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Engaging on Environmental Concerns and Listening across the State: Meet the CEO Happy Hours

by Jacquelyn Bonomo, PennFuture President and CEO
PennFuture President and CEO Jacquelyn Bonomo reflects on recent events held across the state. Read more
Community

Why You Should Join Tom Wolf & Scott Wagner on the Campaign Trail

by Bill Madway, Press Secretary, Green in '18 Campaign, PennFuture
Voice your concerns about the environment with Green in '18. Read more
Environment

PennFuture Joins Forces with Franklin County Coalition for Progress for Presentation

by Taylor Nezat, Campaign Manager for Watershed Advocacy, PennFuture
The community gathered to learn more about Climate, Stewardship and Environmental Justice. Read more
Community

Cloudy with a 100% Chance of Solar Power Generation

by Stephanie Rex, Director of Communications
How one family went solar after PennFuture's Annual Pittsburgh Solar Tour. Read more
Energy

RESPECTAgZone Aims to Protect Community from Intrusive Proposed Power Lines Route

For the past year, residents of Indiana Township, adjacent to Hartwood Acres County Park, have been under a threat that would change their way of life, the appearance of their community, the value of their homes, and the safety of their land. The threat has been unnecessary on many levels, and yet i Read more
Environment

State Budget Headed in the Right Direction for Environment

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
For the first time in years, environmental agencies will not see budget cuts. Read more
Environment

Fueling Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Jobs Engine

by Bill Madway, Press Secretary, Green in '18 Campaign, PennFuture
A look at the new report. Read more
Energy

Meet Kelsey Krepps: PennFuture's New Western PA Outreach Coordinator

by Kelsey Krepps, Western PA Outreach Coordinator
Connect with Kelsey on her work for PA's environment! Read more
Environment

PennFuture Secures Victory for Homeowners in PA Supreme Court Case

by George Jugovic, Jr., Vice President of Legal Affairs
Learn how this decision could affect you. Read more
Environment

Opinion: Wolf and Wagner need to be specific in plans to help the environment

Jan Jarrett recently wrote this op-ed for PennLive. Read more

A New Strategy for Sparking Environmental Leadership in Pennsylvania

by Jacquelyn Bonomo, PennFuture President and CEO
How can you get involved in the Green in '18 Campaign? Read more
Environment

Join the Second Annual Susquehanna River Rally in Harrisburg!

by Taylor Nezat, Campaign Manager for Watershed Advocacy, PennFuture
Raise your paddle and your voice! Read more
Environment

Philadelphia’s Green City, Clean Waters Needs Funding to Achieve Goals

by Alice R. Baker, Senior Staff Attorney
PennFuture Staff Attorney Alice Baker discusses the important issues of stormwater management. Read more
Environment | Keep Philly Green & Water Clean

What the Volkswagen Settlement Means for PA

by Rob Altenburg, Senior Director for Energy and Climate
A look back at how we got here. Read more
Environment

Protect Your Forests: 2018 Farm Bill Update

by Ezra P. Thrush, Senior Director of Government Affairs
Fighting for an equitable Farm Bill and what's to come. Read more
Environment

A Recap of the 2018 PA Clean Water Lobby Day

by Taylor Nezat, Campaign Manager for Watershed Advocacy, PennFuture
State groups came together to fight for clean water in Harrisburg. Read more
Environment

The New Tax Law and Charitable Giving

by M. Travis DiNicola, Director of Development
Learn more about how the new law affects your choices. Read more
Environment

Introducing the Pennsylvania Common Conservation Agenda and the Green In ’18 Campaign

by Bill Madway, Press Secretary, Green in '18 Campaign, PennFuture
Learn how you can get involved! Read more
Environment

What Act 40 Means for Solar Energy in PA

by Rob Altenburg, Senior Director for Energy and Climate
A breakdown of last week's decision. Read more
Energy

Public Comment Closes on DRBC Fracking Regulations

by Abigail M. Jones, Vice President of Legal and Policy
Majority supports ban on fracking, but what’s next? Read more
Environment

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