PennFuture Blog
Emma Bast, Staff Attorney
PA and a Post “Chevron” World
The history and context of the Chevron decision, explain the Loper Bright decision, and look at what this major change in the law means for environmental and human health protections in Pennsylvania.
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The Delaware River has a pollution problem, and PWD can’t scare it into going away
By telling Philadelphians that they can’t have a healthy river without a “big spike” in their water bills, the Philadelphia Water Department is unnecessarily pitting Philadelphians against their own environment.
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Swiftwater Solar Settlement: A win for all in the Poconos
PennFuture and Brodhead Watershed Association (BWA) announce a settlement reached with the developer of the Swiftwater Solar project and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that protects the water quality of Exceptional Value Swiftwater Creek.
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Philly Spill Scare: This Is Why We Fight
We dodged the worst this time, but this could happen again. Industry and other polluters are not going to keep us safe simply out of the goodness of their hearts, which is why we need to fight for stronger regulations.
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Pennsylvania Began Participation in RGGI on July 1. What Happens Next?
With the RGGI Rule in effect, but its neck under a blade, what does it all mean, and what could happen from here?
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PennFuture Protects Major River Basins Across Pennsylvania in Stormwater Settlement
On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, PennFuture successfully reached an agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, PennDOT, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in its lawsuit seeking stronger protections from stormwater runoff.
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Subsurface Storage is a Promising Addition to our Renewable Energy Arsenal
One of the true barriers facing Pennsylvania’s transition to a clean energy future is the need for a balanced grid and for on-demand power.
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Chasing the Rainbow: Carbon Capture is Magic Thinking
There’s been a lot of discussion and excitement about the idea of carbon capture and storage technology. Unfortunately, the excitement about the potential far outstrips the reality of the technology.
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PennFuture Asks PA Supreme Court to Protect Pennsylvanians’ Groundwater and Environmental Rights
PennFuture and our allies wrote a “friend of the court” brief to ensure that the Supreme Court understands what is at stake here.
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PennFuture Appeals MS4 Permits Issued by Department of Environmental Protection
In Pennsylvania, stormwater is a leading cause of impairment of our Commonwealth’s waterways.
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DEP Should Revoke Permits for Troubled Mariner East Pipeline
On October 5, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced 48 criminal charges related to construction of the Mariner East pipeline project, including one felony count of failing to report pollution.
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