Public Resource
The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act film
Fenell Doremus, Danny Alpert, Trevor Tejeda-Gervais, and Ingrid Roettgen
In 2021, the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) was signed into law. This is the story of how a grassroots coalition helped pass the most equitable climate legislation in the country through years of organizing, advocacy, and centering the communities most impacted by climate change. This film features activists, politicians, residents, and others illustrating this climate justice success story.