Solar farms can protect habitats and biodiversity
A recent study shows how solar-pollinator habitats can solve two environmental problems at once
Tell the Biden Administration: Protect our oldest trees
Tell the administration: protect mature and old-growth trees and forests.
Environment America has one mission: to protect the natural world.
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The Wilderness Act at 60: A uniquely American legacy
Fracking is an environmental disaster
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There are clean energy solutions to Illinois’ anticipated energy supply crunch
Who is the top climate polluter in Illinois?
Reflections from a beach cleanup field trip
Accidents Waiting to Happen
Across America, thousands of facilities that store or move oil, toxic chemicals or coal ash are located near waterways. These facilities are accidents waiting to happen.
I'm creating a better future for the people and the ecosystems that depend on clean water.Margaret Groszek, Environment Illinois Intern
Protecting the outdoors I love by reducing single-use plastic waste
It is my turn to use what I have learned in the classroom and translate it into making progress.Jenna Krinsky, Environment Illinois Intern
My way to take an active role in helping our environment
I hope to meaningfully contribute to environmental campaigns that will make a lasting positive impact on our people, wildlife, and environment.Amani Azeem, Environment Illinois Marketing Intern
I want to do something to protect the environment
In Illinois alone, more than 300,000 residents are projected to join us in installing solar panels in the coming years.
Senator Durbin, Illinois
I love working to solve these issues because water is integral to every part of life.Lauren Justice, Environment Illinois Research & Education Center Protecting Our Waters Intern
