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"Lawmakers pitch sweeping changes to energy industry and Chicagoland transit system" via Capitol News Illinois
May 3, 2024
Advocates for the policy platform, which is broken up into three bills, describe the ICJC Platform as a follow-up to the 2021 Climate and Equitable Jobs Act.
"Illinois environmental advocates say coal ash cleanup isn't happening fast enough" via WBEZ
May 2, 2024
New federal regulations give the nation's coal plants an ultimatum: Adapt or shut down.
"Electric grid, transportation and buildings: Illinois lawmakers and environmental advocates introduce trio of climate bills" via Daily Herald
April 30, 2024
The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition introduced a hefty legislative package outlining critical solutions in the power, buildings, and transportation sectors.
"Say no to CO2 pipeline projects in Illinois until safety is assured" via Chicago Sun Times
April 29, 2024
"We need legislative guardrails that ensure [carbon capture and sequestration] legitimately serves the economic and environmental interests of all Illinois citizens," writes Jack Darin in a new OpEd.
US EPA Finalizes Package of Standards to Slash Power Plant Pollution
April 25, 2024
The EPA finalized a package of four separate standards that will slash air, water, and carbon pollution from power plants.
"Biden administration aims to speed up the demise of coal-fired power plants" via Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2024
The US EPA finalized four standards that will slash air, water, and carbon pollution in the power sector.
"Sierra Club plants 22 trees in Grafton's Red Hawk, Mason Hollow, Lighthouse parks" via The Telegraph
April 22, 2024
The Three Rivers project recently teamed up with the City of Grafton to plant 22 trees in public parks.
"Earth Day 2024: The current state of our environment" via The 21st Show
April 22, 2024
On Earth Day, Sierra Club IL Director Jack Darin joined The 21st Show to discuss the state of the environment and related policies in Illinois.
State Representative Diane Blair-Sherlock and Sierra Club Respond to House Passage of “Buy Clean” Standards for State Building Projects
April 19, 2024
The Illinois State House passed HB3141, which directs state agencies to develop climate conscious standards for the purchase of building materials for use in state-funded infrastructure projects.
State Representative Justin Slaughter and Sierra Club Respond to House Passage of Transit to Trails Act
April 18, 2024
The Illinois State House passed HB5277, which establishes the Transit to Trails Grant Program.