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An Environmental Justice Agenda from Illinois Coal & Fracking Fighters

Willinois March 27, 2014

Illinois is facing an extraction crisis. Expanded coal mining and the looming threat of fracking will create an unprecedented two-pronged threat to southern and central Illinois. Grassroots groups on the … Read More

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Democratic Congressional Candidates Callis, Gollin, Green Talk Climate Change, Fracking (IL-13)

Willinois February 24, 2014

The three Democrats running in Illinois' 13th Congressional district primary recently answered my questions about climate change and energy issues. It's one of the hottest Congressional races in the nation … Read More

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Video: Why Illinois Regulation Won't Make Fracking Safe

Willinois February 2, 2014

A disturbing new video of poisoned water, leaking oil rigs, and lax enforcement at Illinois oil wells highlights why proposed fracking regulation won't protect the state's environment or people. The … Read More

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Favorite Comments from the Petition to Ban Fracking in Illinois

Willinois January 24, 2014

The MoveOn.org Fracking Fighter petition to ban fracking in Illinois got off to a fast start! It's just shy of the first 500 signatures. The comments people add are fun … Read More

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These Rules Won't Make Fracking Safe! More Public Comments From Effingham, IL.

Willinois January 1, 2014

I finally have all the video up from the Effingham public comment hearing on Illinois' proposed fracking rules. Below are the five videos I haven't already posted, and at the … Read More

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Even a Monkey Wouldn't Allow Fracking. Public Comments from Effingham, IL.

Willinois December 30, 2013

On a dark and foggy night, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources held a public hearing in Effingham to take comments on proposed fracking regulation. It was less well attended … Read More

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