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Leak at ADM Carbon Sequestration Facility Demonstrates Risks of CCS Projects and Need for Strict Protections

September 13, 2024

Illinois — On Friday, September 13, E&E News reported that corrosion in one of Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.’s (ADM) carbon sequestration wells in Decatur, Illinois, allowed carbon dioxide (CO2) to leak. One month prior on August 14, the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) filed a Notice of Violation to ADM related to the company’s Class VI underground…

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ICJC Lauds $430 Million Award Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants

July 22, 2024

Illinois — Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced that Illinois will receive more than $430 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) to tackle climate pollution, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice across the state. The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition submitted a letter of support to the USEPA early on in the…

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ICJC Statement on Governor JB Pritzker Signing CCS Protections Bill into Law

July 18, 2024

Illinois — Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Safety and Aid for the Environment in Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act (SB1289) into law. The bill, which was championed by Representative Ann Williams and Senator Laura Fine, includes some of the strongest carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) guardrails in the nation, including a ban on the…

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ICJC Response to Transit Leader Testimony: The Status Quo Isn’t Working

July 9, 2024

CHICAGO – In response to today’s Senate Transportation Committee subject matter hearing on how public transit supports the economy, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC) released the following statement: “Today we heard four transit agencies defend a status quo that simply isn’t working for current or potential riders who want a system that is more…

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Environmental Advocates and Landowners Applaud Passage of CCS Protections Bill, Warn Additional Protections Are Needed

May 26, 2024

Springfield, IL. — Today, the Illinois State Senate passed the Safety and Aid for the Environment in Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act (SB1289) after passage in the State House and weeks of intense negotiations. The bill, which was championed by Representative Ann Williams in the House and Senator Laura Fine in the Senate, includes some…

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Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition Statement on the Introduction of the SAFE CCS Act (SB1289)

May 24, 2024

Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) regulatory bill passed out of House Energy and Environment Committee, advocates urge floor passage Springfield, IL. — Today, Representative Ann Williams introduced House Amendment 3 of the Safety and Aid for the Environment in Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act (SAFE CCS Act), which includes some of the strongest carbon capture…

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Hundreds Gather in Springfield to Advocate for Equitable Climate, Transportation, and Energy Legislation

May 9, 2024

Springfield, IL. – Hundreds of community leaders, environmental advocates, faith leaders, business representatives, consumer groups, students and state legislators rallied outside of the Illinois State Capitol Building today in support of the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC) Platform, a slate of legislation that would double down on Illinois’ bold climate policy and secure a more…

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Sen. Villivalam, Sen. Villanueva, and Rep. Williams Unveil Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition Platform

April 30, 2024

Slate of Bills Would Affirm Illinois’ Status as a Competitive Leader on Equitable Climate & Energy Goals Springfield, IL. — Sen. Villivalam, Sen. Villanueva, and Rep. Williams today joined the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC) to introduce the ICJC Platform—a slate of legislation outlining critical solutions in the power, buildings, and transportation sectors that accelerate…

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Villivalam, Delgado Introduce Metropolitan Mobility Act to Replace RTA

April 29, 2024

Companion legislation provides $1.5 billion in additional transit money for Northeastern Illinois CHICAGO – Chicagoland needs a single, fully modernized transit agency defining service improvements and new investments paired with increased state funding  to  deliver world-class transit service and overcome an impending major operations funding shortfall, according to new legislation sponsored by State Senator Ram Villivalam, Chair of…

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ICJC Statement: New Federal Clean Truck Rules Present an Opportunity for Illinois

April 2, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition issued the following statement in response the newly announced federal clean truck rules: “The U.S. EPA’s final Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas Rule setting emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, while a good first step, falls well short of what is necessary to reduce emissions in Black and brown…

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