From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.pennbpc.org): PA’s Choice latest “budget stories” video is now online., The video focuses on the importance of adequately funding the protection of our air & water, specifically funding for the state Department of … Continued
OFFICE LOCATION: Harrisburg, PA (preferred); will consider other locations PA301 WORK WITH US The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact for people and nature around the world in 69 countries, all 50 United … Continued
From UUPLAN (http://www.uuplan.com/): UUPLAN will host a Lunch and Learn about creating safe, stable, sustainable jobs in renewable energy on April 19th in Hearing Room 2 of the North Office Building from 11am-1pm. Both the House and the Senate are … Continued
Posted at http://www.dep.pa.gov/PublicParticipation/OfficeofEnvironmentalJustice/Pages/Listening-Sessions.aspx What environmental justice concerns are most pressing in your community? Do you feel that the current definition of an environmental justice community (20% poverty and/or 30% minority) properly represents the needs of your community and the Commonwealth … Continued
April 2017 includes many opportunities for people to express their concern for the Earth. In the 5th century a religious practice began, known as Rogation Days, prior to Ascension Day, that raised up prayers asking God to bless agricultural practices … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): Each year, Creation Justice Ministries offers a resource to help Christian communities pray, learn, and act on a certain issue. This year’s theme is “Environmental Justice with Indigenous Peoples.” The resource includes information about the … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-04-12/environment/report-finding-fixing-gas-leaks-a-win-win-win/a57228-1 April 12, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The oil and gas industry loses $1.3 billion worth of product through emissions each year. (Datu Research) PITTSBURGH – Finding and fixing … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): It might not always feel like it, but speaking out can and has influenced our elected officials in recent months. From the healthcare fight to securing a record number of Arctic Refuge Wilderness bill … Continued
From the Clean Air Council (http://www.cleanair.org/): It’s been a particularly difficult year for the environment. A few weeks ago, President Trump launched an all-out assault on the Clean Air Act that will directly impact Pennsylvanian residents. Now is a critical … Continued
Updated: APRIL 5, 2017 — 3:01 AM EDT by John C. Dernbach It has already been a tough year for those who want bipartisan leadership on climate change. President Trump’s recent executive order is intended to unwind much of the Obama administration’s … Continued