Nuclear Waste

Moratorium on New Nuclear Remains in Place in Illinois Thanks to Governor Pritzker’s Veto

Illinois — Today, Governor JB Pritzker vetoed SB76—a bill that would have lifted Illinois’ decades-old moratorium on new nuclear power plants. Responding to growing concerns about safety, waste and cost associated with nuclear power generation, the Illinois General Assembly passed a moratorium on developing new nuclear facilities within the state in 1987. Those concerns remain […]

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IEC Bulletin (March, 1994)

Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Politicized climate complicates passage of bills Conservation 2000 initiative featured in budget New radioactive waste siting process begins IECEF wins grant for campaign against pesticide pollution Review of annual conference List of upcoming events

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IEC Bulletin (August, 1992)

Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Post-session review Lake Calumet airport bill failed in Senate Session at a glance How the state budget affects environmental policy Bankers’ bill shifts contamination cleanup burden to taxpayers Reports on clean air related legislation Pesticide safeguards maintained and strengthened List of upcoming events

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IEC Bulletin (July 1987)

Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Session wrap-up review Step forward in protecting groundwater New controls adopted for ATVs Polluters to pay for slow compliance Air toxics to be listed and regulated List of upcoming events

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