Category: Illinois
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Craft Brewers Call on President Obama to Protect American Waters
“America’s waterways are critical to our environment, our economy and our health. Not only does the great-tasting beer we brew depend on it, but so do the communities in which we operate.”
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Massive Wetlands Destruction Project Still Pending
The Obama Administration is facing mounting pressure to release an environmental analysis that could recommend building the controversial New Madrid Levee, a component of the …
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Sandra Steingraber’s Manifesto: Illinois Fracking Rules a Betrayal of Democracy and Science
“Knowing that our own government has abdicated its responsibility to protect the safety and well-being of the citizenry, knowing that no one is coming to save us, we declare our intent to save ourselves …”
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Illinois Officials Surrender to Fracking Industry, Residents Outraged by Negligence
The concerned residents emphasized that the regulatory bill was crafted by lobbyists and lawyers, without scientists or medical professionals, and with no public health or environmental studies.
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Fracking IL: A Moratorium is the Only Answer
The moratorium bill on fracking in Illinois is being treated by elected officials like impractical guest towels and fancy soap. It’s there just for decoration, just for show of respectability. The host gets credit for it and guests admire it—what a lovely display—but it’s otherwise ignored and unused …