ELPC Receives American Bar Association Award
We’re very proud that the Environmental Law & Policy Center is receiving the American Bar Association's 2023 Award for Excellence in Environmental, Energy, and Resources Stewardship.
12/3/23
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The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin is a special place, providing important ecological systems, biodiversity, and, also, a piece of the puzzle to fight climate change. Unfortunately, the CNNF is one of the most heavily logged national forests in the country.
3/19/24
Get ready for the rush of final rules from the Biden administration covering everything from pollution from cars to heavy duty trucks, to power plants and implementation of the bedrock National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). We walk through what's coming up.
3/18/24
Advocates from across the Great Lakes states went to Washington, D.C. to educate lawmakers about the programs and policies that protect them.
3/8/24
After the U.S. Supreme Court rolled back Clean Water Act protections, it fell to states to fill the gaps. A new Illinois bill would protect our critical wetlands.
3/6/24
ELPC testified in support of EPA’s proposed waste emissions charge, under the Methane Emissions Reduction program.
2/20/24
After a series of leaks and flares in recent weeks, community members are fighting to tighten air permits at a northwest Indiana refinery.
2/15/24
Watch the Webinar: Electric School Buses Fueling Clean Energy & Clean Rides for Kids, featuring Superintendent Tim Farquer from Williamsfield Schools, IL
1/30/24
Big things are happening at ELPC this year. Watch our latest video update to learn more.
1/29/24
Chicagoans know how to handle frigid temperatures, but it’s not so certain that homes do.
1/24/24
ELPC is stepping up to protect the Midwest’s ecological gems, our National Wildlife & Fish Refuges.
1/10/24
30 years ago, ELPC’s vision was called ambitious. Today, sustainability is conventional wisdom. Read all about ELPC's impact in 2023. It's been quite a year!
1/9/24
Retiring coal plants - once thought of as industrial eyesores - now stand as canvases for the creation of new greenways, parklands, wildlife habitat, and clean energy development.
1/3/24
We’re very proud that the Environmental Law & Policy Center is receiving the American Bar Association's 2023 Award for Excellence in Environmental, Energy, and Resources Stewardship.
12/3/23
Southeast side community is already overburdened with pollution, where a lakefront park was promised decades ago
11/13/23
ELPC & partners plant trees at a school overlooking the Dan Ryan Interstate
11/2/23
State agency ignored most of ELPC’s comments on its insufficient smog plan. Indiana needs new control measures to reduce ozone levels in an area plagued by unhealthy air quality.
10/19/23
ELPC 2023 Staff Retreat Includes Visits to Communities & Natural Areas We Fight to Protect
10/5/23
Gas prices are on the rise, climate impacts are hitting from all sides, and car payments are getting more expensive. Midwesterners need a break; better fuel economy standards can help!
10/4/23