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Environment Illinois

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Environment Illinois, a project of Environment America, is a policy and action group with one mission: to build a greener, healthier world.

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Join us for a beach cleanup at Chicago's North Ave beach on September 23rd and help protect the Great Lakes. environmentamerica.org/illinois/cente…

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From reusing plastic containers for his classic Midwestern rhubarb crunch bars to buying an electric Chevy Bolt, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is doing his part for the environment. Thank you! environmentamerica.org/center/voices/…

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Next time you go out to dinner with friends, bring along your own takeout container for any leftovers and avoid any unnecessary plastic. environmentamerica.org/illinois/artic…

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No plans yet for Saturday morning? Now you do! Join us for a beach cleanup to protect Lake Michigan. environmentamerica.org/illinois/cente…

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We're looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at 10am at North Ave beach for a beach cleanup to protect Lake Michigan. environmentamerica.org/illinois/cente…

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Lead is a threat to our children's health. Even at low levels, lead damages how kids learn, grow, and behave. Join us October 4th at 3pm in Daley Plaza at a rally to get the lead out. eventbrite.com/e/lets-get-the…

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President Biden vetoed anti-conservation measures that attempted to strip protections for the lesser prairie-chicken and the northern long-eared bat. Extinction can’t be fixed somewhere down the road, but we can act now to save America’s wildlife. environmentamerica.org/illinois/updat…

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In Chicago there are the most lead water pipes of any city in the country. Join us tomorrow, October 4th at 3pm in Daley Plaza at a rally to get the lead out. eventbrite.com/e/lets-get-the…

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We're headed to Springfield to protect Illinois wetlands and streams. Share your support for water protections today. #ProtectILWaters environmentamerica.org/illinois/take-…

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Four new piping plover chicks hatched at Montrose Beach last week. Imani, Searocket, and their chicks can help to remind us that we share this city and planet with amazing (and sometimes fluffy) wildlife. environmentamerica.org/illinois/artic…

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The fall monarch butterfly migration is underway. Here's some food for thought about the challenges facing these wonderful orange and black flyers. #butterflies environmentamerica.org/articles/for-s…

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Our new analysis of 2022 data shows that Prairie State is the 12th worst climate polluter in the country. Read our op-ed in the Daily Herald. dailyherald.com/20240930/colum…

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IL is #1 in the nation for growth in energy efficiency savings over the last decade! Our updated Renewables on the Rise dashboard shows Illinois is a leader in several clean energy categories. #renewablesontherise #cleanenergy environmentamerica.org/illinois/cente…

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Strips of prairie are good for the soul... soil that is. Ok, both. Check out the great story from Anne Thompson. environmentamerica.org/center/updates…

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Instant online permitting for #solar – now in use in more than 270 jurisdictions across 13 states – can reduce permitting delays, making it faster, easier and cheaper to install solar panels on your home. environmentamerica.org/illinois/resou…

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Environment Illinois: New opinion piece in Chicago Tribune from Illinois PIRG about removing unnecessary barriers so more Illinoisans can access the benefits of #solar power. #morerooftopsolarlessredtape chicagotribune.com/2025/05/19/opi…

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Illinois PIRG: We're calling on state lawmakers to stand up for consumers and cut red tape by passing the Residential Automated Solar Permitting Act sponsored by state Senator Bill Cunningham and State Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.. #morerooftopsolarlessredtape #solar chicagotribune.com/2025/05/19/opi…