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.
Storm Increases Coal Ash Threat
A record February 2018 storm in east-central Illinois scoured the banks of Illinois' National Scenic River next to Dynegy's coal ash pits, elevating concerns over stability ... READ MORE
Middle Fork – Most Endangered River
Today, the Middle Fork of the Vermilion was named as one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2018 because of the threat toxic coal ash poses to Illinois’ only Wild and Scenic River. This designation showcases the battery of threats from the Trump administration, and calls on allies in Congress to clean water and rivers nationwide ... READ MORE
ComEd Proposal Creates Inequity
ComEd, Illinois' largest utility, argued that its customers would be subsidizing municipal and co-op customers if allowed to receive solar incentives ... READ MORE
When a River Roars …
The power of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River in flood is depicted in this short video. Riverbank erosion next to three coal ash pits has been a concern for decades ... READ MORE
River Advocates Call for Hearing
Eco-Justice Collaborative prepares FAQ document that evaluates the impact three coal ash pits have on the Middle Fork River and calls for a “People’s Hearing” next spring ... READ MORE
We Are Still Here
Water protectors standing against DAPL brace for militarized police to descend on their camp as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' evacuation deadline looms ... READ MORE
Progress on Climate Under Obama
During Barack Obama’s eight years in office, the President cut planet-heating emissions across much of the U.S. economy, from cars to coal plants ... READ MORE
Nature Can Help Solve Climate Crisis
Watch this short presentation by Janine Benyus, Biomicry 3.8, to learn how nature can help us solve one of the most pressing challenges of our time ... READ MORE
