Many of you have heard me say for a long time, renewable energy is good for jobs, good for the economy, and good for the environment #win-win-win Environmental Law & Policy Center WPR wpr.org/news/uw-milwau…

The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law two years ago today. Check out ten ways the federal clean energy investments are delivering results in homes, businesses, and communities across Illinois from our friends at Prairie Rivers Network Environmental Law & Policy Center, #IRA prairierivers.org/front-page/202…

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Good ruling by Illinois court holding that City of Chicago had authority to block metal shredding facility on Southeast Side, which is already overburdened with pollution. chicagotribune.com/2024/08/16/chi…

Thanks to U.S. EPA funding, electric school buses are coming soon to 49 states—delivering children #BackToSchool without harmful tailpipe emissions and saving school districts money on maintenance and fueling. #CleanRide4Kids 🚎⚡️ theintelligencer.com/news/article/e…

Cars drive emissions in Illinois, but buses can reduce pollution and traffic. Bus Rapid Transit could improve bus service, making it a viable alternative to driving. Healthier communities start with better transit. elpc.org/blog/city-bus-…

TAKE ACTION: Tell USDA Forest Service to deprioritize commercial logging & protect mature/old-growth forests! These trees lessen the impacts of climate change, keep more species alive, & strengthen our economy. Sign our petition now! action.elpc.org/nv2zmi

All Chicagoans should be able to play and enjoy our lakefront without worrying about a new toxic waste dump on #LakeMichigan shoreline on the SE Side. Environmental Law & Policy Center attorneys will be in federal court on Wednesday representing our community group clients to protect our environment.

Great news! Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is rolling out $521 million for #EV charging nationwide. The money will fund the construction of 9,200 chargers along highways and major roads, 40% of which will be in disadvantaged communities. reuters.com/business/autos…

Today, ELPC’s Josh Mandelbaum called on the Iowa Utilities Commission to end outdated rules that let MidAmerican Energy claim 100% #RenewableEnergy while running one of Iowa's largest coal fleets. Iowans deserve #energy transparency. elpc.org/news/elpc-iec-…

As kids head #BackToSchool this fall, 36,000 students will breathe clean air on 750+ #ElectricSchoolBuses funded by U.S. EPA! ⚡️🚎 Continuing to deliver a #CleanRide4Kids is crucial for improving #AirQuality & reducing the burden of asthma. #RouteZero electricschoolbusinitiative.org/epa-has-funded…

ELPC went to court this week asking a federal judge to stop the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from building a toxic dredge waste dump at Chicago's lakefront in a community already overburdened with pollution. abc7chicago.com/videoClip/1524… Mayor Brandon Johnson Illinois Attorney General Illinois EPA

We agree with Chicago Sun-Times: @CTA service should be this effective every day of the year—NOT just when the DNC is in town. Transit is critical to achieving #ClimateAction, but it must work well year-round to be the irresistible choice. #SaveTransit chicago.suntimes.com/editorials/202…

More Midwest students will ride emission-free electric school buses this year. Good for their health & good for the planet! Read our latest blog to learn how we've championed electric school buses for many years. Alliance for Electric School Buses #CleanRide4Kids @resphealth elpc.org/blog/back-to-s…

ELPC is hiring! We're currently in search of the following: 🌳 Communications Intern (Chicago, IL) 🌳 Associate Attorney (Chicago, IL – Sept 2025) 🌳 Major & Planned Giving Officer (Chicago, IL) 🌳 Policy Advocate (Des Moines, IA) APPLY NOW! elpc.org/about/careers/