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Sierra Club Statement on Introduction of HB3666 Amendment
August 30, 2021
An amendment to HB3666 was introduced in the Illinois General Assembly, which fails to act on the urgency of the climate crisis and gives a free pass to the Prairie State coal plant, the largest polluter in Illinois.
It's Time to End the Use of PFAS in Firefighting
August 16, 2021
Sierra Club Senior Toxics Policy Advisor Sonya Lunder explores the disaster at the Chemtool lubricant factory in this new blog.
Global Climate Change Report Calls for Decarbonization in Order to Save the Planet
August 9, 2021
As fossil polluters stall Illinois climate legislation, UN chief sounds “code red for humanity” in call to eliminate coal and gas plants.
Sierra Club Youth Activists and Occupy Elgin Rally to Demand Comprehensive Climate Legislation
July 31, 2021
Sierra Club Illinois' Youth Activist Team partnered with Occupy Elgin to demand that the Illinois General Assembly pass bold, equity-centered legislation that puts Illinois on a path to a 100% clean energy future.
"Environmental Groups Across St. Louis Region Stress Unity in Push for Cleaner Air" via St. Louis Public Radio
July 25, 2021
Seven local environmental and community-based organizations from St. Louis and the Metro East gathered Saturday morning at the base of the McKinley Bridge to rally against air pollution in the region.
"Increasing electric cars in Illinois, reducing emissions" via ABC 7 Chicago
July 18, 2021
“Transportation is now the number one source of the emissions that are contributing to the climate crisis,” said Director Jack Darin.
"Illinois’ Energy Debate Continues Amid Proposals To Close Coal-Fired Plants" via St. Louis Public Radio
July 14, 2021
"We are seeing many of the consequences [of climate change] play out around our country and around our world right now, and those are just urgent reminders that we need to get serious about getting carbon out of our electric sector,” said Director...
Rockton Residents Provide Testimony at US EPA Listening Session on Chemical Disasters
July 8, 2021
Three weeks after an explosion at Chemtool Inc., a chemical plant in northern Illinois, Rockton residents are speaking up about how the disaster could have been prevented and how mitigation efforts should be improved.
Year of the Butterfly — Oak Park
July 3, 2021
Three organizations, West Cook Wild Ones, Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory, and Interfaith Green Network and countless individuals have joined in this effort to bring the Year of the Butterfly to Life.
Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council Supports Pollinators
June 25, 2021
Volunteer Bruce Glickson shares more about Sierra Club Illinois and the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council's efforts to support pollinators in this new blog.