Sierra Club Launches Video Exposing Rauner’s Big Coal Agenda
SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Today, Sierra Club Illinois launched a video breaking down the close ties between Governor Rauner and Texas-based coal operators Dynegy-Vistra.WATCH VIDEO ON YOUTUBE >>…
Renner Barsella is an associate press secretary for the midwest with the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal Campaign.
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Shareholder Resolution Passes as Peoria Residents Demand Clean Up of Coal Ash
PEORIA, IL -- Today, Ameren shareholders voted and passed a resolution introduced by Midwest Coalition for Responsible Investment that will require Ameren to disclose the impacts of coal ash on the…
Iowa Legislature Passes Bill to Gut Energy Efficiency and Oversight, Shift Risks to Ratepayers
DES MOINES, IA -- Last night, the Iowa State Legislature passed a bill that will eliminate energy efficiency programs and reduce regulatory oversight for the state’s electric utilities, which will…
Impacted Illinois Residents Fly to DC, Testify Against Scott Pruitt’s Rollbacks of Coal Ash Protections
Washington, DC -- Residents from Central Illinois testified before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) yesterday in strong opposition to proposed rollbacks to federal coal ash pollution…
As Big Coal Continues Seeking Backdoor Bailouts, Opposition Escalates
SPRINGFIELD, IL. -- Monday afternoon, public health and environmental advocates from across Illinois rallied outside Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) before offering public comments to…
Dynegy-Vistra Close Merger Worth $20 Billion
CHICAGO, IL -- Today, Dynegy and Vistra closed their previously announced merger. Texas based Vistra will take over ownership and operation of Dynegy assets including all of its struggling downstate…
2000+ Petitions and Letters Call for Public Participation, Clean Energy in Ameren Plan
St. Louis, MO. -- This morning, community organizations joined together to announce their delivery of over 2000 letters and petitions from Ameren customers calling for a bold plan for 100% clean…
Clean Power Coalition Demands Better Air Monitoring from We Energies
Oak Creek, WI – The Clean Power Coalition - Southeast Wisconsin is urging We Energies to improve both its air quality monitoring and data reporting to better protect the health of families living…
Public Health, Environmental Experts Join Grassroots Advocates Testify Against Rauner/IEPA Backdoor Bailout of Dynegy Coal Plants
PEORIA, IL. -- Wednesday morning, advocates from across Illinois gathered in Peoria to speak to press before testifying to the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) in opposition to proposed…
New Report Shows that the Arkansas Utility, Entergy is Harming St. Louis Air Quality
Little Rock, Arkansas -- A new report demonstrates that two power plants operated by Entergy, the largest utility in Arkansas, are emitting enough pollution to make the unhealthy ozone smog problems…