EJC Blog Posts
Eco-Justice Collaborative's posts explore current issues around climate, sustainability, and justice. Each rejects our mission and work in each of these areas, including local, regional or statewide campaigns.
Support the Governor’s Clean Energy Bill
Ask Senator Scott Bennett to support the Governor's clean energy, climate, and equity bill that closes the Prairie State coal plant in southern Illinois ... READ MORE
BIG Win! Dynegy Agrees to Move Its Ash
Dynegy agrees to move its toxic coal ash out of the floodplain of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion, Illinois' National Scenic River ... READ MORE
Interim Agreement on Middle Fork Coal Ash
Interim agreement reached on protecting
the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River. Environmental groups are cautiously optimistic, and will remain vigilant ... READ MORE
Illinois Senate to Vote on Climate Bill
On Tuesday, June 15, Illinois Senators will be back in Springfield to vote on an historic climate and energy bill that has the Governor's support ... READ MORE
Growing Clean Energy Jobs Downstate
Growing Clean Energy Jobs Downstate: Did you know that Illinois has the most clean energy jobs in the Midwest and the fifth most nationwide? ... READ MORE
Middle Fork Advisory Committee Reconvening
The IDNR will reactivate the Advisory Committee put in place by the Middle Fork's Corridor Management Plan, so proposed man-made changes have public input ... READ MORE
Thanks to You – IL Coal Ash Rules Adopted!
With the recent adoption coal ash rules, Illinois residents will be safer and our surface and groundwaters will be cleaner! ... READ MORE
Lobby for Climate and Justice
Lobby with EJC on April 26 and help pass the Illinois Clean Energy Jobs Act, a comprehensive energy bill that puts equity at its center! ... READ MORE
