“Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed an executive order yesterday to join the U.S. Climate Alliance, bringing one of America’s largest coal producing states and carbon emitters into a coalition dedicated to upholding the terms of the Paris climate accord… What Pritzker intends to do to meet the emission targets called for under the Paris Agreement is less clear. Yesterday’s announcement was largely symbolic… Exelon Corp. operates six nuclear plants in the state, including two that receive state subsidies to stave off closure. The Chicago-based company said it supported Pritzker’s climate aims but did not comment on his 100 percent renewable pledge.”

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