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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…
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A Win for Water Protection: Pro-corporate chemical spill regulation withdrawn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)…
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What is the D.C. Water Crisis...and Can it Happen in Philly?
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Washington, D.C and neighboring states have a major environmental disaster and a collapse in public trust after more…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Let the Failed DNA Hydrogen Hub Go and Turn the Page to a Cleaner Future
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In September 2022, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it was soliciting applicants for its Regional Clean…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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The Carbon Rule
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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How we helped create "A Shared Vision for Pennsylvania's Environment and Communities" and where we go next
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Our mission at PennFuture is to protect the air, water, and land for the benefit of all Pennsylvanians. We act on thi…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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