In climate jobs era, here’s what Inflation Reduction Act means for Illinois workers

President Joe Biden signs the Inflation Reduction Act with Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (left) and House Majority Whip James Clyburn in the State Dining Room of the White House, Aug. 16. (Getty)

Washington is finally getting serious about the climate crisis. 

The $379 billion Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the biggest climate bill the U.S. has enacted, will give us a fighting chance to slash harmful pollution and secure a better future for our kids and future generations. But this isn’t just a climate win. It’s a climate jobs win. That’s what makes it such a big deal for Illinois.