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The Problem with Pipelines
The burgeoning petrochemical movement is in its infancy in western Pennsylvania, but we’ve already experienced significant detriments to both the environment and private property because of fracking and pipeline accidents.
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PennFuture's Rob Altenburg appointed to DEP committee
DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell appointed Rob Altenburg to a two-year term on the agency’s Air Quality Technical Advisory Committee.
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The Opportunity for Green Stormwater Infrastructure in Philadelphia’s Rebuild Initiative
Green Stormwater Infrastructure is integral to Philadelphia’s economy, environment, and social equity.
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Pennsylvania State Budget Turns Blind Eye to Environment
PennFuture's Director of Policy recaps the recently-passed state budget and how it impacts the environment.
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PennFuture strongly opposes Tohickon Creek downgrade
On July 11, PennFuture’s legal team submitted comments to the state Department of Environmental Protection, strongly urging the agency not to downgrade the status of the Tohickon Creek in Bucks County.
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Artists Interpreting Climate Change, Part 3
PennFuture's Director of Development talks about the intersection of art and climate change.
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The Importance of Agriculture to Clean Water
The time has come for environmental organizations and agriculture groups to work together to address clean water issues.
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A Look at the 2018 Draft Integrated Water Quality Report
Pennsylvania is a water rich state with approximately 86,000 stream miles connecting more than 700,000 acres of lakes, bays, and wetlands. Protecting and monitoring such a high volume of the Commonwealth's waterways is a challenging but necessary task.
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PennFuture Submits Comments Opposing the Dirty Water Rule, Engages More Than 1,400 Citizens to Do the Same
On Monday, April 15, PennFuture submitted public comments opposing the Trump Administration’s proposed revised definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act.
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New Definition of “Waters of the United States” Threatens Clean Water Act Protections
On February 14, 2019, the federal agencies tasked with regulating our nation’s waters under the Clean Water Act – the US Environmental Protection Agency and US Army Corps of Engineers – issued a new definition of “waters of the United States,” which will dramatically limit the protections of the Cle
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D.C. Visit Marks Success for the Chesapeake Bay
PennFuture and clean water advocates from across Pennsylvania teamed up on March 6 for the annual Choose Clean Water Coalition (CCWC) Chesapeake Bay Day on the Hill.
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Final Farm Bill Signed into Law Marks Big Win for Conservation
PennFuture's Policy Director explains how the bill will impact people across the state.
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Reducing Methane Pollution Requires Action Now
A look at the latest steps being taken to reduce methane pollution in PA.
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Save the Land and Water Conservation Fund
A guest blog explores some of the sites funded by LWCF.
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Partnerships Created Change this Year and Will Carry us into 2019
From CEO Jacquelyn Bonomo.
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The Cost of Replacing Nuclear Power with Natural Gas
A look at the latest report on nuclear energy.
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Despite Trump, We Will Act on Climate
PennFuture President and CEO Jacquelyn Bonomo discusses the latest report on climate.
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Giving Thanks for Open Spaces and Fighting for LWCF
The Land and Water Conservation Fund protects some of our most precious lands.
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