Action for a greener, healthier Illinois

Big incentives for clean energy included in major infrastructure bill passed by House

Federal incentives spurred the rise of renewable energy. Now, their inclusion in a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill could keep up that progress.

This summer, the Trump administration announced the rollback of a bedrock environmental law

Despite celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the landmark National Environmental Policy Act was just dealt a devastating blow.

Trump EPA allows power plants to dump more toxic pollution into waterways

The EPA’s new Toxic Water Pollution Rule puts the health of our rivers and the safety of our drinking water at risk from pollution. 

House spending bill goes big on climate, energy, transportation

A new spending bill passed by the House on July 31 would allocate billions of dollars to a broad swath of clean energy and energy efficiency projects.

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We need to protect the boreal forest, and Procter & Gamble shareholders can help

Each year, 1 million acres of boreal forest is cut in Canada, much of it turned into pulp that is used for tissue products. This threatens wildlife and puts incredible pressure on our changing climate. 

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The buzz about coffee and bees

Sustainable farming can play a role in protecting pollinators from overwhelming declines. Saving the bees will take new approaches to growing our food that bring back old techniques.

News Release | Environment America

Environment America unveils new initiatives during Climate Week

One of the largest climate summits of the year, Climate Week NYC, kicks off this week, as fires continue to burn across the American West, hurricanes brew in the Atlantic and heat records are broken across the country.

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Extreme weather and extreme urgency: It’s time to defend the climate

Sign our pledge to take action and become a Climate Defender today.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

A resolute dedication to democratic ideals coupled with the wisdom to recognize how and when to see the task through to completion: Advocates for all causes would do well to emulate the qualities that made Justice Ginsburg a truly historic figure. We offer our condolences to her children and grandchildren. The country she worked so hard to improve will miss her.

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.