or store CO2 under the Mahomet Aquifer. Help adopt a CCS ban! ... READ MORE
What is CCS? A Primer
CCS captures CO2 from a power plant, compresses it into a liquid, transports it via pipeline, and then injects it deep underground for storage ... READ MORE
Ban CCS from the Mahomet Aquifer
Help protect the Mahomet Aquifer! We need a legislative ban to ensure this source of fresh drinking water is not contaminated by CO2 ... READ MORE
CCS bill passes … More protections needed
After weeks of negotiations, the IL House and Senate passed the Safety and Aid for the Environment in Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act. But more protections are needed ... READ MORE
CCS – A false solution that is losing favor
CCS incentivizes emissions, costs more than renewables, and can't help us meet our climate targets ... READ MORE
CCS Lobby Day in Springfield, April 17
Join us in Springfield for a CCS Lobby Day on 4-17! Ask your legislators to support three bills that will protect people, land, and water ... READ MORE
Webinar! Uprooting Injustice by Planting Trees
Uprooting Injustice by Planting Trees, March 13, 6:30pm. Learn what funding mechanisms are available to bring tree equity to your community ... READ MORE
