Residents Fight for a Cleaner, Healthier Little Village
As developers propose replacing the old Crawford power plant with yet another source of pollution, Little Village residents continue to fight for a cleaner and ...
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America’s Cities Are the Vanguard for a Sustainable Future
In the absence of federal leadership on climate change, America’s cities have become the vanguard of the country’s efforts to create a sustainable future....
Pruitt's Failed Cooperative Federalism
Federal and state authorities, powers and jurisdictions should work together efficiently and effectively serve the public interest. The photo attached photo sho...
There Is No Reason Why Ameren Should Weaken its Commitment to Energy Efficiency
A homeowner installing a programable thermostat as part of an Energy Department program to weatherize homes Courtesy of Dennis Schroeder, NREL – https://flic...
Climate Change Is Making the Chicago River Run Backwards
33,000,000,000. That’s the number of gallons of contaminated Chicago River water that have flowed into Lake Michigan—source of drinking water and quality of...
Climate Data: Chicago Leads on “Think Globally, Act Locally”
In this moment where the Trump administration seems adamant about abdicating their responsibilities to protect the nation and the world against the ravages of c...