RELEASE: Pathogens posed risk at 100% of Illinois beaches in 2024
Findings highlight need for continued water infrastructure investment
Findings highlight need for continued water infrastructure investment
Routine applications can take months, cost hundreds of dollars; Report recommends instant permitting
Chicago third largest data center market in U.S.; electricity demand growth exacerbating electric bill increases for northern Illinois residents
Wind, solar power tripled in last decade; Maintaining, deepening investment in renewables needed.
Energy saved through state efficiency programs enough to power 2.35 million households
As leaves fall – and leaf blowers roar – in neighborhoods across Illinois, Illinois PIRG Education Fund and Environment Illinois Research & Education Center unveiled a new interactive map Wednesday showing nationwide progress on transitioning away from highly polluting, noisy, gas-powered lawn equipment.
A noteworthy 40% of General Mills shareholders voted last week in favor of a proposal urging the food company to assess how it can increase the scale, pace and rigor of its sustainability efforts, including by reducing plastic packaging.
America’s most polluting facilities emit more greenhouse gasses than some entire states.