From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Immigrants should not be used as pawns in political games. And yet, over the last two years starting under the Trump administration, more than 1.7 million immigrants have been blocked or expelled from … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/04/26/put-patients-first-70-groups-push-senate-act-sky-high-drug-prices “After years of promises to lower the prices of prescription drugs, voters are demanding elected officials follow through.” JAKE JOHNSON April 26, 2022 A coalition of more than 70 groups representing patients, healthcare workers, unions, and others launched … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): The Tongass National Forest is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes and animals in the world, from its salmon-rich mountain streams to the black and brown bears that hunt beneath its trees. The Roadless Rule … Continued
From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): To Listen to our Third Episode, please click here. Episode 3 of “Environmental Voices: The PennFuture Podcast” catches up with three previous Celebrating Women in Conservation Awardees who continue to do big things in Pennsylvania. One recently edited … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): As millions of people flee violence in Ukraine, there’s been an outpouring of warmth and support from around the world. Strangers are opening up their homes, many proudly fly the Ukrainian flag, and European countries … Continued
From Clean Water Action (http://www.cleanwateraction.org/): We all stand with Ukraine and agree that the tragedy is cause to reexamine our reliance on foreign energy. However, our energy freedom should come from greater investments in renewable energy sources. Yet some state … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): It took many hours of work, many months of waiting, and untold tax dollars wasted on high-priced lawyers paid for by Commonwealth Charter Academy, but we finally are as close as we’ll ever be … Continued
From 350.org (https://350.org/): At the beginning of his presidency, President Biden issued an executive order banning new oil and gas leasing. But now, he’s turning back on that by giving yet another handout to the fossil fuel industry. With families … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-04-25/energy-policy/report-low-producing-oil-gas-wells-make-up-50-of-methane-emissions/a78812-1 April 25, 2022 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window A new study found low-producing oil and gas wells make up about half of potent methane emissions emitted from all well sites … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): This could be the beginning of the end of offshore oil drilling. The Biden administration has a chance to commit to no new lease sales for offshore drilling for the next half-decade — safeguarding crucial ocean habitats … Continued