Climate Justice Group Calls for Local Solar Jobs

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Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-07-17/climate-change-air-quality/climate-justice-group-calls-for-local-solar-jobs/a67180-1 July 17, 2019 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Proponents of clean energy say training workers to install solar power could help the climate and create jobs in areas hardest hit … Continued

PA Governor Wolf Issues Executive Order to Reduce Carbon Emissions—Says Thanks and Urge Cap and Trade Adoption

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In November, the Clean Air Council petitioned PA’s Environmental Quality Board, asserting that the Governor has both the constitutional authority and legal obligation to reduce the state’s carbon emissions.  More than 60 organizations including 18 Friends’ organizations, are co-petitioners, and … Continued

“Affordable Clean Energy” Rule Will Increase Dirty Emissions, Impacting Air Quality & Health Across Pennsylvania

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (August 21, 2018) – PennFuture today urges the Environmental Protection Agency to reverse course on its purported replacement for the Clean Power Plan announced by the Trump administration, which would safeguard and prioritize the polluting coal industry over … Continued

Speak Up Now for the Clean Power Plan

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From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): As massive wildfires scorch the west and record-setting temperatures roast the nation, we can’t afford to keep relying on old, polluting sources of fuel. But the administration just released a power plan that will dump millions of … Continued

Tell PA DEP: Think Bigger for Our Solar Future

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From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Here’s some good news to brighten your day: the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has announced a “Solar Future” plan to lay the groundwork for more clean, renewable solar energy in the Commonwealth. We’re excited to see … Continued

Watch Video About Clean Energy, Solar Jobs

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From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): With the support of CUSP (Climate and Urban Systems Partnership) and environmental documentary film maker Ben Kalina (Founder/Director of Mangrove Media), PennEnvironment is releasing this video highlighting the clean energy and job opportunities from solar energy in Pennsylvania. The … Continued