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.
Disaster Waiting to Happen
When you paddle the Middle Fork River, you know why advocates worked so hard to have it designated a State and National Scenic River nearly 30 years ago ... READ MORE
The View from 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 ... READ MORE
Coal Ash on Illinois’ Scenic River
Join us as we hear more details about the threat coal ash poses to the Middle Fork and how Illinois residents are making their voices heard ... READ MORE
Optimism in the Face of Climate Change
Al Gore poses 3 questions that will determine our fate, and then explains why we can dream of a safe and sustainable planet ... READ MORE
“You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train”
Howard Zinn said it best - to be passive in the face of a great moral crisis is to collaborate with the source of the problem, you can’t be neutral on a moving train ... READ MORE
Dynegy’s Toxic Coal Ash on the Middle Fork
This short video was taken by EJC while kayaking past Dynegy's three toxic coal ash pits ... READ MORE
Old King Coal – WBEZ 91.5 Chicago
"This isn’t coal country. Not anymore. The coal still comes out of the ground, but without many workers." Mechanized mining is leaving its workers behind ... READ MORE
The Gifts of Uncertainty
Drawing from deep ecology, systems theory and spiritual traditions, Dr. Macy builds motivation, creativity, courage and solidarity for the transition ... READ MORE
