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Fracked Gas Isn’t a Bridge Fuel—It’s a Gangplank
Josh Fox President Obama announced his new climate change plan today at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. However, all the good...
Jun 28, 20131 min read
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Fracking Bill Triggers Rift Among Illinois Green Groups
Grassroots activists say they feel ‘betrayed’ by mainstream environmental organizations that helped write the state’s new fracking...
Jun 21, 20131 min read
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Map: Another Major Tar Sands Pipeline Seeking U.S. Permit
Canadian energy giant Enbridge is quietly building a 5,000-mile network of new and expanded pipelines that would achieve the same goal as...
Jun 21, 20132 min read
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Pro-Fracking Greens Called Out in Ecologist’s New Manifesto
In a statement, ecologist Sandra Steingraber denounced Illinois’ new fracking regulations and described the need for a movement dedicated...
Jun 12, 20135 min read
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Following Meetings, Illinoisans Press Release: Dismayed by Governor Quinn’s, Attorney General Lisa M
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 30, 2013 Contact: Annette McMichael/SAFE Communications Director/217-273-1000/am@greenmediaservice....
May 30, 20134 min read
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Live at Historic Vote in Illinois: Steingraber and Citizens Bust Fracking Bill (Video)
GO TO POST in huffingtonpost.com
May 30, 20131 min read
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Fracking “Shock Doctrine” Unveiled as 2013 Illinois Legislative Session Nears End
DeSmogBlog Thu, 2013-05-30 11:45Steve Horn The shale gas industry has performed the “shock doctrine” at the 11th hour of the 2013...
May 30, 20135 min read
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SB1715: We will still fight this horrible legislation
SAFE will not stand by as Illinois families are forced to join the Illinois List of the Harmed, and the National List of the Harmed. Stay...
May 30, 201311 min read
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Fracking opponents meet with Quinn aide
Quad-City Times L.E. Hlavach Times Bureau May 29, 2013 SPRINGFIELD — Several opponents of hydraulic fracturing Wednesday visited the...
May 29, 20132 min read
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Anti-fracking Movement Pushes for Moratorium (Photos)
Just BloNo Posted by coreymattson ⋅ May 29, 2013 As a sit-in against fracking continues at the Illinois state capitol, movement activists...
May 29, 20131 min read
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Illinois Fracking Fight Continues
EcoWatch May 28, 2013 Will Reynolds Graphic courtesy of Food & Water Watch After lengthy private negotiations, a pro-fracking regulatory...
May 28, 20134 min read
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Illinois Fracking Bill: A Worst Case Scenario
EcoWatch May 28, 2013 William C. Rau The Illinois Fracking Regulatory Bill (SB1715) has been praised as a “national model.” It is a model...
May 28, 20133 min read
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Liability Bombshell: Must-Read Letters From PA and WI Fracking Victims to Illinois Lawmakers
Jeff Biggers Posted: 05/28/2013 10:21 am huffingtonpost.com The world is not just watching the unfolding fracking bill debacle at the...
May 28, 20138 min read
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Testimony from House Hearing on SB1715
CLICK HERE to go to video of the testimony. Read Dr. Sandra Steingraber’s testimony here: May 21, 2013 Distinguished legislators and...
May 21, 20136 min read
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‘Gasland Part II’ tour to launch in Normal
Oscar nominee brings follow-up documentary to state to combat ‘fracking’ By Julie Wernau, Chicago Tribune reporter May 19, 2013 CLICK...
May 19, 20131 min read
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IL Sierra Club: Renewed Calls For Moratorium on Fracking In Illinois
Illinois Chapter Sierra Club GO TO POST Posted on May 8, 2013 by jackdarin | Leave a comment Today, a coalition of groups supporting a...
May 10, 20132 min read
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Illinois Sierra Club: Fracking Legislation in Springfield – Where We Stand
Illinois Sierra Club Posted on March 14, 2013 by jackdarin | 10 Comments Sierra Club is opposed to fracking. Fracking is devastating to...
Apr 4, 20132 min read
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Illinois proposes fracking tax that is lower than in other states
Oil producers enjoy lowest tax rates when oil is flowing at its peak due to ‘tax holiday’ April 01, 2013|By Julie Wernau, Chicago Tribune...
Apr 4, 20133 min read
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The cost of fracking: What are the risks of tapping Illinois’ trapped oil and natural gas?
Thursday, March 28,2013 Illinois Times The cost of fracking What are the risks of tapping Illinois’ trapped oil and natural gas? By...
Mar 28, 201312 min read
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Fracking, donations and making legislation
Opponents say process is tainted Seth Perlman Environmental group members show support inside the Capitol rotunda in an effort to...
Mar 24, 20134 min read
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