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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

ACE Program Volunteers Engage Legislators on Environmental Issues

by Stephanie Rex, Director of Communications
PennFuture's volunteer program allows citizens to make a difference. Read more
Environment

Welcome PennFuture's New Outreach Coordinator

by Alexander Cupo, PennFuture Southeast PA Outreach Coordinator
Alexander Cupo serves in the Philadelphia area. Read more
Community

Join PennFuture's 7th Annual Solar Tour!

by Annie Regan, Senior Program Manager
Switch to clean energy and join the movement. Read more
Energy

PennFuture Opposes Any Repeal of the Clean Water Rule

by Abigail M. Jones, Vice President of Legal and Policy
The Clean Water Rule matters in Pennsylvania. Read more
Environment

Meet the Donor: Dawn Gorsline

by Susanne Whitehead, Director of Donor Relations
Why donate to PennFuture? Read Dawn's story to see how our legal team helps to protect your rights to clean air, pure water, and a healthy climate. Read more
Environment

PennFuture Celebrates New Poconos Location

by Emily Rinaldi, Northeast PA Outreach Coordinator, PennFuture
A recent open house showcased local staff and a new office. Read more
Environment

Environmental Rights Amendment Forum Sparks Timely Conversation

by Jay Andrews, Ph.D, Director of Outreach
The event in Philadelphia brought together state officials and leaders to discuss the Environmental Rights Amendment and its impact on our work. Read more
Environment

Update: Finding PA's Solar Future Project Moves Forward

by Rob Altenburg, Senior Director for Energy and Climate
You can still get involved by attending the next meeting on Dec. 7 in Harrisburg. Read more
Environment

How Can You Protect Lake Erie?

by Annie Regan, Senior Program Manager
A recent PennFuture event convened people in Erie to discuss the challenges facing this beloved body of water. Read more
Environment

Be a Watershed Watchdog with New Pocket Guide

by Zakia M. Elliott, Southeast PA Outreach Coordinator
PennFuture has a new resource you can use to help protect your environment. Read more
Environment

Meet the Donor: Carl Balis

by Susanne Whitehead, Director of Donor Relations
Find out why this Delaware County resident supports PennFuture. Read more
Environment

Experience the Aquaponics Project at Pittsburgh Solar Tour

by Catie Schrading, PennFuture Intern
A new project demonstrates how to grow food using solar power. Read more
Energy

How the Environmental Rights Amendment Strengthens Our Impact

by George Jugovic, Jr., Vice President of Legal Affairs
The first in a series about landmark cases that have used the Environmental Rights Amendment to protect your rights to clean air, pure water and a healthy climate. Read more
Environment

Farmers & Clean Water Need State Lawmaker Leadership on Funding Priorities

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
PennFuture visits Ag Progress Days this week, with new reports from Ezra Thrush. Read more
Environment

We Are All the Watershed: Ag Progress Days in Happy Valley

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
PennFuture's Campaign Manager for Watershed Advocacy reports from Ag Progress Days. Read more
Environment

From Despair to Determination: An Inconvenient Sequel

by Stephanie Rex, Director of Communications
A review of Al Gore's latest film on climate change. Read more
Climate

Protecting Lake Erie and Reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard

by Adam Tuznik, Clean Water Action
How agricultural runoff impacts our waters. Read more
Environment

Moratorium on Fracking in the Delaware River Basin is Critical to Protect Our Water

by Abigail M. Jones, Vice President of Legal and Policy, Alice R. Baker, Senior Staff Attorney
How can you help PennFuture to protect our waters? Read more
Environment

Improve Your Community’s Stormwater Pollution Problem

by Zakia M. Elliott, Southeast PA Outreach Coordinator
How can your community help to improve this statewide problem? Read more
Environment

Take Action: Stop Trump's Repeal of Clean Water Rule

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
What can you do? Contact the EPA today. Read more
Environment

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