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Eco-Justice Collaborative uses its blog posts to raise awareness; share information about our campaigns; and to advocate solutions for today's most pressing environmental challenges.
We’ve Got a Middle Fork Hearing!
Build a 1/3-mile long rock wall to protect toxic coal ash stored in the floodplain of the meandering Middle Fork? We say NO! Dynegy ... move your ash!! ... READ MORE
More Clean Energy for Illinois?
What's in store for Illinois after the Future Energy Jobs Act? Attend the Clean Power Coalition's press event in Urbana on March 1, 2019, to find out! ... READ MORE
Who Can Stop Dynegy? The NPS!
The National Park Service can, and should stop Dynegy's massive riverbank project. It is not consistent with requirements of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ... READ MORE
Dynegy Wants to Cap, Leave, and Run
Dynegy wants to permanently cap the coal ash, “stabilize” the abutting riverbank, wipe their hands, and pat themselves on the back for a job well done ... READ MORE
EJC Objects to Dynegy Permit
EJC objects to the issuance of a Section 404 permit for Dynegy's harmful Middle Fork riverbank project, and asks for an Environmental Impact Statement ... READ MORE
Cap and Run: Illinois’ Coal Ash Crisis
EJC participated in a 11-28 press event releasing "Cap and Run", a new report calling on legislators to address Illinois urgent coal ash crisis in 2019 ... READ MORE
Speak Up for Illinois Water!
90% of Illinois’ reporting coal plants have groundwater contaminated with toxic pollutants such as arsenic, boron, cadmium, chromium, lead and selenium ... READ MORE
Take Three Action Steps
Here are three things you can do to ensure Illinois' only National Scenic River is permanently protected from coal ash pollution and the threat of a coal ash spill ... READ MORE
