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Lawmakers Fail to Pass POWER Act While Continuing Big Tech Tax Incentives, Leaving Illinois Ratepayers to Continue Footing the Bill for Data Centers

Press ReleaseIllinois
The POWER Act (SB4016/HB5513), a vital piece of legislation meant to shield communities across Illinois from data center impacts, failed to advance in the Illinois General Assembly as the legislative session ended yesterday.
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Community Wins Fight for the Illinois Environmental Justice Act

Ed Board MemoIllinoisGina Ramirez
For the first time, the people who breathe the air get a real seat at the table.

SEC Puts Its Head in the Sand on Climate Reporting

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States
The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed scrapping important climate disclosure rules today, a blow to investors who need to know about the risks companies face from extreme weather.

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Wheeler’s Acts to Protect Polluters Shouldn’t be Rewarded

Press ReleaseUnited States
President Trump today nominated Andrew Wheeler to be administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. The former coal lobbyist has been acting administrator since former EPA chief Scott Pruitt resigned under an ethical cloud last July.

Energy Department Wants to Abandon Radioactive Waste

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Natural Resources Defense Council and other environmental groups ripped into the Department of Energy today for its plan to give itself the authority to abandon or improperly dispose of high-level radioactive waste. More than 100 million gallons of this…

Virginia Board Approves More Air Pollution in Minority Community

Press ReleaseVirginia
After twice delaying action to gather more demographic information, the Virginia Air Pollution Control Board today voted to approve an air pollution permit that Dominion Energy needs to build a gas compressor station in the African American community of Union…

EPA Moves to Sabotage Mercury Health Protections

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to sabotage federal Mercury & Air Toxics Standards that have helped Americans avoid major health complications and premature death.

True War on Lead Must Be Comprehensive

Press ReleaseUnited States
Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler, and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today released an action plan to reduce childhood lead exposure.

Virginia Air Board Delay Shows More Troubles for Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Press ReleaseVirginia
The Virginia Air Pollution Control Board today delayed, for the second time, its decision on an air pollution permit that Dominion Energy needs to build a gas compressor station in Union Hill for its proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline, raising further…

Floridians are Counting on Rick Scott to Keep His Promise on Offshore Drilling

Press ReleaseFlorida
Democrat Bill Nelson’s concession to Republican Governor Rick Scott in the Florida Senate race means sunshine state citizens are losing a longtime fighter for Florida’s environment and strong opponent of offshore drilling. Floridians made clear the importance of this issue…