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PennFuture Releases New Report to Save Chesapeake Bay
PennFuture today released a policy agenda designed to give Pennsylvania lawmakers a roadmap to fund clean water programs and to get us back on track toward meeting our obligations to clean up the bay.
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The Time to Hesitate is Through
President Biden's "American Jobs Plan" is a historic initiative, that if enacted fully by Congress, would be a watershed moment for the country and Commonwealth.
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Net Metering Works for Pennsylvania
Fairness demands that we pay net-metered solar generators for the full value of the services they provide.
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A Banner Week for the Delaware River Watershed
It was a banner week for Pennsylvania’s portion of the Delaware River Watershed, as three events unfolded here that could have enormous ramifications for clean water for decades to come.
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$296
In her monthly blog, PennFuture President and CEO Jacquelyn Bonomo writes about a new report released by PennFuture that shows the depths Pennsylvania goes to subsidize the fossil fuel industry: $3.8 billion in 2019, to be exact, which equates to $296 per Pennsylvania resident.
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A Breath of Fresh Air: How Will the Biden Administration Fight Carbon Pollution?
Even though federal action is likely on the way, Pennsylvania can and should move forward with its own proposed CO2 Cap and Invest program without delay.
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Fracking Banned in Delaware River Basin
On Feb. 25, the Delaware River Basin Commission banned fracking in the basin, a move widely celebrated by those who cherish clean water and environmental protections.
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A Breath of Fresh Air: Two Steps (and Hopefully More) Forward on Environmental Justice and Water Protection
In the fourth post in our ongoing series, Senior Attorney Jessica O'Neill examines potential environmental justice and clean water protections under the Biden administration.
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A Breath of Fresh Air: Reason for Optimism for Lake Erie
Great Lakes communities have reason for optimism under the new Biden administration.
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A Breath of Fresh Air: Relationship-Building Under a New Administration
This is not the time for rest. We have work to do.
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A Welcomed Shift in Philadelphia’s Approach to Infrastructure Financing
It’s refreshing to see the Philadelphia Water Department pursue innovative approaches towards financing and fixing very old issues with the city’s aging infrastructure.
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PennFuture joins with the Philadelphia Coalition for Affordable Communities
PennFuture is proud to stand among the members of this new coalition in seeking community-led solutions to Philadelphia’s affordability and land justice challenges.
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A Breath of Fresh Air
President Biden's administration is a breath of fresh air, but time will tell as to its true impact on the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the climate we all rely on for survival.
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In the Midst of a Democracy Emergency
While PennFuture remains a beacon for environmental leadership and protection in Pennsylvania, we would not be true to our mission if we didn’t stand up and emphatically oppose efforts to undercut the democracy we require to ensure clean air, clean water and abundant green spaces.
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The Growing Danger of Pipelines Our Safety Regulations Overlook
Regulating gathering pipelines is not the only action necessary to modernize our outdated pipeline safety regulations, but it’s an important first step.
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Recycling is Exacerbating the Plastic Waste Crisis
Advanced recycling builds upon a decades-long crusade by the oil and gas industry to undermine the effectiveness of recycling.
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Ready for 2021
In her year-end blog, PennFuture President and CEO Jacquelyn Bonomo writes about the difficulties of 2020 while looking ahead to the possibilities of 2021.
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2019-2020 Legislative Wrap-Up & 2021 Preview: Where Does the PA General Assembly Stand on Our Environment?
While advancing proactive, offensive, good environmental legislation remains a challenge in Harrisburg, PennFuture and partners killed, blocked, and bottled-up a host of anti-environmental and pro-fossil fuel bills and policies in the recent previous legislative session.
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More Challenges Knocking on Dimock’s Door
News reports suggest Dimock may serve as the location for Eastern Pennsylvania’s first deep injection fracking well.
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PennFuture Releases Blueprint to Protect Pennsylvania's Lake Erie Watershed
On Dec. 3, PennFuture and 12 partner organizations released a 50-page document aimed at protecting Pennsylvania's Lake Erie watershed for decades to come.
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