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Data Center 2026 Legislative Debrief
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Overview: Data centers pose unique challenges to every level of government here in Pennsylvania. While every new ind…
A Win for Water Protection: Pro-corporate chemical spill regulation withdrawn
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April 8, 2026, Harrisburg, PA — Approximately one year ago, the Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board (EQB)…
What is the D.C. Water Crisis...and Can it Happen in Philly?
Categories: Blog / Environment / Keep Philly Green & Water Clean /
Washington, D.C and neighboring states have a major environmental disaster and a collapse in public trust after more…
Here Comes the Sun: PennFuture's Guide to Planning for Grid-Scale Solar Development
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Grid-scale solar (large, ground-mounted solar arrays, often referred to as solar farms) is the fastest-growing and le…
Empowering Voices: The Vital Role of Civic Engagement in Protecting Our Environment
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Democracy is the cornerstone of our country and the basis of how decisions are made, including those that directly af…
What You Need to Know About Being a Poll Worker
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Your community needs you! By serving as a poll worker, you will ensure that the voting process runs smoothly on Elect…
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Kidder Township Adopts PennFuture Model Logistics Ordinance Over Objections of Distribution Center Developer
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September 16, 2024 — Kidder Township is the quintessential Poconos community. It is home to Hickory Run S…
How Recent US Supreme Court Decisions Harm Environmental Protection
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While PennFuture’s recent success with the Environmental Rights Amendment from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court…
PA and a Post "Chevron" World
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On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its Loper Bright v. Raimondo decision, overturning the Chevron doctri…
Pennsylvania Needs PRESS Now More Than Ever
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The fracked gas industry should be worried. Lawmakers are considering a bill to increase Pennsylvania’s usage o…
Navigating Pennsylvania's Clean Water Priorities
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This spring has led to yet another contentious budget season in Harrisburg. While lawmakers negotiate funding and app…
New Air Quality Report Shows More Work To Be Done For Pennsylvania's Air
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A new report shows Pennsylvania communities continue to struggle with poor air quality. Numerous Pennsylvania countie…
Moore Township Decision Demonstrates Importance Of Robust Warehouse Ordinances
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A recent decision by the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas demonstrates how robust zoning ordinances can prote…
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3 Ways to Advocate for Pennsylvania's Environment
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Anyone can be an environmental advocate. We, at PennFuture, appreciate you for taking the first step — having a…
Let the Failed DNA Hydrogen Hub Go and Turn the Page to a Cleaner Future
Categories: Blog / Energy /
In September 2022, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it was soliciting applicants for its Regional Clean…
The People Have A Right: A Brief Overview Of Environmental Rights Amendment Case Law
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Pennsylvania's Constitution provides a unique Environmental Rights Amendment that guarantees our right to clean air,…
Mapping Climate Change By Viewing USDA's Plant Hardiness Zones
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This month, the USDA released the first update to its Plant Hardiness Zone Map in more than a decade, providing a sta…
PennFuture Appeals Zoning Approval of Commercial Development in EV Watershed
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Yesterday, PennFuture filed a notice of land use appeal in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas challenging the de…
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The State of Solar Development in PA: Solar Energy Benefits Remain Unrealized
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According to the PA Department of Environmental Protection, solar energy currently contributes less than 1 percent of…
Logistics Facilities are Coming. Is Your Municipality Ready?: PennFuture Releases Model Logistics Use Ordinance and Guidebook
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Pennsylvania municipalities should update their zoning ordinances to reflect societal changes. In the United States,…
The Carbon Rule
Categories: Blog / Climate / Energy /
When the Soviet Union launched the Sputnik satellite, President Dwight D. Eisenhower created a committee of notable s…
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Swiftwater Solar Settlement: A win for all in the Poconos
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PennFuture and Brodhead Watershed Association (BWA) are pleased to announce that we have reached a settlement with th…
Updated Zoning Ordinances Are Vital to Addressing the Impacts of Todays Logistics Industry
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Like any law, zoning ordinances should be updated to reflect changes in society. One of the most significant changes…
West Chester stormwater case: how ordinance language can harm PAs pollution control
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The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania recently published an opinion holding that West Chester Boroughs ("West Cheste…
What We Learned from the December 2022 Deep Freeze: Dont Rely on Natural Gas When Its Fracking Cold Part 2
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In our previous article, we explained how Pennsylvania's energy grid became perilously close to a brownout event duri…
How we helped create "A Shared Vision for Pennsylvania's Environment and Communities" and where we go next
Categories: Blog / Climate / Community / Environment / Energy /
Our mission at PennFuture is to protect the air, water, and land for the benefit of all Pennsylvanians. We act on thi…
Aquashicola Creek Finally Given Exceptional Value Designation
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After languishing at the Department for Environmental Protection (DEP) for nearly twelve years, the Aquashicola Creek…
DRBC Proposed Regulations Ban Discharge of Fracking Wastewater, Discourages Fracking-Related Interbasin Water Transfers
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Earlier this year, the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) released final regulations that banned fracking in the…
Pennsylvania as a Hydrogen Hub
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It was recently announced that fossil fuel industry leader Perry Babb will launch a $410 million project called KeySt…
Scrooge and Year End Giving
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Since Charles Dickens wrote 'A Christmas Carol' in 1843, year-end giving has become a tradition. In the story, charit…