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....
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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...
Senator Kirk Bucks Party Line and Votes to Support Clean Power Plan
The war against clean energy and effective climate action may have several fewer soldiers manning the barricades to foil the public interest. And that is good...
Fighting for Carbon Cuts in Court: Illinois and Chicago step up to defend Clean Power Plan
Focused commitment to address climate change is a challenge and an opportunity for the people of Illinois. Failure to make the necessary commitments is an...
Senator Kirk: If climate is too big to ignore around the world, it is too big to ignore here too
In July, Illinois Senator Mark Kirk sent out a constituent email noting that climate change is "too big to ignore" while touting a vote to support...