The Upper Mississippi River needs a Water Management Plan. This post written by Christine Favilla, Three Rivers Project Co-coordinator for the Sierra Club’s Piasa Palisades Group headquartered out of Alton, Illinois. American Rivers named the Upper Mississippi River America’s Most Endangered River® of 2020, citing the grave threat that climate change and poor river and… Continue reading Upper Mississippi River named America’s Most Endangered River for 2020
Category: Climate Change
Linda Sullivan: Pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act in Illinois
Linda Sullivan, Sierra Club River Prairie Group volunteer, had her letter to the editor published in the Chicago Tribune. Her piece is reprinted below. When Greta Thunberg begs legislators to stop telling her she is amazing but instead do something actually effective to avert climate disaster, she is talking about bills like the Clean… Continue reading Linda Sullivan: Pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act in Illinois
The Dawn of a Bold New Era in Illinois?
Illinois May Be Emerging As One of America’s Environmental Leadership States. The seemingly sudden passage of several mega-measures by the Illinois General Assembly in the final days of the spring legislative session undoubtedly surprised many Illinoisans who learned that, over the first weekend of summer, the legislature legalized recreational cannabis use, expanded gaming, launched a long… Continue reading The Dawn of a Bold New Era in Illinois?
Sierra Club Statement on Introduction of the Clean Energy Jobs Act
Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition introduces new legislation to put Illinois on track to achieve 100% clean energy, expand workforce development, and responsibly transition away from fossil fuels In response, Jack Darin, Director of Sierra Club Illinois Chapter, released the following statement: “The introduction of the Clean Energy Jobs Act SB2132 (CASTRO) / HB3624 (WILLIAMS) today marks… Continue reading Sierra Club Statement on Introduction of the Clean Energy Jobs Act
Governor Pritzker Issues Executive Order Signing Illinois onto the U.S. Climate Alliance
Springfield, January 23, 2019 – This morning Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order making Illinois the 18th state to join the U.S. Climate Alliance. In response, Jack Darin, Director of Sierra Club Illinois Chapter, released the following statement: “By joining the US Climate Alliance as one of his first acts in office, Governor Pritzker… Continue reading Governor Pritzker Issues Executive Order Signing Illinois onto the U.S. Climate Alliance
“Illinois Must Step Up” In the Wake of Trump’s Unlawful Dirty Power Plan
As Trump and Wheeler Gut Clean Air Safeguards to Appease Coal, Will Rauner Respond? WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, former coal lobbyist and acting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler released an unlawfully weak carbon pollution policy that would gut the Clean Power Plan’s life-saving standards and do next to nothing to fight the climate… Continue reading “Illinois Must Step Up” In the Wake of Trump’s Unlawful Dirty Power Plan
No to Fossil Fuel Bailouts, Yes to Clean Energy!
No to Fossil Fuel Bailouts: Dynegy, the Texas-based corporation that owns the majority of the aging coal plants in Central and Southern Illinois, is working behind closed doors with Rauner’s administration to rewrite State air pollution rules to allow them to double the amount of dangerous pollution they can spew into our air. Tell state… Continue reading No to Fossil Fuel Bailouts, Yes to Clean Energy!
How Data Transparency Could Drive Energy and Cost Savings
*UPDATE* Thank you to everyone who took action in encouraging the update of the Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance. On November 21, the Chicago City Council approved the update! For more information, consult the Chicago Energy Benchmarking Homepage and a list of frequently asked questions. —————————————————————————————————————————————– Approximately 50% of Illinois’ carbon pollution is from electricity generation… Continue reading How Data Transparency Could Drive Energy and Cost Savings
Your car can be more than a pumpkin holder.
It may only be October, but now is a great time to donate your vehicle. When you donate a vehicle that you no longer need or use, your generous donation will not only support Illinois Sierra Club, but you can also benefit from the donation too! When you donate your car, truck or boat to… Continue reading Your car can be more than a pumpkin holder.
Announcing our 2018 platform – 100% In for the Environment
We have never needed our leaders to take bold action for the environment more than now. If we are going to resist the unprecedented threats to basic protections for our air, land, water, and wildlife, and set new examples for smart strategies that can solve our environmental challenges, it is time for Illinois to lead.… Continue reading Announcing our 2018 platform – 100% In for the Environment
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