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PennFuture Commends Pocono Municipalities for Preparing for Data Centers

by Brigitte Meyer, Staff Attorney
The Poconos’ recent experience with rapid warehouse/distribution center growth has taught the region the importance of getting zoning ordinances on the books to address this next wave of highly-impactful development: data centers.

Here Comes the Sun: PennFuture’s Guide to Planning for Grid-Scale Solar Development

by Brigitte Meyer, Staff Attorney

Introducing PennFuture's Summer Term Legal Interns!

by Abigail M. Jones, Vice President of Legal and Policy

Empowering Voices: The Vital Role of Civic Engagement in Protecting Our Environment

by Jess Cadorette, Director of Civic Engagement

How to Effectively Comment on the DRBC’s Draft Fracking Regulations

by Abigail M. Jones, Vice President of Legal and Policy
Let your voice be heard in the process to protect the Delaware River Basin. Read more
Environment

How You Can Get Involved: "Our Water Campaign"

by Annie Regan, Senior Program Manager
Learn about Pittsburgh's water crisis and what you can do. Read more
Environment

From the CEO: PennFuture Priorities in 2018

by Jacquelyn Bonomo, PennFuture President and CEO
A look at what's to come and how you can get involved in the new year. Read more
Environment

Give the Gift of Fighting for the Environment

by Jacquelyn Bonomo, PennFuture President and CEO
Your donation protects our air, water, and land. Read more
Environment

Chesapeake Bay Efforts Headed in Right Direction for 2018

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
A look at our recent work in cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay. Read more
Environment

Proxy Battles, Bad Omens, and Small Victories: A 2017 Policy Retrospective

by Matthew Stepp, Vice President and Chief of Staff, PennFuture
A look back at the year's legislative environmental battles. Read more
Environment

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is Not for Sale

by Alexander Cupo, PennFuture Southeast PA Outreach Coordinator
We must protect the last truly wild place in America. Read more
Environment

Pittsburgh's Dirty Open Secret: Air Pollution

One woman shares her story about leaving the Pittsburgh region because of air quality concerns. Read more
Environment

Your Donation Keeps Eagles Safe in Their Nests

by Jacquelyn Bonomo, PennFuture President and CEO
Support PennFuture today! Read more
Environment

How Pending Federal Appropriations Might Affect Chesapeake Bay Watershed

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
A look at the potential impact on the watershed. Read more
Environment

November Snapshot: Chesapeake Bay Clean-Up Efforts

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
An update on our clean water work. Read more
Environment

What You Need to Know in Advance of the Issuance of DRBC’s Fracking Regulations

by Abigail M. Jones, Vice President of Legal and Policy
Find out how you can support our work in the Delaware River Basin. Read more
Environment

Making a Difference with Momentum

by Jacquelyn Bonomo, PennFuture President and CEO
The month of November has seen significant wins. Let's work to keep the momentum. Read more
Environment

Environmental Impacts and the PennEast Pipeline

by Emily Rinaldi, Northeast PA Outreach Coordinator, PennFuture
PennFuture participated in a press conference highlighting the environmental impacts of constructing a pipeline. Read more
Environment

Goat Rodeo Farm Awareness Dinner Shines Light on RESPECTAgZone

PennFuture's legal team is representing a group determined to protect land from proposed new power lines from Duquesne Light. Read more
Environment

Five Years After Superstorm Sandy

by Alexander Cupo, PennFuture Southeast PA Outreach Coordinator
Where Are We Now and Where Are We Headed? Read more
Climate

What It Means to Live Near Big Polluters

by Blaine Martin, Guest Blogger
One perspective from an East End resident on air pollution problems in Pittsburgh. Read more
Environment

PennFuture's New CEO: Jacquelyn Bonomo

by Jacquelyn Bonomo, PennFuture President and CEO
Meet Jacqui, PennFuture's new CEO who had been serving previously as the organization's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Read more
Community

Time for Solar

by Bob Donnan, Guest Blogger
Gain the perspective of one person who attended PennFuture's 7th Annual Pittsburgh Solar Tour Read more
Energy

Meet the Donor: Joseph Morinville – EIS Solar

by Susanne Whitehead, Director of Donor Relations
Learn more about one of our longtime and loyal donors. Read more
Energy

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