Action for a greener, healthier Pennsylvania

Renewables on the Rise

Our report highlights the rapid growth of renewables, electric vehicles and other building blocks of a clean energy future.

After 30,000 call for regulation, EPA takes step to prevent PFAS pollution

PFAS chemicals are toxic. This hasn’t stopped polluters from dumping them into our waters. 

PennEnvironment campaign to ban plastic bags in Pittsburgh gains support

PennEnvironment has a plan to help Pittsburgh eliminate 108 million plastic bags a year.

 

PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center advances regional climate initiative

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) could be the most important climate program you’ve likely never heard of.

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We’re working to harness our wealth, technology and imagination to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places to live for all of us.

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Solar on Superstores campaign attracts diverse supporters

The organizations who signed our letter to Walmart demonstrate the wide-ranging benefits of installing solar panels at big box retail stores

News Release | PennEnvironment

Businesses caught violating Philadelphia’s plastic bag law

PHILADELPHIA -- Two months after Philadelphia's citywide ban on plastic bags went into effect, new research by the nonprofit group PennEnvironment found chronic violations by retailers throughout the city. At a news conference Wednesday, PennEnvironment spotlighted specific businesses breaking this law, including Walmart, CVS, ACME, The Home Depot and even the state-owned Fine Wine and Good Spirits.

News Release | PennEnvironment

PennEnvironment Statement: U.S. House passes historic climate investments

Philadelphia -- Following a summer of extreme heat, drought and political gridlock, the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376), which includes groundbreaking levels of investment to tackle climate change, clear the air we breathe, clean up toxic sites and protect our lands, waters and wildlife.  The bill was supported by all nine Democratic members of the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: U.S. House of Representatives passes historic climate investments

WASHINGTON -- Following a summer of extreme heat and drought, the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376), which includes groundbreaking levels of investment to reduce global warming pollution, clear the air we breathe, clean up toxic sites and protect our lands, waters and wildlife. 

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A reprieve for polar bears, caribou and birds

U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act with Arctic protections intact

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.