We dodged the worst this time, but this could happen again. Industry and other polluters are not going to keep us safe simply out of the goodness of their hearts, which is why we need to fight for stronger regulations. Read more

The renewed air permit for U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works fails to include the monitoring and testing requirements needed to ensure the facility actually complies with its permit limits. Read more

Shocking in its scale and potential effects, the disaster's long-term health and environmental impacts may not be known for months or even years Read more

HOAs all too often prohibit installation of solar panels on homeowners’ rooftops Read more

This spring, we have two fantastic students for our internship, representing a range of backgrounds and experiences Read more

Policymakers, grid operators, advocates, and industry need to take a critical look at Pennsylvania’s energy grid with an eye to reform. Read more

Pennsylvania’s energy grid came perilously close to a brownout event during last month’s winter storm Read more

Erie City Council passes ordinance creating new Environmental Advisory Council Read more

New DRBC Fracking Regulations Read more

On December 1, the EPA took the rare step and granted our petition! Read more

A recent decision made by local officials in Monroe County demonstrates how paying close attention to zoning ordinances can help overturn ill-advised warehouse projects. Read more

Erie City Council passed a much-anticipated stormwater user fee. Read more

Despite the Clean Water Act's protections, Pennsylvania still struggles to restore our impaired waterways Read more

U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit recently handed down a decision upholding the ban on fracking in the Delaware River basin, the latest in a series of legal disputes over the state’s constitutional protections for the Delaware River — and all waterways throughout the Commonwealth. Read more

Sackett vs EPA could perhaps raise the most hotly contested Clean Water Act issues in more than 50 years Read more

PennFuture upgraded, recycled our rooftop solar array Read more

Senator John Gordner (SD-27) and Representative Lynda Schlegel Culver (HD-108) detail the history and importance behind the State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Program. Read more

On August 2, PennFuture and 30 partner organizations released a bold new agenda that represents our shared values and priorities ahead of elections this fall. Read more

For over a decade clean water advocates have sought updates to Pennsylvania’s Fertilizer Act to include more protections for waterways. At last, this July we can celebrate the passage of such legislation. Read more

After languishing at the Department for Environmental Protection (DEP) for nearly twelve years, the Aquashicola Creek was finally recognized as an Exceptional Value designation in January. Read more