Illinois

A blog with a growing set of resources to start a broader conversation around responsible data center development across diverse stakeholder groups, we’re going to summarize some of the conversations we’re hearing from across our coalition – and some of the resources our partners are making to enable communities to have a seat at the […]

Water-intensive data center development is rapidly growing across the Great Lakes region. To help make sense of the impacts, we released this guide for residents, concerned citizens, grassroots organizations, and local leaders seeking clear, accessible information. It describes how water is used in data centers and provides checklists to help communities understand potential impacts and ask […]

As new clean energy incentives arrive, we will update this page including date-stamps within each updated section.

This is a paper from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions that reviews the projected intensity and frequency of heat waves in the Midwestern United States for the 21st century, potential public health ramifications and related adaptation options.

From 2013 – 2015, Delta Institute conducted research on waste management practices in municipalities across Cook County to identify opportunities to maximize environmental and economic benefits. As part of this research, Delta collected and reviewed waste contracts from 128 municipalities, and these contracts revealed a wide variation in services, practices, and costs. Delta created these […]

Data platform tracking clean economy investments and projects; provides state fact sheets.

Local ABC News affiliate covering regional news including climate impacts and environmental reporting in the Midwest.

Public land management agency focused on conservation, restoration, and climate resilience.

Government office with the purpose of accelerating the advancement and deployment of solar technology in support of an equitable transition to a decarbonized economy.

The Environmental Protection Network harnesses the expertise of over 650 former EPA career staff and political appointees from across the country to serve as a trusted resource, answering calls for objective analysis, scientific rigor, and a vision for a transformed 21st century EPA.