Proxy Battles, Bad Omens, and Small Victories: A 2017 Recap

In 2017 Pennsylvania saw an onslaught of legislative and regulatory attacks on clean air, water and climate protections. PennFuture and its allies fought proxy battles against those who seek to roll back environmental safeguards.
Despite the challenges, there were also bright spots—small victories in court, growing renewable energy installations and a stronger commitment from citizens demanding action. This recap reflects on the year's bad omens and positive moments while preparing for continued advocacy in the year ahead.