Illinois
Midwest coal producers attempt to cut costs, escalating pollution worries
“They’re trying to cut regulations and to cut corners”: Experts see an Illinois water permit fight as a sign of things to come for the struggling coal industry.
transportation
How Chicago’s new rideshare fees could lead to more equitable transportation
The new pricing structure increases charges for downtown trips and lowers rates for shared rides elsewhere in the city.
News
Pipelines, politics, and wood pellets: a look at our most-read stories of 2019
We published hundreds of stories this year on the nation’s clean energy transition. Thanks for reading!
efficiency
Chicago’s Blacks in Green promotes energy efficiency in ‘looked over’ areas
A partnership with utility ComEd has helped Blacks in Green expand its mission with a community gathering space it calls the Green Living Room.
clean energy jobs
Military experience provides natural transition to clean energy careers, veterans say
Some veterans are on a new mission to bring more of their colleagues into the clean energy workforce.