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Here’s what the Environmental Law & Policy Center is saying and doing as we prepare to file a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging the Trump EPA's illegal and misguided repeal of the sound science-based federal greenhouse gases Endangerment Finding, and repeal of clean car and clean truck standards.
2/18/26
The Trump administration is now proposing to curb states’ rights to address pollution under the Section 401 of the Clean Water Act
1/15/26
As we head into 2026, ELPC's Howard Learner reflects on the real-world challenges - and the real opportunities - ahead of us.
12/12/25
Chicago’s lakefront is for people and parks, not for toxic waste dumps.
9/22/25
As Chicago plans for a historic open swim in the river, ELPC reflects on the work it took to clean up the river
9/8/25
Wetlands are natural sponges, mitigating flooding
9/2/25
EPA is proposing to undo the 2009 “Endangerment Finding,” the scientific basis for key greenhouse gas regulations from motor vehicles and other sources.
8/20/25
New ELPC report by leading Midwest scientists shows how climate change is causing more real-world threats to our region’s economy and environment.
7/24/25
ELPC continues to build out a strong team of support
7/3/25
ELPC's 2025 Gala was a huge success. So many friends and colleagues celebrating all we've done together to protect the Midwest's environment.
6/9/25
ELPC's CEO & Executive Director Howard Learner issues our 2025 Spring Update
5/19/25
In a new Chicago Tribune Op-Ed, Howard Learner says local governments must step up to advance environmental progress while the federal government backpedals.
4/22/25
ELPC submitted testimony to Congress in support of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, an effective, bipartisan program that protects where we live, work, and play
4/3/25
Remembers Brady Williamson, ELPC Board Member and Litigation Approval Committee Chair
3/12/25
ELPC advocates, litigates and innovates to protect the Midwest’s environment from the Great Plains to the Great Lakes. ELPC works effectively to protect healthier clean air for people to breathe, safe clean drinking water for people to drink, and the rights of people to live in communities without toxic threats.
3/4/25
Without wasting time, the Trump Administration is rolling back core environmental protections.
1/28/25
"We all deeply miss Dan Levin, who made a positive difference in the world in many ways."
1/23/25
Here's a suggested New Year’s resolution for the Chicago Department of Transportation: Fix the Bikeways
1/8/25
I’ve been thinking a lot about what we’re up against in the coming year. We are facing unprecedented challenges with the new administration. But there are also some interesting opportunities in the Midwest. Take 1 minute to watch this video to understand what I mean.
12/18/24
This week, the US Supreme Court heard oral argument in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, a case that has wide-reaching impacts on how the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is implemented. Watch my take on what happened.
12/12/24
The U.S. Senate reauthorized funds for the program that protects the Great Lakes. Now it’s the House’s turn.
12/10/24
The lake trout rehabilitation efforts succeeded, and this iconic Great Lakes fish species has fully recovered in Lake Superior.
12/9/24
ELPC will keep fighting for clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and to protect communities against toxic threats. To succeed, we'll need more talented, effective ELPC staff to work with our coalition partners and clients. And we will!
12/3/24