From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): We pay our monthly utility bill and expect the lights to come on when we flip the switch. But behind the utilities, there’s another system made up of regional grid operators, which coordinate … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Last weekend, State Representative Wendi Thomas became the 100th member of the General Assembly to cosponsor our legislation to transition Pennsylvania to 100% renewable energy by the year 2050 through House Bill 1425 and Senate Bill 630. … Continued
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
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
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): It’s fall. That means shorter days, longer nights and a chill in the air. At this time of year, the lights stay on longer and the heater is working harder. This increase in energy use means high … Continued
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
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
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
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
From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): Take the Power Back is a PennFuture initiative giving high school and college aged students the tools they need to start conversations with their parents and caregivers about switching to clean energy. The goal: to get as many … Continued