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"Sierra Club calls on Illinois EPA to deny operating permit to Pawnee natural gas plant" via WCIA Channel 20
November 16, 2021
Sierra Club Illinois publicly called on the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to deny an operating permit to Canada-based company EmberClear, who is developing the [Lincoln Land gas plant].
Sierra Club Illinois Urges the IEPA to Deny Permit for Texas Energy Corporation’s Plan to Build New Gas Plant in Central Illinois
November 16, 2021
Environmental advocates plan to join local residents at a permit hearing on November 17, citing EmberClear’s proposed gas plant as contradictory to Illinois’ climate progress.
A Small Victory for Accessibility in Gas Plant Public Hearing
November 11, 2021
Volunteer Nick Dodson issues a call to action for Illinois residents to advocate against EmberClear's proposed gas plant in this new blog.
Sierra Club Statement on Statewide Efforts to Address Nutrient Pollution in Illinois Waterways
November 9, 2021
As Illinois leaders gather this week to discuss statewide efforts to address Illinois’ nutrient pollution problem, Sierra Club expresses support for Illinois’ Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.
"Environmental groups intend to sue over Illinois mine PFA contamination" via Energy News Network
November 3, 2021
Sierra Club and Prairie Rivers Network have sent a letter noting their intent to sue over releases of toxic PFAs as part of a firefighting effort at the troubled Sugar Camp mine in downstate Illinois.
Sierra Club Illinois and Prairie Rivers Network Announce Intent to Sue Sugar Camp Mine Operator for Illegal Discharge of Toxic Foam
November 1, 2021
Sierra Club Illinois and Prairie Rivers Network filed a Notice of Intent to sue Sugar Camp Energy LLC for violations of the Clean Water Act, the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Sierra Club Illinois Statement on the Passage of the Reimagining Electric Vehicles Act
October 28, 2021
The Illinois General Assembly passed the Reimagining Electric Vehicles Act, which builds on CEJA to create jobs in clean energy, prioritize underserved communities, and expand electric vehicle infrastructure.
There’s Still Time to Stop the Lincoln Land Energy Center Gas Plant
October 23, 2021
Sierra Club Organizing Manager Elizabeth Scrafford calls on environmental advocates to continue to fight EmberClear's proposed Lincoln Land Energy Center in this new blog.
It’s Time for Pace to Pick up the Pace
October 20, 2021
Clean Energy Advocate Jess Beverly calls on Pace to accelerate efforts to electrify their fleet.
"Prairie preservation vs airport expansion" via The 21st Show
October 20, 2021
As part of a 280-acre expansion of the Chicago Rockford International Airport, the [Bell Bowl] prairie… could be bulldozed, despite concerns that only .01% of Illinois’ natural prairie remains.