From Lancaster Against Pipelines (http://www.wearelancastercounty.org/): We’re all on tenterhooks awaiting US District Judge Schmel’s decision on whether the Adorer’s land–and that of other hold-out residents–can be seized by Williams for construction of the Atlantic Sunrise pipeline. The hearing ended on … Continued
About us: PennFuture is leading the transition to a clean energy economy in Pennsylvania and beyond. We are protecting our air, water and land, and empowering citizens to build sustainable communities for future generations. Job Description: Southeast PA Outreach Coordinator … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): President Trump’s reckless plan to open our public waters to more offshore drilling will not make America “great.” Smoggy air? Spills along our coasts? Oiled wildlife? No way! For great progress, we need to … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/08/01/green-groups-celebrate-court-orders-epa-reinstate-obama-era-methane-rule Published on Tuesday, August 01, 2017 by Common Dreams “Donald Trump and Scott Pruitt’s attempt to delay the implementation of these crucial protections had no basis in law.” By Jessica Corbett, staff writer An 11-judge federal appeals … Continued
We can’t let oil and gas companies continue to pollute unchecked. Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized pollution standards for methane, one of the most potent heat-trapping emissions and a contributor to climate change. But now EPA Administrator … Continued
From the Choose Clean Water Coalition (http://www.choosecleanwater.org): The Trump Administration has just taken the first step to remove protections from waters that have been safeguarded by the Clean Water Act for more than 40 years. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Has your faith community installed solar or joined a solar community power program? If your answer is yes, please fill out the short 2-minute survey here. You will be entered to win a $50 … Continued
Posted at https://www.pennfuture.org/Blog-Item-Legislators-Target-a-Severance-Tax-in-Name-Only July 26, 2017 by Matt Stepp, Director of Policy Over the last few weeks, state legislators have prioritized raiding conservation funds and cutting environmental protection agencies under the guise of getting serious about balancing the budget. This was no more evident … Continued
Posted at https://www.pennfuture.org/News-PennFuture-Statement-Budget-Deal-Prioritizes-Gas-Industry July 27, 2017; HARRISBURG, PA – PennFuture strongly opposes the budget deal passed by the Senate today, which takes environmental protection away from statewide watchdogs and places regulatory power into the hands of the oil and gas … Continued
From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): The State Senate budget deal makes one thing clear: oil and gas industry profits are more important to the legislature than protecting the air you breathe and the water your drink. Essentially, your state legislators are increasing … Continued