Introducing PennFuture's Legal interns: Andriana Vega, Jessie Staley, and Jasmine Gunning. Read more

The 2024 “State of the Air” reports shows that many Pennsylvanians are still experiencing the harmful effects of air pollution. Read more

The guide is designed to give Pennsylvanian residents the knowledge and tools they need to understand and effectively participate in local land use decision-making processes. Read more

A practical guide on how to be effective as an individual on environmental issues. Read more

A brief history of the Environmental Rights Amendment court cases and the decisions that interpret and apply this important law. Read more

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. Read more

Held v. Montana is the first constitutional climate decision in the U.S. based on a trial. This article takes a closer look at the case. Read more

PennFuture files a notice of land use appeal for Hawthorne Resort in the Monroe County. Read more

An explanation on Riparian Buffers and their benefits to PA’s waters and communities. Read more

Introducing PennFuture's Legal Interns for Fall 2023 Read more

Municipalities cannot ignore this new pattern of development and cannot ban distribution and fulfillment centers from within their borders. They must proactively plan for when distribution and fulfillment centers come to town by adopting updated zoning ordinances. Read more

This summer, we have three fantastic students for our internship, representing a range of backgrounds and experiences. Read more

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. Read more

PennFuture Campaign Managers organized our 7th annual Clean Water Education Week Read more

New Report Shows Air Quality in Pennsylvania Cities Continue to Rank Among Most Polluted in the U.S. Read more

Court's ruling on stormwater charge generated controversy among other municipalities with similar stormwater ordinances and tax-exempted entities. Read more

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. Read more

The renewed air permit for U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works fails to include the monitoring and testing requirements needed to ensure the facility actually complies with its permit limits. Read more

Shocking in its scale and potential effects, the disaster's long-term health and environmental impacts may not be known for months or even years Read more

This spring, we have two fantastic students for our internship, representing a range of backgrounds and experiences Read more