ICYMI, we joined partners in Springfield last week to advocate for two bills that protect IL property, health, safety, & water from the risks associated with carbon capture projects. Read more about the legislation from Brenden Moore in The Pantagraph:
pantagraph.com/news/state-reg…

Our federal organizer Tessine & volunteer Elle took to the streets this past weekend to paint the town with stickers that encourage Chicagoans to tell President Biden to #ShutDownLine5 !

You can take action, too! Fill out our petition: act.sierraclub.org/actions/illino…

'We are going in the right direction, we're on the right track, we're just not going fast enough. Our fate is tied to whether we make progress on climate,' said Jack Darin on The 21st's #EarthDay special.

Tune into the convo w our friends at IEC: will.illinois.edu/21stshow/story…

Judge approves class settlement to pay $12 million to Little Village residents for 2020 botched smokestack implosion. Activists urge Chicago Mayor Johnson to release a report on the city’s “negligent” oversight. chicago.suntimes.com/environment/20…

“The last thing my neighbors need [is to have to] teach children to use a breathing apparatus in the event of a pipeline rupture,” said Martha Ross, long-time resident of the Southside of Peoria & President of Southside Community United for Change.
25newsnow.com/2024/04/18/pus…

Join us in celebrating our April #PrairieStateProtector , Rod Allen! Rod is a geologist & helps our Clean Water Team track the USACE HQ's 404 water permits. Rod's dedication to conservation & education makes him a great volunteer & mentor! Learn more:
sierraclub.org/illinois/about…

Here's a great story for Earth Day: Mike and Becky never gave up on the solar installation they planned: bit.ly/3UvhAi2 (As CUB's Scott Allen says in the video:  “Everybody take note that organizing, and showing up and talking to your elected officials works.')

Still looking to take action in honor of #EarthDay ? Urge your lawmakers to vote YES on the Wetlands Protection Act!🌊🌱 This bill will comprehensively fill the gap left by the elimination of protections at the federal level. #ProtectILWaters

ACT NOW➡️ sc.org/protectILwetla…

On #EarthDay , we were pleased to welcome our U.S. (& Canadian) partners for our annual Great Lakes stakeholders meeting. Great exchange on policy, restoration, engagement & infrastructure updates from both sides of the Lakes.

GOOD #EARTHDAY NEWS: U.S. EPA awarded IL $156,120,000 for our #SolarForAll program!🌞 This investment will reduce pollution, improve public health, & accelerate our transition to clean energy.

“Industry is trying to hand the keys to the state as soon as they’re done & say, ‘Good luck with that.' IL already has enough... environmental hazards that need to be reclaimed,' said Jenny Cassel of Earthjustice of the need for #CO2pipeline regulations.
energynews.us/2024/04/17/ill…

Our Sierra Club Sierra ClubIL Illinois chapter is laying tracks!!! Way to go team for advancing critical #Transit2Trails legislation at the state level. Thanks Justin Slaughter for your incredible leadership for #kids and communities across #Illinois #statepolicy #OutdoorsForAll

To celebrate #EarthDay , our very own Jack Darin & our friend Jen Walling of IEC are on The 21st to talk about the state of the environment in Illinois!🌎

📻Tune in: will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer

This #EarthDay , we're celebrating the House passage of the Transit🚉 to Trails🌄 Act! This legislation promotes equitable access to parks, public lands & waters while encouraging use of public transit! #OutdoorsForAll

Hear champ Justin Slaughter explain why the bill is important ⤵️

Today is #EarthDay AND it's #NationalVolunteerWeek . We love both.💚

It's up to all of us to build a more just & sustainable future for all. Thank you to the incredible volunteers across Illinois for all you do to care for the planet & our communities. #SierraTogether 🌎⚖️🌿

Congrats to Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, CFA who advanced HB4895 to close gaps on climate change education in Illinois. We worked with Rep Yang Rohr & Kim du Buclet & students & teachers to get this done! 70-37! Thanks to all the lawmakers that understand science!