Eco-Justice Collaborative
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EJC is an Illinois non-profit that promotes solutions to climate change that integrate social, environmental, and economic justice.
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CCS can risk public health and safety, damage cropland, pollute water, and take people's land. CCS is not possible without federal subsidies provided by 45Q of the IRS tax code. Tell Congress to protect hard-working people from this technology and end 45Q!. Sign here: bit.ly/petition-end...
Sign the petition! Ask Congress to cut dangerous CCS subsidies -
Ask Congress to cut wasteful CCS subsidies! Protect the public from a technology that risks people's health and water and can take their land.
noillinoisco2pipelines.org
April 27, 2025 at 11:26 PM
CCS can risk public health and safety, damage cropland, pollute water, and take people's land. CCS is not possible without federal subsidies provided by 45Q of the IRS tax code. Tell Congress to protect hard-working people from this technology and end 45Q!. Sign here: bit.ly/petition-end...
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And the most important thing to understand about the economy is that it only functions as a part of nature.
By eating sea urchins, otters are crucial to the health of kelp forest ecosystems, on which a wealth of ocean life depends.
THE most important thing to understand about nature is that it only functions healthily as a *system*, with all parts present.
#Rewilding
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THE most important thing to understand about nature is that it only functions healthily as a *system*, with all parts present.
#Rewilding
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Scientists stunned by unexpected discovery while studying sea otter behavior: 'Feels like renewed hope'
Scientists have made an interesting discovery connecting sea otters to forest recovery, reinforcing their role as a keystone species.
www.thecooldown.com
April 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
And the most important thing to understand about the economy is that it only functions as a part of nature.
BIG step forward! Illinois Senate passes bill that protects drinking water for nearly one million people in Illinois. We still need to get protections for recharge areas, which we hope to do as it moves through the House in the next few weeks.
#CCS
#ProtectTheMahomet
#CCS
#ProtectTheMahomet
April 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
BIG step forward! Illinois Senate passes bill that protects drinking water for nearly one million people in Illinois. We still need to get protections for recharge areas, which we hope to do as it moves through the House in the next few weeks.
#CCS
#ProtectTheMahomet
#CCS
#ProtectTheMahomet
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We watched a very interesting episode about DNA and how scientists are now developing seeds from millions of years back which can potentially tolerate Climate change
I was lucky to live very near Martin Crawford's fantastic forest garden, but many have come from all over the world to see it and benefit from courses Martin runs with the Agoforestry Research Trust (with the garden shown on the website: www.agroforestry.co.uk)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Pioneering Devon food forest garden at risk after landowner serves notice
Thousands sign petition to save ‘vital’ Dartington Estate project that teaches agroforestry methods
www.theguardian.com
March 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
We watched a very interesting episode about DNA and how scientists are now developing seeds from millions of years back which can potentially tolerate Climate change
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NEW: Govt data CONFIRMS our estimate that UK greenhouse gas emissions fell by 4% to 371MtCO2e in 2024
As we said earlier this month, this took UK emissions to lowest level since 1872 – with coal use at its lowest since 1666 (!)
Our analysis: www.carbonbrief.org/...
As we said earlier this month, this took UK emissions to lowest level since 1872 – with coal use at its lowest since 1666 (!)
Our analysis: www.carbonbrief.org/...
March 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Govt data CONFIRMS our estimate that UK greenhouse gas emissions fell by 4% to 371MtCO2e in 2024
As we said earlier this month, this took UK emissions to lowest level since 1872 – with coal use at its lowest since 1666 (!)
Our analysis: www.carbonbrief.org/...
As we said earlier this month, this took UK emissions to lowest level since 1872 – with coal use at its lowest since 1666 (!)
Our analysis: www.carbonbrief.org/...
Nearly 50 people flew to the Capitol on March 12 to send a message to Congress that 45Q tax credits for CCS are harming communities across the country.
Now it's your turn. Contact Congress today!
bit.ly/45Q-hurts-co...
#45Q
#CCS
Now it's your turn. Contact Congress today!
bit.ly/45Q-hurts-co...
#45Q
#CCS
March 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Nearly 50 people flew to the Capitol on March 12 to send a message to Congress that 45Q tax credits for CCS are harming communities across the country.
Now it's your turn. Contact Congress today!
bit.ly/45Q-hurts-co...
#45Q
#CCS
Now it's your turn. Contact Congress today!
bit.ly/45Q-hurts-co...
#45Q
#CCS
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Last week, 50 farmers & land owners went to DC to say NO to dangerous #CarbonCapture projects & pipelines. Join the movement! Call 866-582-4813 to be connected with your rep's office to say: stop taxpayer handouts to companies taking our land and endangering our communities!
March 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Last week, 50 farmers & land owners went to DC to say NO to dangerous #CarbonCapture projects & pipelines. Join the movement! Call 866-582-4813 to be connected with your rep's office to say: stop taxpayer handouts to companies taking our land and endangering our communities!
The Senate vote was UNANIMOUS, and followed the vote in the House Committee on Tuesday, which passed by WIDE MARGIN - 23 to 3.
SB 1723 HB 3614 would protect the Mahomet Aquifer from CO2 pollution if sequestration projects proposed under the aquifer were to leak.
#CCS
#protectthemahomet
SB 1723 HB 3614 would protect the Mahomet Aquifer from CO2 pollution if sequestration projects proposed under the aquifer were to leak.
#CCS
#protectthemahomet
March 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Senate vote was UNANIMOUS, and followed the vote in the House Committee on Tuesday, which passed by WIDE MARGIN - 23 to 3.
SB 1723 HB 3614 would protect the Mahomet Aquifer from CO2 pollution if sequestration projects proposed under the aquifer were to leak.
#CCS
#protectthemahomet
SB 1723 HB 3614 would protect the Mahomet Aquifer from CO2 pollution if sequestration projects proposed under the aquifer were to leak.
#CCS
#protectthemahomet
Residents in Central Illinois threatened by 8 carbon capture and storage projects. This fact sheet was prepared to help them understand how CCS projects can affect their health and safety; their land and water; and their property rights.
See: bit.ly/CCS-fact-sheet
#CCS
#climatecrisis
See: bit.ly/CCS-fact-sheet
#CCS
#climatecrisis
Newly released CCS Fact Sheet -
The Illinois Coalition Against CO2 Pipelines just released a fact sheet that highlights concerns associated with carbon capture and storage.
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March 5, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Residents in Central Illinois threatened by 8 carbon capture and storage projects. This fact sheet was prepared to help them understand how CCS projects can affect their health and safety; their land and water; and their property rights.
See: bit.ly/CCS-fact-sheet
#CCS
#climatecrisis
See: bit.ly/CCS-fact-sheet
#CCS
#climatecrisis
As we move away from expensive fossil fuels, Illinois needs a strong and resilient grid. That’s why EJC is proud to support the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act!
Ask your legislators to cosponsor the bill: ilcleanjobs.org/crga
#climatecrisis
#cleanenergy
#cleanenergyfuture
Ask your legislators to cosponsor the bill: ilcleanjobs.org/crga
#climatecrisis
#cleanenergy
#cleanenergyfuture
February 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
As we move away from expensive fossil fuels, Illinois needs a strong and resilient grid. That’s why EJC is proud to support the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act!
Ask your legislators to cosponsor the bill: ilcleanjobs.org/crga
#climatecrisis
#cleanenergy
#cleanenergyfuture
Ask your legislators to cosponsor the bill: ilcleanjobs.org/crga
#climatecrisis
#cleanenergy
#cleanenergyfuture
Tonight! February 13, 7pm CT
Join leaders across the country who are fighting the CCS industry and the billions of taxpayer dollars that are being used to keep fossil fuels alive.
Special Guest: Congressman Ro Khanna
Register here: bit.ly/CCS-Action-Launch
#CarbonCapture #NoFalseSolutions #CCS
Join leaders across the country who are fighting the CCS industry and the billions of taxpayer dollars that are being used to keep fossil fuels alive.
Special Guest: Congressman Ro Khanna
Register here: bit.ly/CCS-Action-Launch
#CarbonCapture #NoFalseSolutions #CCS
February 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Tonight! February 13, 7pm CT
Join leaders across the country who are fighting the CCS industry and the billions of taxpayer dollars that are being used to keep fossil fuels alive.
Special Guest: Congressman Ro Khanna
Register here: bit.ly/CCS-Action-Launch
#CarbonCapture #NoFalseSolutions #CCS
Join leaders across the country who are fighting the CCS industry and the billions of taxpayer dollars that are being used to keep fossil fuels alive.
Special Guest: Congressman Ro Khanna
Register here: bit.ly/CCS-Action-Launch
#CarbonCapture #NoFalseSolutions #CCS
Leaks from Illinois carbon capture wells last fall showed just how unsafe #CCS can be. Congress shouldn’t be in the business of subsidizing threats to our communities!
Read more about the dangers of CCS in this letter from advocates: bit.ly/Repeal45Q
#carboncapture #climatechange #cleanwater
Read more about the dangers of CCS in this letter from advocates: bit.ly/Repeal45Q
#carboncapture #climatechange #cleanwater
February 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Leaks from Illinois carbon capture wells last fall showed just how unsafe #CCS can be. Congress shouldn’t be in the business of subsidizing threats to our communities!
Read more about the dangers of CCS in this letter from advocates: bit.ly/Repeal45Q
#carboncapture #climatechange #cleanwater
Read more about the dangers of CCS in this letter from advocates: bit.ly/Repeal45Q
#carboncapture #climatechange #cleanwater
Read the letter to Congress urging them to repeal 45Q which subsidizes CCS: bit.ly/Repeal45Q.
Register for the Thursday, February 13, 7pm CT, webinar to learn more about the hams associated with 45Q tax incentives:
bit.ly/CCS-Action-Launch
#climatecrisis #CCS
Register for the Thursday, February 13, 7pm CT, webinar to learn more about the hams associated with 45Q tax incentives:
bit.ly/CCS-Action-Launch
#climatecrisis #CCS
February 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Read the letter to Congress urging them to repeal 45Q which subsidizes CCS: bit.ly/Repeal45Q.
Register for the Thursday, February 13, 7pm CT, webinar to learn more about the hams associated with 45Q tax incentives:
bit.ly/CCS-Action-Launch
#climatecrisis #CCS
Register for the Thursday, February 13, 7pm CT, webinar to learn more about the hams associated with 45Q tax incentives:
bit.ly/CCS-Action-Launch
#climatecrisis #CCS
CCS ACTION NETWORK LAUNCH
Register here: bit.ly/CCS-Action-Launch
Special Guest: Congressman Ro Khanna
Join leaders across the country who are fighting the CCS industry and the billions of taxpayer dollars that are being used to keep fossil fuels alive. #CarbonCapture #NoFalseSolutions #CCS
Register here: bit.ly/CCS-Action-Launch
Special Guest: Congressman Ro Khanna
Join leaders across the country who are fighting the CCS industry and the billions of taxpayer dollars that are being used to keep fossil fuels alive. #CarbonCapture #NoFalseSolutions #CCS
February 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
CCS ACTION NETWORK LAUNCH
Register here: bit.ly/CCS-Action-Launch
Special Guest: Congressman Ro Khanna
Join leaders across the country who are fighting the CCS industry and the billions of taxpayer dollars that are being used to keep fossil fuels alive. #CarbonCapture #NoFalseSolutions #CCS
Register here: bit.ly/CCS-Action-Launch
Special Guest: Congressman Ro Khanna
Join leaders across the country who are fighting the CCS industry and the billions of taxpayer dollars that are being used to keep fossil fuels alive. #CarbonCapture #NoFalseSolutions #CCS
At a time when we MUST stop burning fossil fuels, Republican Senators introduce legislation that will BOOST incentives for enhanced oil recovery. This will INCREASE CO2 emissions. bit.ly/3WTfitE
CCS doesn’t work. GET the facts.
#NoFalseSolutions #CCS
CCS doesn’t work. GET the facts.
#NoFalseSolutions #CCS
February 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
At a time when we MUST stop burning fossil fuels, Republican Senators introduce legislation that will BOOST incentives for enhanced oil recovery. This will INCREASE CO2 emissions. bit.ly/3WTfitE
CCS doesn’t work. GET the facts.
#NoFalseSolutions #CCS
CCS doesn’t work. GET the facts.
#NoFalseSolutions #CCS
Peoples Gas wants a blank check – and they want you to pay for it. That’s why a coalition of consumer watchdog and environmental groups in Illinois are calling on the Illinois Commerce Commission to shut down these unfair rate hikes! bit.ly/pgtvad
Consumer watchdogs launch $1M TV ad blitz against controversial Peoples Gas pipeline program
The Citizens Utility Board and other advocates hope their "unprecedented" ad buy will help slash spending on the utility's pipeline replacement program — but Peoples Gas says the groups are "playing p...
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January 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Peoples Gas wants a blank check – and they want you to pay for it. That’s why a coalition of consumer watchdog and environmental groups in Illinois are calling on the Illinois Commerce Commission to shut down these unfair rate hikes! bit.ly/pgtvad
Sign the petition! Ask your state legislator and representative to protect Illinois' only sole source aquifer from CO2 pollution.
bit.ly/3EfQjKQ
bit.ly/3EfQjKQ
January 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Sign the petition! Ask your state legislator and representative to protect Illinois' only sole source aquifer from CO2 pollution.
bit.ly/3EfQjKQ
bit.ly/3EfQjKQ
PHMSA's draft rule to increase safety and oversight of CO2 pipelines was issued in the final days of the Biden Administration, but now has been withdrawn by Trump. What does this mean for landowners affected by CO2 pipelines? Join this webinar on 1-28 to learn more: bit.ly/co2pipelines
January 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
PHMSA's draft rule to increase safety and oversight of CO2 pipelines was issued in the final days of the Biden Administration, but now has been withdrawn by Trump. What does this mean for landowners affected by CO2 pipelines? Join this webinar on 1-28 to learn more: bit.ly/co2pipelines
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Republicans in Congress want to poison our water by repealing a rule that will protect communities from toxic lead water pipes – which are especially dangerous to babies.
Tell Congress to vote NO on the resolution to revoke the Lead Out of Water Rule: fwwat.ch/3WwMrv5
Tell Congress to vote NO on the resolution to revoke the Lead Out of Water Rule: fwwat.ch/3WwMrv5
January 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Republicans in Congress want to poison our water by repealing a rule that will protect communities from toxic lead water pipes – which are especially dangerous to babies.
Tell Congress to vote NO on the resolution to revoke the Lead Out of Water Rule: fwwat.ch/3WwMrv5
Tell Congress to vote NO on the resolution to revoke the Lead Out of Water Rule: fwwat.ch/3WwMrv5
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Air monitoring station records biggest ever jump in atmospheric CO2
Air monitoring station records biggest ever jump in atmospheric CO2
Wildfires and fossil fuel burning in 2024 contributed to the biggest annual rise in atmospheric CO2 levels ever recorded at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii
www.newscientist.com
January 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Air monitoring station records biggest ever jump in atmospheric CO2
Four CCS projects proposed to store CO2 under Illinois' only sole-source aquifer are 50 times the size of ADM Decatur's project that leaked twice. Leaked CO2 could release heavy metals that would contaminate our drinking water. Why should our aquifer be a laboratory for #CCS? #ProtectTheMahomet
January 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Four CCS projects proposed to store CO2 under Illinois' only sole-source aquifer are 50 times the size of ADM Decatur's project that leaked twice. Leaked CO2 could release heavy metals that would contaminate our drinking water. Why should our aquifer be a laboratory for #CCS? #ProtectTheMahomet
A terrific resource! Do take advantage of it!
We also sponsor a website called Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Facts. This website provides an independent, investigative perspective on CCS by utilizing peer-reviewed studies and verifiable facts.
Learn more by visiting carboncapturefacts.org
Learn more by visiting carboncapturefacts.org
Carbon Capture and Storage Facts
An independent, investigative perspective on “carbon capture and storage” (CCS). The site provides peer-reviewed studies and verifiable facts, many of which refute misleading information about CCS tha...
www.carboncapturefacts.org
January 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A terrific resource! Do take advantage of it!
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No churning clouds, no furious winds, no dramatic light breaking through, just the sun's first rays dancing across one of our planet's most spectacular & imposing massifs. Torres del Paine, Patagonia.
#photography #travel #bluesky #nature #landscape #naturephotography #landscapephotography #scape
#photography #travel #bluesky #nature #landscape #naturephotography #landscapephotography #scape
January 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
No churning clouds, no furious winds, no dramatic light breaking through, just the sun's first rays dancing across one of our planet's most spectacular & imposing massifs. Torres del Paine, Patagonia.
#photography #travel #bluesky #nature #landscape #naturephotography #landscapephotography #scape
#photography #travel #bluesky #nature #landscape #naturephotography #landscapephotography #scape
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Sign the petition to tell the DOE to stop the exportation of ##LNG at bit.ly/stopexportlng . LNG exports will make the climate crisis worse by pumping out greenhouse gases at the moment we must urgently reduce these emissions
January 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Sign the petition to tell the DOE to stop the exportation of ##LNG at bit.ly/stopexportlng . LNG exports will make the climate crisis worse by pumping out greenhouse gases at the moment we must urgently reduce these emissions
Be sure to scroll down to the end of this article and click the link to tell your Senators to vote NO on these nominees!
It's not a huge surprise that Trump's cabinet picks are so shameless in their prioritization of profit over planet - but that doesn't make it any less dangerous. Tell your Senators to vote NO on these nominees: fwwat.ch/4gRTmat
Trump’s Cabinet Picks Threaten Our Health and Environment
Trump’s cabinet nominees to lead the EPA, Energy Department, and USDA are bad news for our food, water, and climate. We can block them.
www.foodandwaterwatch.org
January 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Be sure to scroll down to the end of this article and click the link to tell your Senators to vote NO on these nominees!