From the Juggernaut Project (https://juggernautproject.com/): This year, millions of Americans have experienced weather whiplash — the chaotic temperature and climatic changes that brought snow and below-freezing temperatures to the American South in February and a heatwave that just scorched the … Continued
From Environment America (https://environmentamerica.org/): Scientists recently observed one of the skinniest orcas ever seen alive, struggling to stay afloat against the current — and then they never saw him again. Orcas are starving. Scientists recently observed K21, one of the … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-12-13/census/house-republicans-release-draft-proposals-for-pa-congressional-map/a76912-1 December 13, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania House Republicans have revealed a preliminary congressional district map, and although groups are happy to see it was … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-12-13/education/pas-school-funding-trial-gives-snapshot-of-states-underfunded-districts/a76912-2 December 13, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s school funding trial is entering its fourth week today. Testimony so far has provided an inside view into … Continued
From We the People PA: (https://actionnetwork.org/groups/we-the-people-pennsylvania): Instead of using $7.5 billion in federal American Rescue Plan money to help those who have suffered the most during the pandemic and to help our economy recover, some legislators in Harrisburg are focused … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): You are encouraged to review the draft Congressional map released by the House State Government Committee (HSGC). Then submit comments about your area before Monday morning. Be specific about what you think does or doesn’t … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-12-10/budget-policy-and-priorities/pa-food-banks-get-cash-to-improve-cold-storage-capability/a76905-1 December 10, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window READING, Pa. — Food banks in Pennsylvania have been a lifeline to families during the pandemic. Now, state officials are using an … Continued
From GreenFaith (http://greenfaith.org): As 2022 approaches, let’s start the New Year by committing to climate justice! This January, we are inviting those in our community who live in global North countries to join in “Time for Living the Change”, a … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-12-09/energy-policy/report-benefits-from-western-pa-petrochemical-plant-unseen-so-far/a76866-2 December 9, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. — Beaver County will soon be the home of the largest petrochemical plant in the Appalachia region, but a new … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Following the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, hundreds of thousands of vulnerable Afghans were left behind, at risk of violence and persecution. The Biden Administration began receiving a surge of individual applications for humanitarian protection, … Continued