Help ELPC Win the 2009 Battle for a Greener Economy

The Environmental Law & Policy Center is gearing up to seize the opportunities to advance a greener economy and cleaner environment with the new Administration and new Congress. The twelve Midwest and Great Plains states where ELPC operates contain many of the key swing Senators and Representatives. They will have a disproportionate role in determining whether national global warming legislation is strong or weak. We’ll be adding staff both in the Midwest and in Washington D.C. to work with the Midwest/Great Plains Senators and Representatives. Please consider making a donation to support this expanded ELPC initiative for a greener economy and cleaner environment.

• Howard Learner at Huffington Post: Gearing Up to Advance the Green Economy
• Rally Supports Clean Cars for Illinois
• ELPC Releases New Series of Radio Public Service Ads
• ELPC’s Ettinger in Gary Post Tribune: Clean water rule must have careful consideration of alternatives
• Clean Renewable Energy Bond Program Revived for 2009

WATCH: Video Highlights from ELPC’s 15th Anniversary Celebration

On November 12th, nearly 500 supporters and friends of ELPC gathered to celebrate our 15th anniversary at Chicago’s Fairmont Hotel. ELPC has led the Midwest in the fight to develop clean energy, solve global warming and protect natural places since 1993.

A highlight of the celebration was a panel discussion on the future of clean energy moderated by documentary producer Bill Kurtis, with an all-star panel of major players in the clean energy field.

Electronic Waste Recycling Bill a Big Win in Illinois

Governor Rod Blagojevich signed legislation requiring electronics manufacturers to collect and recycle or reuse electronic waste (e-waste). The comprehensive bill creates a system by which manufacturers will partner with recyclers, refurbishers, and others to ensure that home computers, laptops, monitors, televisions, and printers will be kept out of Illinois landfills. Learn more.

Two Victories for Clean Air and Water in Kentucky

Thirty-five years after the federal Clean Water Act passed, most Midwestern states still have not adopted all of the water quality standards required by the Act. The consequence: polluted rivers and lakes that harm aquatic life and fail to achieve our quality of life goals. ELPC attorneys are achieving slow, but steady, progress in advancing key nutrient, phosphorus and antidegradation standards to help clean up the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Learn more.