PennFuture Blog
Donna Kohut, Policy Manager for Sustainable Economics
Shifting the Paradigm for a Sustainable Pennsylvania Economy
Climate change is the greatest existential threat to humanity and the worst market failure of our time.
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The Unspoken Truth: Economic Policy is Environmental Policy
Economic development can bring massive benefits to our communities, but it also brings other consequences that must be considered.
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Navigating Pennsylvania's Clean Water Priorities: Championing a Statewide Water Legislative Agenda
The state budget process provides space for bipartisan cooperation to achieve the goals of protecting and restoring Pennsylvania’s abundant waterways.
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Let the Failed DNA Hydrogen Hub Go and Turn the Page to a Cleaner Future
So why is Team PA attempting to move forward with the Ohio-Pennsylvania-West Virginia dirty hydrogen project without the funds?
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Riparian Buffers: a Natural, Inexpensive, and Crucial Way to Protect and Improve Water Quality
An explanation on Riparian Buffers and their benefits to PA’s waters and communities.
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The End Game is Clean Water: PennFuture, partners lead 7th Annual Pennsylvania Clean Water Education Week
PennFuture Campaign Managers organized our 7th annual Clean Water Education Week
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Distribution Centers Bring into Focus Limitations of Local Zoning Laws
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.
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Aquashicola Creek Finally Given Exceptional Value Designation
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.
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The True Cost of Convenience: The Impacts of Never-Ending Warehouse Development
There are costs to irresponsible, endless development.
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Living in the Blast Zone: Fracking's Bomb Trains
The fracking industry is still thinking of new ways to threaten the health of our waterways and communities.
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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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