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The Fisk and Crawford coal plants are making Chicagoans sick and driving climate change. More people live near these plants than any other coal plants in the country. Join this Community Forum and connect with others working to close down these plants.

Petition to Shutdown Fisk Generating Station.

Submitted by Michael Bodulow
February 14, 2012 at 23:02pm

Pollution from Chicago's Fisk and Crawford coal-fired power plants prematurely kills 42 people every year (http://www.catf.us/coal/problems/power_plants/existing/map.php?state=Illinois). That’s one person killed by this plant’s pollution every 9 days. That human cost is paid primarily by the communities who live in the shadows of these two aging plants. You won’t find it on Edison International’s bottom line.

A strong call for coal plants in Chicago, and everywhere, to clean up

Submitted by Polly Dallas
December 1, 2011 at 23:12pm

UnEarthed - The Earthjustice Blog:

What's it like to live in the shadow of a smokestack?

Over 700 Chicagoans Ask Mayor Emanuel To End Coal Pollution in Chicago

Submitted by Polly Dallas
December 1, 2011 at 22:12pm

Chicago Clean Power Coalition:

Illinois Senate Approves Bailout for $3.5 billion Coal Plant

Submitted by Kelly Mitchell
November 30, 2011 at 15:11pm

Bad news today from the State of IL.

While coal plants across the country are shutting down and making room for smart investments in clean, renewable energy, the IL State Senate just approved a $286 million/year bailout for a new coal plant in Taylorville, IL. That's $286 million/year for the next 30 years, coming from the pockets of people like you and me, to bailout a $3.5 billion coal plant boondoggle that couldn't survive on it's own merits. We get higher electricity bills and more pollution, while the energy company Tenaska gets guaranteed profits.

EPA Adds Chicago to List of Lead-Polluted Areas

Submitted by Polly Dallas
November 29, 2011 at 23:11pm

Noel Brinkerhoff and David Wallechinsky for AllGov:

Fisk Coal Plant: Comjourn breaks it down

Submitted by Polly Dallas
November 17, 2011 at 22:11pm

Comjourn has a depressing but handy illustration simplifying the process of burning coal for fuel as demonstrated at Fisk Plant near Chicago:

New EPA Rules Target Coal Plant Emissions

Submitted by Polly Dallas
November 17, 2011 at 22:11pm

Steven Ross Johnson for Progress Illinois:

A coalition of environmental groups Tuesday rebuked the recent efforts of some Congressional lawmakers to roll back plans to implement more stringent federal clean air rules on power plants, contending the move would significantly impact public health within the Chicago area.

Where To Get Your Daily Dose of Deadly Lead

Submitted by Polly Dallas
November 10, 2011 at 22:11pm

Congrats Fisk Generating Station, you made the cut. That is, the EPA's new list of the 21 areas with lead pollution levels above EPA designated limits.

Madigan rejects Emanuel deal to close Chicago coal plants

Submitted by Polly Dallas
November 9, 2011 at 20:11pm

Steve Daniels | Chicago Business

New Air Pollution Modeling Shows Chicago in Danger of Toxic Air

Submitted by Polly Dallas
November 1, 2011 at 23:11pm

Sulfur dioxide plumes from Chicago’s Fisk and Crawford coal plants loom over neighborhoods, put children’s health at risk

Chicago residents are at risk of high exposure to dangerous sulfur dioxide, according to new air pollution modeling released by the Sierra Club on October 31. Sulfur dioxide, emitted by Chicago’s two coal plants, is linked to asthma attacks, severe respiratory problems, lung disease, neurological damage, and heart complications.

Documentary for Action!

Submitted by Andy Myers
October 31, 2011 at 16:10pm

Hello,

My name is Andy Myers and I'm with the nonprofit Working Films which connects documentary film to activism. I am currently working on the engagement campaign for the documentary Dirty Business which is an investigative report that exposes clean coal for the myth that it is while showcasing the atrocities of coal mining and the potentials of renewable energy.
 

Pilsen Residents Continue Push For Clean Air In Chicago

Submitted by Polly Dallas
October 20, 2011 at 22:10pm

To draw attention to Chicago's two coal-fired power plants, health experts and community organizations in the Pilsen neighborhood rallied around a 20-foot inflatable asthma inhaler last week at the Pilsen Elementary Community Academy. A Moble C.A.R.E. van offered children in attendance free asthma screenings while experts highlighted the dangers of pollution from Midwest Generation's Fisk & Crawford power plants in the Pilsen and Little Village neighborhoods.

Poll: Chicagoans Want City to Reduce Pollution from Fisk and Crawford Coal Plants

Submitted by Polly Dallas
October 19, 2011 at 02:10am

New poll results show that voters in every part of Chicago support efforts by the City to reduce pollution from the Fisk and Crawford coal plants.

A “Call” for Clean Air

Submitted by Polly Dallas
October 17, 2011 at 18:10pm

The Clean Power Coalition has a current goal of giving Midwest Generation (the company who owns Fisk and Crawford in Chicago) and Edison International (Midwest Gen’s parent company) 40 calls a day. The purpose of this is to continue pressuring them to close Fisk and Crawford coal plants down for good. We are so close to a victory and students have lead the way. Lets do it again by having students make the most calls over the next week! Here are the numbers and some sample scripts:

Edison Intl. (626) 302-2222

Protesters call for closing coal plants

Submitted by Polly Dallas
October 10, 2011 at 19:10pm

PETITION: Tell Bank of America to Stop Supporting Dirty Coal!

Submitted by Polly Dallas
October 7, 2011 at 20:10pm

Welcome!

Submitted by Edyta Sitko
August 10, 2011 at 22:08pm

Hello,

My name is Edyta Sitko and I'm the Greenpeace Senior Field Organizer based in Chicago. Edison International's Fisk and Crawford coal plants have been poisoning people in our community for over a century. A decade ago, community groups started fighting back. Join us to hold Edison International responsible and to quit coal in Chicago.

Fisk & Crawford Generating Stations Coal Discussion

Submitted by Polly Dallas
November 17, 2011
New EPA Rules Target Coal Plant Emissions

Steven Ross Johnson for Progress Illinois:

A coalition of environmental groups Tuesday rebuked the recent efforts of some Congressional lawmakers to roll back plans to implement more stringent federal clean air rules on power plants, contending the move would significantly impact public health within the Chicago area.

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Submitted by Polly Dallas
November 10, 2011
Where To Get Your Daily Dose of Deadly Lead

Congrats Fisk Generating Station, you made the cut. That is, the EPA's new list of the 21 areas with lead pollution levels above EPA designated limits.

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Submitted by Polly Dallas
November 9, 2011
Madigan rejects Emanuel deal to close Chicago coal plants

Steve Daniels | Chicago Business

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Submitted by Polly Dallas
November 1, 2011
New Air Pollution Modeling Shows Chicago in Danger of Toxic Air

Sulfur dioxide plumes from Chicago’s Fisk and Crawford coal plants loom over neighborhoods, put children’s health at risk

Chicago residents are at risk of high exposure to dangerous sulfur dioxide, according to new air pollution modeling released by the Sierra Club on October 31. Sulfur dioxide, emitted by Chicago’s two coal plants, is linked to asthma attacks, severe respiratory problems, lung disease, neurological damage, and heart complications.

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Submitted by Andy Myers
October 31, 2011
Documentary for Action!

Hello,

My name is Andy Myers and I'm with the nonprofit Working Films which connects documentary film to activism. I am currently working on the engagement campaign for the documentary Dirty Business which is an investigative report that exposes clean coal for the myth that it is while showcasing the atrocities of coal mining and the potentials of renewable energy.
 

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Submitted by Polly Dallas
October 20, 2011
Pilsen Residents Continue Push For Clean Air In Chicago

To draw attention to Chicago's two coal-fired power plants, health experts and community organizations in the Pilsen neighborhood rallied around a 20-foot inflatable asthma inhaler last week at the Pilsen Elementary Community Academy. A Moble C.A.R.E. van offered children in attendance free asthma screenings while experts highlighted the dangers of pollution from Midwest Generation's Fisk & Crawford power plants in the Pilsen and Little Village neighborhoods.

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