June 28, 2024 | Blog Post
In Illinois, 23 coal plants have been partially or entirely closed since 2007, a transition driven largely by aging infrastructure and falling natural gas prices…
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Tell Congress: Hold Coal Companies Responsible for Mine Cleanup
June 11, 2024 | Action Alert
In Illinois, coal company bankruptcies and water quality problems are preventing the proper reclamation of thousands of acres of coal mine lands…
Critical protections from the risks of carbon capture and sequestration
June 11, 2024 | Blog Post
The Illinois General Assembly passed a bill related to carbon capture, transport and sequestration (often just called CCS) this legislative session. The bill is a product of negotiations between the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition…
Illinois has a “Climate Bank!” What does it do?
May 23, 2024 | Blog Post
Have you ever heard of a “Climate Bank”? Did you know Illinois has one? A Climate Bank, also known as a “green bank,” provides financing and initiatives to help communities transition to clean energy…
Zombie Coal Mines – A Looming Threat
May 16, 2024 | Blog Post
Less than 30 miles south of Champaign, rust orange water flows in the roadside ditch along U.S. Route 36. This polluted, acidic water is flowing off an unreclaimed “Zombie Coal Mine…”
