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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

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
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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

Trump’s Attack on our Environment

by Larry J. Schweiger
PennFuture President and CEO Larry Schweiger discusses the latest news. Read more
Energy

The Fight for Our Air Quality: Join Us in Clairton

by Annie Regan, Senior Program Manager
Breathless: An Air Quality Expo, will be held March 26. Read more
Community

First PA Solar Future Stakeholder Meeting a Success

by Rob Altenburg, Senior Director for Energy and Climate
Get involved and join the next meeting June 8 in Pittsburgh. Read more
Energy

The Importance of Funding Environmental Public Interest Law

by Joy Braunstein, Chief Development Officer
PennFuture just argued one of the most important environmental cases in recent history in front of the PA Supreme Court. Read more
Community

President Trump's Real Environmental Agenda

by Larry J. Schweiger
PennFuture CEO Larry Schweiger discusses the latest developments. Read more
Environment

PennFuture’s “Advocates for Conservation and the Environment” (ACE) Program

by Jay Andrews, Ph.D, Director of Outreach
Get involved in PennFuture's new volunteer program. Read more
Community

Finding Pennsylvania’s Solar Future

by Rob Altenburg, Senior Director for Energy and Climate
The next few years will be an exciting time for solar energy in Pennsylvania. Read more
Energy

#StandWithPennFuture During Tomorrow's Inauguration

by Stephanie Rex, Director of Communications
Take a step to combat President-Elect Donald Trump's climate change denial. Read more
Climate | Environment

Funding Our Future

by Joy Braunstein, Chief Development Officer
As a new administration prepares to take office, Chief Development Officer Joy Braunstein explores how her past experience at the federal level can serve as a prediction for what's to come. Read more
Environment

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