Return of the Lorax—April 6, Harrisburg
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Sign Petition to Uphold PA Environmental Rights Amendment
“We trust the United States Forest Service to ‘speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues.’” The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia quoted The Lorax last week in its decision to pull the permit on … Continued
How Article 1, Section 27 Protects our Right to Clean Air & Water
From the Pennsylvania Forest Coalition (http://www.paforestcoalition.org/): Pennsylvania is one the few states to recognize environmental quality as a basic civil right, much like the U.S. Constitution protects the right to free speech and freedom of religion. We see organizations using … Continued
Understanding & Applying the PA Environmental Rights Amendment—November 29, Williamsport
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Please join Chesapeake Legal Alliance & Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association for a PA ERA workshop Thursday, November 29, 2018, 10am to 2pm FCFP Philanthropy Center, 201 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA There is a $25 suggested donation to help support … Continued
Get to Know Your Environmental Rights—September 14, Philadelphia
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From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): In light of the State Supreme Court June 20, 2017 decision, our event will have even greater significance as we contemplate its implications. Seating for this free special event is limited, so reserve your ticket now at https://pennfuture.salsalabs.org/91417environmentalrightsamendmentforum/index.html!
Environmental News, Actions from PAIPL
From Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light (http://www.paipl.org): In this note you will find highlights from the June 2017 PA IPL climate policy briefing call, beginning with opportunities for action and witness. These monthly calls are intended to build our knowledge … Continued
VICTORY: State Supreme Court Rules Leasing Public Land for Fracking Betrayed Government’s Constitutional Duties
From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): Today (June 20), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that the state government must act as trustees for public natural resources under the Environmental Rights Amendment. The decision overturns a lower court decision and rules that the state … Continued