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🤝 Join our Illinois Coalition and let's get the Climate Superfund Act passed! Big oil made the mess, big oil can clean it up.
🤝 Join our Illinois Coalition and let's get the Climate Superfund Act passed! Big oil made the mess, big oil can clean it up.
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Flooding, extreme heat, and deadly storms are causing unprecedented destruction to Illinois.
The climate crisis is here.
Now, we're preparing for the hottest summer ever recorded. What can you do? Get to know us and the #MakePollutersPay campaign at makepolluterspay.net/illinois!
Flooding, extreme heat, and deadly storms are causing unprecedented destruction to Illinois.
The climate crisis is here.
Now, we're preparing for the hottest summer ever recorded. What can you do? Get to know us and the #MakePollutersPay campaign at makepolluterspay.net/illinois!
Illinois had more days our Stormwater Infrastructure being full this summer than ever before. Climate change is not slowing down, we need to upgrade our civic infrastructure to accommodate this new normal while discouraging additional fossil fuel burning.
www.iit.edu/news/chicago...
www.iit.edu/news/chicago...
Chicago’s ‘New Normal’ Pushing Stormwater Infrastructure to Its Limit
As storms that were once considered outliers become increasingly regular occurrences in Chicago, the city’s stormwater system is struggling to keep pace.
www.iit.edu
October 1, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Illinois had more days our Stormwater Infrastructure being full this summer than ever before. Climate change is not slowing down, we need to upgrade our civic infrastructure to accommodate this new normal while discouraging additional fossil fuel burning.
www.iit.edu/news/chicago...
www.iit.edu/news/chicago...
This is good news for the rule of law, but it is not a reason to slow down our case. Making polluters pay is a legitimate and just way to make lives more affordable for Americans.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is recusing himself from a climate crisis-related case before the court this year, reversing his previous announcement that he would remain on the case despite his personal financial interests in its outcome.
Alito Reverses Course, Announces Recusal From Major Corporate Fossil Fuels Case
The Supreme Court associate justice had previously refused to step away from a case involving fossil fuel companies.
truthout.org
September 29, 2026 at 9:16 PM
This is good news for the rule of law, but it is not a reason to slow down our case. Making polluters pay is a legitimate and just way to make lives more affordable for Americans.
Today we’re thinking about all of the laborers that help us prepare for and reckon with the Climate Crisis. Many of these workers put their lives on the line because of how we’ve treated the earth. Wildfire fighters, civic infrastructure workers, and engineers are climate heroes.
September 7, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Today we’re thinking about all of the laborers that help us prepare for and reckon with the Climate Crisis. Many of these workers put their lives on the line because of how we’ve treated the earth. Wildfire fighters, civic infrastructure workers, and engineers are climate heroes.
Stay cool this Labor Day Weekend, Illinois, especially those in central Illinois where the heatwave will hit the hardest. It doesn't have to be this way.
#makepolluterspay
#makepolluterspay
Heart of Illinois cooling centers available during dangerous heat wave
Heart of Illinois cooling centers available during dangerous heat wave
Numerous organizations and agencies around Central Illinois are available as cooling centers as dangerous heat hits the area over the weekend.
www.25newsnow.com
September 4, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Stay cool this Labor Day Weekend, Illinois, especially those in central Illinois where the heatwave will hit the hardest. It doesn't have to be this way.
#makepolluterspay
#makepolluterspay
This ruling is a result of one court in one district and does not apply to our work in Illinois. We are undeterred in our mission to #MakePollutersPay and make our lives more affordable.
@newyorkstateag.bsky.social should appeal this decision and work to have it reversed.
This is far from over.
@newyorkstateag.bsky.social should appeal this decision and work to have it reversed.
This is far from over.
This decision was influenced by Big Oil.
We call on @newyorkstateag.bsky.social to immediately appeal the decision striking down New York’s Climate Superfund Law and defend the state’s ability to make polluters pay.
We call on @newyorkstateag.bsky.social to immediately appeal the decision striking down New York’s Climate Superfund Law and defend the state’s ability to make polluters pay.
Judge strikes down New York law that forced climate polluters to pay damages
State cannot enforce policy requiring oil firms to pay $75bn over 25 years for climate mitigation and adaptation
www.theguardian.com
September 1, 2026 at 11:17 PM
This ruling is a result of one court in one district and does not apply to our work in Illinois. We are undeterred in our mission to #MakePollutersPay and make our lives more affordable.
@newyorkstateag.bsky.social should appeal this decision and work to have it reversed.
This is far from over.
@newyorkstateag.bsky.social should appeal this decision and work to have it reversed.
This is far from over.
There are catastrophes everywhere. Nepal, Canada, Illinois. Climate change has no borders. We can prepare for these disasters before they happen at no expense to the taxpayers. The solution? Making polluters pay.
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/c...
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/c...
Climate Change Raises Risk of Disasters Like Nepal Floods
Glaciers and permafrost in the Himalayas are melting faster as temperatures rise, though scientists are still studying the exact causes of this week’s landslide.
www.nytimes.com
August 27, 2026 at 10:31 PM
There are catastrophes everywhere. Nepal, Canada, Illinois. Climate change has no borders. We can prepare for these disasters before they happen at no expense to the taxpayers. The solution? Making polluters pay.
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/c...
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/c...
The reason the sky is smokey and that your groceries are more expensive is the same: polluting companies are making record profits at your expense.
Hear from Climate Superfund Act co-sponsor Robyn Gabel on how these two crises are interlinked and what it means to #makepolluterspay in Illinois.
Hear from Climate Superfund Act co-sponsor Robyn Gabel on how these two crises are interlinked and what it means to #makepolluterspay in Illinois.
August 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The reason the sky is smokey and that your groceries are more expensive is the same: polluting companies are making record profits at your expense.
Hear from Climate Superfund Act co-sponsor Robyn Gabel on how these two crises are interlinked and what it means to #makepolluterspay in Illinois.
Hear from Climate Superfund Act co-sponsor Robyn Gabel on how these two crises are interlinked and what it means to #makepolluterspay in Illinois.
THIS THURSDAY:
Join Chicago climate champions from @nrdc.org and @gracielaforsenate.bsky.social for a conversation at the Museum of Contemporary Photography's exhibit "Storm." This is a free evening in solidarity through the transformative power of art.
www.mocp.org/events/exhib...
Join Chicago climate champions from @nrdc.org and @gracielaforsenate.bsky.social for a conversation at the Museum of Contemporary Photography's exhibit "Storm." This is a free evening in solidarity through the transformative power of art.
www.mocp.org/events/exhib...
Exhibition Tour and Panel Discussion: Collective Climate Action – MoCP
www.mocp.org
August 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM
THIS THURSDAY:
Join Chicago climate champions from @nrdc.org and @gracielaforsenate.bsky.social for a conversation at the Museum of Contemporary Photography's exhibit "Storm." This is a free evening in solidarity through the transformative power of art.
www.mocp.org/events/exhib...
Join Chicago climate champions from @nrdc.org and @gracielaforsenate.bsky.social for a conversation at the Museum of Contemporary Photography's exhibit "Storm." This is a free evening in solidarity through the transformative power of art.
www.mocp.org/events/exhib...
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Illinois’ Solar for All program has stalled for nearly a decade. Now, it’s bringing bill-lowering clean power to communities that need it most.
Illinois Solar for All is, at last, taking off
The state’s solar equity program has been in place for nearly a decade, but it wasn’t until recently, after years of grassroots efforts, that…
www.canarymedia.com
August 4, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Illinois’ Solar for All program has stalled for nearly a decade. Now, it’s bringing bill-lowering clean power to communities that need it most.
This is not normal. Man-made climate change has caused tornado alley to shift east, right in the path of Illinois homeowners. We can hold the corporate polluters responsible for this pollution accountable with #MakePollutersPay , and help Illinoisans in the process.
🌪️ Iowa ranks 5th in the nation for preliminary tornado reports this year, with 71 through July 27. Only Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi and Missouri rank higher. A striking reminder of Iowa’s active severe weather season.
Source: NOAA/NWS SPC
Source: NOAA/NWS SPC
August 3, 2026 at 4:37 PM
This is not normal. Man-made climate change has caused tornado alley to shift east, right in the path of Illinois homeowners. We can hold the corporate polluters responsible for this pollution accountable with #MakePollutersPay , and help Illinoisans in the process.
THROWBACK: To the Make Polluters Pay campaign launch at the Aspen Ideas Climate conference. The mission is the same, and the coalition is growing: it's time to make corporate polluters pay their fair share for the climate crisis.
linktr.ee/makepolluter...
linktr.ee/makepolluter...
July 30, 2026 at 1:42 PM
THROWBACK: To the Make Polluters Pay campaign launch at the Aspen Ideas Climate conference. The mission is the same, and the coalition is growing: it's time to make corporate polluters pay their fair share for the climate crisis.
linktr.ee/makepolluter...
linktr.ee/makepolluter...
🚨💨Chicagoans are breathing smoke this morning. Here's some info about it and what you can do for change 🔋🔽
July 16, 2026 at 9:26 PM
🚨💨Chicagoans are breathing smoke this morning. Here's some info about it and what you can do for change 🔋🔽
There is a better way to live. #makepolluterspay
Chicago’s air quality is among the worst in the world as wildfire smoke hits. blockclubchi.co/4pHdrpf
July 16, 2026 at 8:47 PM
There is a better way to live. #makepolluterspay
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Wear a mask today, ideally a KN95! Wildfire smoke is extremely harmful to our health. (Also let’s @makepolluterspayil.bsky.social)
Chicago’s air quality is among the worst in the world as wildfire smoke hits. blockclubchi.co/4pHdrpf
July 16, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Wear a mask today, ideally a KN95! Wildfire smoke is extremely harmful to our health. (Also let’s @makepolluterspayil.bsky.social)
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The hazy smoke, which also carries a noticeable scent, has moved into the region from Canada. The alert is in effect until midnight, according to the National Weather Service.
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert for most of Chicago area
chicago.suntimes.com
July 16, 2026 at 1:23 PM
The hazy smoke, which also carries a noticeable scent, has moved into the region from Canada. The alert is in effect until midnight, according to the National Weather Service.
Climate change is here to stay. What can we in #illinois do about it? Find out here 🔽
www.youtube.com/shorts/1Zuet...
www.youtube.com/shorts/1Zuet...
The climate crisis is here. What can Illinois do about it? #climatechange #illinois
YouTube video by Make Polluters Pay Illinois
www.youtube.com
July 13, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Climate change is here to stay. What can we in #illinois do about it? Find out here 🔽
www.youtube.com/shorts/1Zuet...
www.youtube.com/shorts/1Zuet...
As we continue to feel the effects of climate change in our daily lives, we need to make sure that our grids aren't falling out from under us. Clean energy can help that.
The power grid avoided catastrophe during last week’s heat wave. Here’s how clean energy helped keep the lights on.
Clean energy helped the grid avoid heat-wave catastrophe
Last week's high temperatures pushed the U.S. grid to its limits, and showcased how new wind and solar additions are essential to keeping the lights on.
www.canarymedia.com
July 10, 2026 at 9:28 PM
As we continue to feel the effects of climate change in our daily lives, we need to make sure that our grids aren't falling out from under us. Clean energy can help that.
📖 MONDAY READING ☀️
"In Chicago, your ZIP code still decides how long you live."
@nrdc.org Midwest Environmental Health Director Gina Ramirez speaks to the public health discrepancies in Chicago that are tied to environmental and how SB3772 can address them.
www.ehn.org/zip-code-det...
"In Chicago, your ZIP code still decides how long you live."
@nrdc.org Midwest Environmental Health Director Gina Ramirez speaks to the public health discrepancies in Chicago that are tied to environmental and how SB3772 can address them.
www.ehn.org/zip-code-det...
Opinion: Your zip code shouldn't determine how long you live
Depending on your neighborhood, life expectancy in Chicago swings by two decades.
www.ehn.org
July 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM
📖 MONDAY READING ☀️
"In Chicago, your ZIP code still decides how long you live."
@nrdc.org Midwest Environmental Health Director Gina Ramirez speaks to the public health discrepancies in Chicago that are tied to environmental and how SB3772 can address them.
www.ehn.org/zip-code-det...
"In Chicago, your ZIP code still decides how long you live."
@nrdc.org Midwest Environmental Health Director Gina Ramirez speaks to the public health discrepancies in Chicago that are tied to environmental and how SB3772 can address them.
www.ehn.org/zip-code-det...
It's too HOT. Hear about what a heat dome is and how polluters are responsible 🔽
July 3, 2026 at 4:37 PM
It's too HOT. Hear about what a heat dome is and how polluters are responsible 🔽
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Big Oil must pay for polluting our lands. Submit a comment now to stop this disastrous plan in its tracks: https://on.nrdc.org/4eTiJZH
July 2, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Big Oil must pay for polluting our lands. Submit a comment now to stop this disastrous plan in its tracks: https://on.nrdc.org/4eTiJZH
🥵 🌡️ It's HOT in Illinois today. Here's a quick run-down of how we got here. 🔽
July 1, 2026 at 7:25 PM
🥵 🌡️ It's HOT in Illinois today. Here's a quick run-down of how we got here. 🔽
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Breaking News!
Code Yikes!
The global 2-meter surface temperature hit the highest on record for June 28th, narrowly edging out the previous record set way back in 2024.
Will this year's maximum break 17°C? The Climate 8-ball is taking the Over. Stay tuned!
Code Yikes!
The global 2-meter surface temperature hit the highest on record for June 28th, narrowly edging out the previous record set way back in 2024.
Will this year's maximum break 17°C? The Climate 8-ball is taking the Over. Stay tuned!
June 30, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Breaking News!
Code Yikes!
The global 2-meter surface temperature hit the highest on record for June 28th, narrowly edging out the previous record set way back in 2024.
Will this year's maximum break 17°C? The Climate 8-ball is taking the Over. Stay tuned!
Code Yikes!
The global 2-meter surface temperature hit the highest on record for June 28th, narrowly edging out the previous record set way back in 2024.
Will this year's maximum break 17°C? The Climate 8-ball is taking the Over. Stay tuned!
Illinois just went through it's most chaotic June on record, with over 170 tornadoes recorded before July 1st. Now Chicago is poised to have a historic heat wave this week.
It's no coincidence: the climate crisis is here. Big oil and other corporate polluters have made this summer a brutal one.
It's no coincidence: the climate crisis is here. Big oil and other corporate polluters have made this summer a brutal one.
WARNING: The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning in effect from 12:00p.m. Monday (6/29) until 10:00p.m. Wednesday (7/1).
Please let our most vulnerable neighbors know that the City has activated cooling shelters while the heat dome is in effect.
Please let our most vulnerable neighbors know that the City has activated cooling shelters while the heat dome is in effect.
June 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Illinois just went through it's most chaotic June on record, with over 170 tornadoes recorded before July 1st. Now Chicago is poised to have a historic heat wave this week.
It's no coincidence: the climate crisis is here. Big oil and other corporate polluters have made this summer a brutal one.
It's no coincidence: the climate crisis is here. Big oil and other corporate polluters have made this summer a brutal one.
Thank you @govpritzker.illinois.gov , it's imperative that Big Oil is not given immunity from being held accountable for their role in polluting our communities.
Now let's hold them accountable. It's time to #MakePollutersPay .
Now let's hold them accountable. It's time to #MakePollutersPay .
No industry should receive a blanket exemption from accountability under the law.
I'm urging Congress to reject Big Oil's immunity proposal and stand with states, taxpayers, and the rule of law — not special protections for powerful corporations.
I'm urging Congress to reject Big Oil's immunity proposal and stand with states, taxpayers, and the rule of law — not special protections for powerful corporations.
June 26, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Thank you @govpritzker.illinois.gov , it's imperative that Big Oil is not given immunity from being held accountable for their role in polluting our communities.
Now let's hold them accountable. It's time to #MakePollutersPay .
Now let's hold them accountable. It's time to #MakePollutersPay .
New York Democrats sent @claireforny.bsky.social to congress last night. It's no surprise, because Valdez has championed New York's successful Make Polluters Pay bill for the past two years.
Making Polluters Pay isn't just the right thing to do, it's also good politics.
Making Polluters Pay isn't just the right thing to do, it's also good politics.
June 24, 2026 at 6:08 PM
New York Democrats sent @claireforny.bsky.social to congress last night. It's no surprise, because Valdez has championed New York's successful Make Polluters Pay bill for the past two years.
Making Polluters Pay isn't just the right thing to do, it's also good politics.
Making Polluters Pay isn't just the right thing to do, it's also good politics.