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Planning Ahead for Continued Restoration of Mine-Impacted Waters

by Kurt J. Weist, Senior Attorney
Healing the scars of past coal mining. Read more
Environment

Lead in Our Drinking Water: Cause for Concern?

by Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis, Executive Director, Women for a Healthy Environment
A look at a dangerous threat to our water sources across the state. Read more
Environment

Supreme Court to Interpret Reach of the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law

by George Jugovic, Jr., Vice President of Legal Affairs
The Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law, enacted in 1937, is the main law designed to protect our state’s abundant fresh water resources – from fast rushing mountain streams, to slower flowing valley rivers, to underground water that navigates through cracks and spaces between rock and soil. Read more
Environment

Protecting the Mighty Susquehanna

by John Arway, Executive Director, PA Fish and Boat Commission
A look at the latest issues facing the Susquehanna River. Read more
Environment

Water is Life: Celebrating Chesapeake Bay Week

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
A time to reflect on current challenges and a way forward. Read more
Environment

June: Water is Life Month at PennFuture

by Jacquelyn Bonomo, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
This month, we will focus on the water crisis in Pennsylvania. Read more
Environment

Meet the Donor: Gail K. Neustadt

by Susanne Whitehead, Director of Donor Relations
Meet the Donor: Gail K. Neustadt Read more
Environment

A Climate of Conversation: Perspectives on Climate Change and Clean Energy

by Larry J. Schweiger
A look at a recent panel discussion in Pittsburgh. Read more
Climate

The State Budget Negotiations are Poison Pill for PA’s Environment

by Matt Stepp, Director of Policy
The latest from Harrisburg. Read more
Environment

PennFuture Goes to the Peoples Climate March in D.C.

by Zakia M. Elliott, Southeast PA Outreach Coordinator
Hear what PennFuture staff and members had to say about their experience at the Peoples Climate March. Read more
Climate

Clean Energy Pittsburgh: Leading the Way

by Brittany Reno, Sharpsburg Council Member
A participant in Clean Energy Pittsburgh's first workshop shares her perspective. Read more
Energy

A Voice in Defense of Science

by Larry J. Schweiger
A Voice in Defense of Science Read more
Environment

First Person: My Experience at the Harrisburg March

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
Read more
Environment

Who will finally take action on PA’s worsening oil and gas air pollution problem?

by Rob Altenburg, Senior Director for Energy and Climate
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Energy

Meet the Donor: Ann Foster

by Susanne Whitehead, Director of Donor Relations
A monthly donors describes her support for PennFuture. Read more
Community

PA Water Lobby Day a Success in Harrisburg

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
A recap from a recent event in the state capitol. Read more
Environment

Celebrate Earth Day – Make a Resolution

by Stephanie Rex, Director of Communications
Make a difference by taking a step. Read more
Environment

Energy Saving Act 129 in Jeopardy

by Rob Altenburg, Senior Director for Energy and Climate
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Energy

Get Inspired at Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival

by Zakia M. Elliott, Southeast PA Outreach Coordinator
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Environment

Making Clean Energy a Way of Life

by Stephanie Rex, Director of Communications
Fred Kraybill has made significant steps to reduce his carbon footprint. Read more
Energy

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