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Chicago to run on 100% renewable energy
Starting January 1 all city-owned buildings, including both airports, are powered by 100% renewable energy.
2025 look-ahead: protecting consumers, nature; cleaning up our air, water
PIRG, Environment America and their state groups are looking ahead to key consumer, health and environmental opportunities in 2025.
Worried about flooding? Wetlands are part of nature’s solution.
In addition to their water filtration and habitat value, the sponge-like nature of wetlands in the Midwest can help mitigate flood risk in our communities.
Electric bills are set to increase in June for 65 million Americans. Here’s why.
Gas plant unreliability, poor interconnection planning, and an auction designed to favor fossil fuels caused the price for ensuring reliability to spike in the PJM region.
Water filter coupons in Cook County, Illinois, help reduce lead and plastic pollution
A new program helps some households access clean drinking water with filters certified to remove lead, without exacerbating the plastic pollution crisis and its toxic impacts.
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Guide to planting a pollinator-friendly garden
Clean Water Act on Trial
How can we protect wildlife in Illinois?
Threatened Forests
Local elected official letter to Walmart
10 steps Whole Foods can immediately take to reduce single-use plastic
Citizen’s Guide to Reducing Energy Waste
