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"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.
"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.
"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.
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.
Rep. Ann Williams, Environmental Advocates, and Community Leaders Introduce Legislation that Protects Illinois from Dangers of Carbon Capture, Transport, and Sequestration
April 17, 2024
Today, State Rep. Ann Williams, environmental advocates, and community leaders introduced two bills that protect Illinois from the risks associated with Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) projects.
"Illinois considers carbon storage, pipeline regulations" via The Pantagraph
April 17, 2024
New legislation was filed that would create a state regulatory framework for carbon capture, pipeline, and storage projects.
"Giant sinkhole in southern Illinois causes indefinite road closure" via KSDK
April 15, 2024
A giant sinkhole in southern Illinois is the result of a caved-in borehole shaft or a deep, narrow hole made for drilling at the Deer Run Mine.
"Naperville's coal-heavy electricity supply hangs in the balance as contract renewal looms" via Daily Herald
March 25, 2024
Most states require integrated resource planning, but that mandate does not extend to municipal utilities. A legislative proposal sponsored by Naperville Democrat Rep. Janet Yang Rohr would change that.
Advocates Urge Biden to Assess US Steel Sale through Health and Climate Lens
March 21, 2024
Sierra Club joined over a dozen climate, environmental justice, and consumer advocacy organizations in calling on the Biden administration to evaluate any potential US Steel sale through a health and climate lens.