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Report: Dependence on Big Oil, Dirty Coal Could Cost Illinois $1.074 Trillion By 2030 7/02/2009

Between 2010 and 2030, Illinois will spend as much as $1.074 trillion on oil, coal, and other fossil fuels - 3 times the total earnings of all Illinois workers in 2007. At the same time, pollution from fossil fuels is the number one source of air and global warming pollution and a leading source of water pollution, said Environment Illinois in their new report.

U.S. House Votes to Unleash Power of Clean Energy 6/26/2009

Statement of Environment Illinois Program Director, Max Muller: ""Today, Congress took an historic step, toward a new clean energy economy and a healthy future by passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act . . .

Global Warming Will Cost Illinois Corn Growers $Millions 6/22/2009

Global warming could cost corn growers in Illinois $243 million a year, according to a new report by Environment Illinois. Illinois ranks second in the nation for projected corn losses due to global warming.

The High Cost of Fossil Fuels: Why America Can’t Afford to Depend on Dirty Energy 7/02/2009

America is at an energy crossroad. As a nation, we are dependent on fossil fuels at a time of growing demand and dwindling supply. Meanwhile, fossil fuel use continues to impose massive environmental and economic costs. Now our country must choose between paying to continue the status quo and investing in a new energy future.

Hotter Fields, Lower Yields 6/22/2009

Global warming could cost corn growers in Illinois $243 million a year, according to a new report by Environment Illinois. Illinois ranks second in the nation for project corn losses due to global warming. Nationwide, the projected damage to America’s #1 crop totals more than $1.4 billion annually. Environment Illinois projects these losses to occur unless the United States Congress takes decisive action to repower America with clean energy and reduce global warming pollution.

Some Good (And Green) News Out Of Springfield 5/30/2009

Amid the turmoil in the General Assembly this week, environmentalists and consumer groups quietly earned a big victory on Thursday night, passing a sizeable energy efficiency reform package (SB 1918) through both chambers.

FDA relied heavily on BPA lobby 5/17/2009

As federal regulators hold fast to their claim that a chemical in baby bottles is safe, e-mails obtained by the Journal Sentinel show that they relied on chemical industry lobbyists to examine bisphenol A's risks, track legislation to ban it and even monitor press coverage.