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Environment

Supreme Court Decision May Impact Trump Administration’s Attempt to Repeal the Clean Water Rule

by Abigail M. Jones, Vice President of Legal and Policy
The Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision yesterday that challenges to EPA’s Clean Water Rule (CWR) were properly brought before federal District Courts, and not federal appellate courts. Read more
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Using PennFuture’s New Click-To-Call Advocacy Tool

by Alexander Cupo, PennFuture Southeast PA Outreach Coordinator
Learn how to use our new tool before we send you an alert about an issue in which we need your help! Read more
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How to Effectively Comment on the DRBC’s Draft Fracking Regulations

by Abigail M. Jones, Vice President of Legal and Policy
Let your voice be heard in the process to protect the Delaware River Basin. Read more
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How You Can Get Involved: "Our Water Campaign"

by Annie Regan, Senior Program Manager
Learn about Pittsburgh's water crisis and what you can do. Read more
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From the CEO: PennFuture Priorities in 2018

by Jacquelyn Bonomo, PennFuture President and CEO
A look at what's to come and how you can get involved in the new year. Read more
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Give the Gift of Fighting for the Environment

by Jacquelyn Bonomo, PennFuture President and CEO
Your donation protects our air, water, and land. Read more
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Chesapeake Bay Efforts Headed in Right Direction for 2018

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
A look at our recent work in cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay. Read more
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Proxy Battles, Bad Omens, and Small Victories: A 2017 Policy Retrospective

by Matthew Stepp, Vice President and Chief of Staff, PennFuture
A look back at the year's legislative environmental battles. Read more
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The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is Not for Sale

by Alexander Cupo, PennFuture Southeast PA Outreach Coordinator
We must protect the last truly wild place in America. Read more
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Pittsburgh's Dirty Open Secret: Air Pollution

One woman shares her story about leaving the Pittsburgh region because of air quality concerns. Read more
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Your Donation Keeps Eagles Safe in Their Nests

by Jacquelyn Bonomo, PennFuture President and CEO
Support PennFuture today! Read more
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How Pending Federal Appropriations Might Affect Chesapeake Bay Watershed

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
A look at the potential impact on the watershed. Read more
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November Snapshot: Chesapeake Bay Clean-Up Efforts

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
An update on our clean water work. Read more
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What You Need to Know in Advance of the Issuance of DRBC’s Fracking Regulations

by Abigail M. Jones, Vice President of Legal and Policy
Find out how you can support our work in the Delaware River Basin. Read more
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Making a Difference with Momentum

by Jacquelyn Bonomo, PennFuture President and CEO
The month of November has seen significant wins. Let's work to keep the momentum. Read more
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Environmental Impacts and the PennEast Pipeline

by Emily Rinaldi, Northeast PA Outreach Coordinator, PennFuture
PennFuture participated in a press conference highlighting the environmental impacts of constructing a pipeline. Read more
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Goat Rodeo Farm Awareness Dinner Shines Light on RESPECTAgZone

PennFuture's legal team is representing a group determined to protect land from proposed new power lines from Duquesne Light. Read more
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What It Means to Live Near Big Polluters

by Blaine Martin, Guest Blogger
One perspective from an East End resident on air pollution problems in Pittsburgh. Read more
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ACE Program Volunteers Engage Legislators on Environmental Issues

by Stephanie Rex, Director of Communications
PennFuture's volunteer program allows citizens to make a difference. Read more
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PennFuture Opposes Any Repeal of the Clean Water Rule

by Abigail M. Jones, Vice President of Legal and Policy
The Clean Water Rule matters in Pennsylvania. Read more
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