Dim Future for Illinois Coal
Illinois Coal Production … Expected to Stop in 20 Years In process – Page will be completed by March 20 or before
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The Middle Fork of the Vermilion, Illinois’ only National Scenic River, is threatened by coal ash pollution. Help us ensure the protection of this river!
Coal Ash on the Middle Fork FAQs
The Frequently Asked Questions documents problems associated with permanently storing toxic coal ash in the floodplain of Illinois’ National Scenic River.
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.
Join A Delegation
Join a Delegation – Be Transformed! One of the ingredients of change is to link information with moral principles. We can all read about coal mining and its impacts on the air, land and water resources of an adjacent community. But without seeing the destruction and meeting those impacted, we’re likely just to process what […]
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Work with us! Healthy community requires advocacy and action on urgent environmental issues in ways that connect with social and economic justice. – Dieter T. Hessel
A Giant Has Fallen
Peabody is the latest in a string of major coal companies filing for bankruptcy. And, communities that have long been impacted by extraction activity are using this the opportunity to call for a just transition away from coal economies.
Request to Expand Mine as Fire Burns Underground
An informal conference is supposed to be an opportunity for questions and answers regarding a new coal mine permit application, revision, or renewal. But questions related to the fire were not deemed to be applicable by the Department.
Peabody Nears Bankruptcy, Just Transition Needed
EJC joins the call for a just response for communities and miners as Peabody nears bankruptcy, unable to meet its bond obligations. It’s time to make that transition from a coal economy by funding employment and new economic opportunities; and revenues for land reclamation and mine clean-up.
Illinois Subsidizes Coal
Illinois subsidizes coal nearly $20 million each year despite the fact that it has a budget deficit of over $9 billion. Isn’t it time that coal companies paid their faire share?