From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): Emissions from a developing, massive Shell petrochemical plant in Beaver County would contain a toxic mix of pollutants – particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and volatile organic compounds, such as acrolein, benzene, toluene and naphthalene – that exacerbate … Continued
From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): The Volkswagen “Dieselgate” scandal that led to huge emissions of harmful diesel particulates and smog pollution could be minor compared to what is happening right now. Congress is considering legislation that would protect … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (http://www.paimmigrant.org): Pennsylvania is still home to the Berks County Family Detention Center (BCRC), one of three detention centers for immigrant families, where children as young as two-weeks-old have been incarcerated. In August 2015, … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (http://www.paimmigrant.org): Earlier this week, the third iteration of Trump’s Muslim ban was scheduled to go into effect. The new ban has increased the number of countries facing restrictions including North Korea, Chad, and Venezuela. The … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): Great news! Governor Wolf has vetoed HB 59 as promised. This harmful bill would have forced Medicaid recipients to jump through hoops to get and stay covered and fast-tracked cuts to non-essential benefits. Governor … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): The Senate has let us down, voting to advance drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as part of a larger budget-tax bill scheme. Make no mistake. This threat to the iconic Arctic Refuge … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): Urge President Trump to uphold our nation’s cultural, spiritual, and natural heritage in our public lands. Act Now at http://action.creationjustice.org/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=23373. In the spring, President Trump asked Department of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to “review” all … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): This is an all-hands-on-deck moment for defenders of public education in PA. On Wednesday, October 18, mostly along party lines, the PA House passed an amended School Code with significant attacks on public education … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): After losing in court, the Trump administration is now using delay tactics to try and slow down and weaken a critical new Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule on methane pollution. If implemented as … Continued