Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund

This is the official twitter account for The Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund, a statewide c3 organization

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Looking for the latest news from the Illinois Environmental Council? Follow us @ilenviro to stay updated on our work advancing equitable policies that ensure a healthy environment across Illinois.

[Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund @IEC_EF]

#CoalAsh is a toxic substance that leaches into rivers and soil, threatening human and environmental health. Read more about what Illinois can do at: https://t.co/DBTQgIOBOY

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#sustainability isn’t just for the environment! Being eco-friendly can have many social and economic benefits as well. https://t.co/7mBxx3HlZo

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Dead zones, or areas of water with little to no oxygen, is caused by phosphorus and nitrogen #pollution from agricultural fields. Learn more at: https://t.co/bzdPYJoqfk

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“A 2004 study showed that 27% of Illinois flora was non-native” https://t.co/sWhGt1Lz37

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#GreenhouseGasEmissions are a serious threat and until now, Illinois couldn’t take action. Read more about what we can do to fight #climatechange at: https://t.co/83fbLTeAyB

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16% of Illinois’ #bridges are considered “deficient”?! Find out how you can help at: https://t.co/nLidYAXYLm

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Do you know the issues in Illinois about Water #Infrastructure? Find out more at: https://t.co/QwUkQvLOuR

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#BPA is a hormone used to make plastics, but how much harm does it really cause? Check out the facts at: https://t.co/txlOJwRFwp

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How much will #climatechange really cost? The answer may be more than you think. https://t.co/tB9qKgXtgc

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Curious about #Illinois’ budget? Check out the breakdown at: https://t.co/WFDzPnEvq3

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Microbeads can be #toxic to aquatic life and can’t be easily picked up by treatment plants. Learn about the ban: https://t.co/HfLPmbLDbA

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Did you know the #Illiniois constitution highlights #sustainability? Read more about it at: https://t.co/7mBxx3HlZo

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#Biking is a great way to lead a healthier lifestyle and reduce your carbon footprints. Transportation is a huge contributor to air #pollutants and we can help bring that down. https://t.co/nLidYAXYLm

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More jobs have been created in #cleanjobs than the real estate and accounting sector combined! #Cleanenergy is the way to go. https://t.co/ThW01k3pfo

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Did you know that only 1% of waste materials in Illinois is #composted? Find out more at: https://t.co/352PgM2NpY

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Know where the money is going for the #environment and get updated about Illinois’ FY20 budget at: https://t.co/xFSca9SrBM

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The #GreatLakes is the largest source of freshwater in the world! Learn more about this resource at: https://t.co/BogwQIXdww

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Electric vehicles are great for the environment and more Illinois more towards #renewables. https://t.co/nLidYAXYLm

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“About 20% of our rivers have been degraded due to the production of crops” via @ilenviro https://t.co/bzdPYJoqfk