Environment

Robyn has distinguished herself as a leader on the environment, fighting to safeguard our planet for future generations. She believes everyone deserves clean air and water, a safe climate and a healthy, livable community regardless of their zip code. She understands that the actions we take now will define our planet’s course over the next century and that protecting the environment must be rooted in social and environmental justice. She has championed the most sweeping environmental laws in Illinois history.

  • Leading the passage of The Clean and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), solidifying Illinois’ commitment to create green jobs, invest in our economy and move us to cut carbon from the power sector by 2030 and commit to 100% renewable energy by 2050.
  • Passing The Carbon Capture and Sequestration Regulations bill that provides essential standards to protect our air, water, climate, and communities from the risks associated with each stage of CCS and the use of carbon dioxide (CO2) for enhanced oil recovery. It sets forth the strongest carbon dioxide-related safety protections in the nation, aimed at eliminating environmental contamination risks.
  • Fighting air pollution through a ban on the incineration of “forever chemicals,” aka PFAs, a practice that disproportionately impacts minority communities in Illinois; and increasing the number of air emissions testing stations.
  • Increasing funding for the Electric Vehicle Rebate Program, programs aimed at reducing the transportation sector’s greenhouse gas emissions, and the state’s cover crop incentive program.
  • Decreasing waste in our landfills and protecting the beauty of our parks by creating a state procurement preference for compostable or recyclable foodware and bans single use plasticware at IDNR state parks and natural areas.
  • Creating a Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Grant Program to restore degraded lands and promote the growth of native vegetation.
  • Implementing a grant program to help fund the expansion of local food infrastructure for small to medium-sized producers for activities like food processing.
  • Requiring notice for pesticide applications when spraying on public right-of-ways.
  • Banning pesticides usage on land near elementary and middle schools.
  • Increasing safety regulations for battery storage facilities.
  • Setting up requirements for electric vehicle capable parking spaces in residential buildings.