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.
What is our climate future?
What can we expect when global average temperatures exceed pre-industrial temperatures by more than 1.5° Celsius? Or 2° Celsius? Or even more? ... READ MORE
Bill to protect the Mahomet passes IL House Committee
"When it comes to our Mahomet Aquifer, we won’t allow anyone to put our clean drinking water at risk," said Rep. Carol Ammons ... READ MORE
Mahomet aquifer passes IL Senate Committee
"Protecting the Mahomet Aquifer is not just about preserving water; it’s about safeguarding the future of our community," said Sen. Paul Faraci ... READ MORE
Slip in support of bills to protect the Mahomet Aquifer!
We have a chance to pass legislation to protect the Mahomet Aquifer next week. Please slip in support of HB3614 (Ammons) and SB1723 (Faraci) today! ... READ MORE
Taxpayer subsidized45Q: Surge to $3 trillion by 2030?
Carbon capture and sequestration doesn't work. Unless checked, taxpayer-subsidized 45Q, which funds CCS, could to nearly $3 trillion by 2050 ... READ MORE
Newly-released CCS factsheet
Wondering about CCS? Read this newly-released factsheet to lean how taxpayers are funding this risky, wasteful, and ineffective technology ... READ MORE
CCS Action Network Launch
Join the CCS Action Network's February 13th, 7pm (CT) launch with special guest Congressman Ro Khanna. Learn why 45Q should be repealed ... READ MORE
Repeal 45Q Subsidies!
Hundreds of environmental groups from across the country sent a letter urging Congress to repeal carbon capture and sequestration tax credits ... READ MORE
