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Jan 11, 2021 · We use it to transform lake water into clean water; wastewater into river water. But instead of returning energy to nature, we dispose of it by scattering the remains in the atmosphere. The carbon detritus of this take-and-dispose method has provoked a climate crisis that’s both increasing demand for clean water and dwindling water supplies (14), especially in the Great Lakes region (15).
Apr 4, 2023 · CHICAGO (April 4, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $332,243,000 to Illinois for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades across the state through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Thanks to a $6 billion boost from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is increasing the investments available to rebuild the nation ...
Feb 20, 2024 · CHICAGO (Feb. 20, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $206 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Illinois drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. The funding is part of the over $50 billion investment in water infrastructure upgrades from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – the largest such ...
Sep 28, 2024 · The aquifer from which Joliet, Illinois, sources its drinking water is likely going to run too dry to support the city by 2030—a problem more and more communities are facing as the climate ...
Prairie Rivers Network believes that Illinois’ energy policy must center on racial and socioeconomic equity while ensuring that Illinois is on track to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2050. For too long, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and low income communities have been disproportionately harmed from our energy policies while being denied the benefits of those policies.
Sep 16, 2021 · The legislation’s boldest changes focus on Illinois’ energy sector. It adds more than $350 million annually to renewable energy subsidies to reach a goal of 40% of energy coming from renewables by 2030 and 50% by 2040. Renewable energy currently accounts for 7% to 8% of Illinois’ energy mix. “The consequences of our actions are all ...
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Jan 14, 2023 · The report was prepared by members of the State Water Plan Task Force and the state agencies they represent, as well as a range of diverse individuals representing a broad spectrum of water interests in Illinois. The updated Illinois State Water Plan spotlights 13 key water issues and focuses on improving the resiliency, sustainability, public ...
