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A Win for Water Protection: Pro-corporate chemical spill regulation withdrawn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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2025 Supreme Court Environmental Decisions Recap: Agencies Don't Have to Chase Every “What If”
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As we look forward to 2026, we wanted to share with you a series of blogs to recap of some of the worst U.S. Supreme…
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2025 Supreme Court Environmental Decisions Recap: Limiting EPA's Use of "End-Result" Provisions in NPDES Permits
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As we look ahead to 2026, we're sharing a series of blog posts recapping some of the most damaging U.S. Supreme Court…
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2025 Supreme Court Environmental Decisions Recap: Sackett v. EPA and the Clean Water Act
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2025 Supreme Court Environmental Decisions Recap: Loper Bright in Action: NRC v. Texas
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As we look forward to 2026, we wanted to share with you a series of blogs to recap of some of the worst U.S. Supreme…
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Introducing PennFuture's Fall 2025 Interns
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Since its inception in 1998, PennFuture has emphasized the importance of using the law to protect Pennsylvania's envi…
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Introducing PennFuture's Summer Term Legal Interns!
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Since its inception in 1998, PennFuture has emphasized the importance of using the law to protect Pennsylvania’…
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Introducing PennFuture's New Spring Term Legal Intern!
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Since its inception in 1998, PennFuture has emphasized the importance of using the law to protect Pennsylvania’…
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Introducing PennFuture's New Fall Term Legal Interns!
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Since its inception in 1998, PennFuture has emphasized the importance of using the law to protect Pennsylvania's envi…
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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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The Unspoken Truth: Economic Policy is Environmental Policy
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Economic development projects shape the landscape and impact everyday life by influencing air quality, traffic volume…
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Summer 2024 Legal Interns
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PennFuture launched a paid legal internship program to cultivate the next generation of environmental advocates. Than…
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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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Public Participation, Public Power: PennFuture's Community Land Use Process Guidebook
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Is This You? Picture this: You have just learned of a significant land development proposal in your municipality. May…
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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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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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Climate Disruption on Trial: A Major Victory for Environmental Rights in Montana
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On August 14, 2023, a Montana state trial court decided that the legislature violated the people’s constitution…
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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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Riparian Buffers: a Natural, Inexpensive, and Crucial Way to Protect and Improve Water Quality
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What are riparian buffers?
Riparian buffers are the areas of undeveloped land surrounding bodies of water that…
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PennFutures Fall 2023 Legal Interns
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Since its inception in 1998, PennFuture has emphasized the importance of using the law to protect Pennsylvania's envi…
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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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PennFutures New Legal Interns Summer 2023
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Since its inception in 1998, PennFuture has emphasized the importance of using the law to protect Pennsylvania's envi…
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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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The End Game is Clean Water: PennFuture, partners lead 7th Annual Pennsylvania Clean Water Education Week
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In Pennsylvania, 2023 has been marked by several notable transitions. Governor Josh Shapiro began his first term in o…
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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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2023 State of the Air: Pennsylvania Cities Rank Among Most Polluted
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A new report ranks Pennsylvania cities among the worst in the nation for particle pollution, with at least one Pennsy…
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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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Philly Spill Scare: This Is Why We Fight
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Last week, Philadelphians dealt with the fallout of a chemical spill into the Delaware River, their drinking water so…
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Why PennFuture, Partners Petitioned EPA to Object to U.S. Steels Clairton Coke Works Title V Operating Permit
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(Image: U.S. Steels Clairton Coke Works, Clairton, PA. Photo credit: Reid R. Frazier / StateImpact Pennsylvania) The…
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Environmental Disaster from East Palestine, OH Train Derailment
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The East Palestine, Ohio train derailment disaster is shocking in its scale and potential effects. Unfortunately, we…
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Introducing PennFutures New Legal & Policy Interns!
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Since its inception in 1998, PennFuture has emphasized the importance of using the law to protect Pennsylvania's envi…
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PennFuture and Partners Pave the Way for Erie Environmental Advisory Council
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After more than a year of advocacy by PennFuture and our partners, Erie City Council this week passed an ordinance cr…
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Delaware River Basin Commission's New Fracking Regulations Mark Incremental Progress
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This month, the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) finalized regulations banning the discharge of fracking wastew…
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PennFuture and Partners Convince EPA to Upgrade Delaware River Water Quality Standards
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Back in April, PennFuture and our partners filed a petition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), reques…
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Distribution Centers Bring into Focus Limitations of Local Zoning Laws
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Northeast Pennsylvania's growing proliferation of large-scale distribution centers is threatening the high-quality wa…
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Erie's Stormwater Fee Program Becomes Reality
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TodayErie City Council passed a much-anticipated stormwater user fee. The fee creates a dedicated fund for long-overd…
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The Clean Water Act's 50-Year Impact on Pennsylvania
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As we celebrate 50 years of the groundbreaking Clean Water Act, I'd like to take this opportunity to reflect on what…
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Upholding the True Meaning of Pennsylvania's Environmental Rights Amendment
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently handed down a decision upholding the ban on fracking in the…
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Reasons to Remain Hopeful as Supreme Court Rules on Clean Water Act's Future
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On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the federal Clean Water Act, the U.S. Supreme Court heard argument on the case…
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Growing Greener Lives On - with Bipartisan Support
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Pennsylvania's Growing Greener program has a long history of bipartisan support. Now known as the State Parks and Out…
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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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Recent Passage of Lawn Care Bill Will Improve Pennsylvania's Waterways
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For over a decade clean water advocates have sought updates to Pennsylvania's Fertilizer Act to include more protecti…
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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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