Closing Chicago’s Toxic Cloud Factories

Posted July 9, 2014 in The Understory

Last month I was in Chicago to attend the U.S. Climate Action Network’s national meeting. The keynote speaker was Gina McCarthy, head of the Environmental Protection Agency. Her speech focused…

Communities Speak Out Against Coal Plants

Posted June 3, 2014 in The Understory

This morning, the EPA announced limits on carbon pollution from power plants. That’s a welcome step in fighting climate change—and it wouldn’t have happened without communities speaking out against coal plants….

EPA Announces Rules to Limit Carbon Pollution: RAN Responds

Posted June 3, 2014 in The Understory

This morning, Gina McCarthy, head of the EPA, announced new carbon pollution standards for power plants, the centerpiece of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan. We welcome the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to…

Breaking: Global Day of Action Underway!

Posted May 20, 2014 in The Understory

We’re winning. Because of you, PepsiCo is reeling. Over 300,000 of you have demanded PepsiCo cut Conflict Palm Oil from its products. Today, our Global Day of Action to Cut Conflict…

Training for the Keystone XL Pledge of Resistance

Posted June 12, 2013 in The Understory

              When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Throughout the summer, Rainforest Action Network, CREDO, and the Other 98% will be leading…

Huge Victory in Chicago

Posted February 29, 2012 in The Understory

I just got word today that the City of Chicago has struck a deal with Midwest Generation and plans to close its two dirty coal-fired power plants: the Fisk plant…

Chicago’s Week Of Action Against Bank Of America

Posted December 13, 2011 in The Understory

Last week, RAN teamed up with Pilsen Environmental Rights and Reform Organization, Occupy Chicago, and Reverend Billy for a week of action against B of A highlighting the bank’s $4.3…