Environmental Groups Shut Down Construction of Proposed Liquefied Natural Gas Plant in Wyalusing Township
WYALUSING, PA (March 21, 2022) – PennFuture, Clean Air Council, and Sierra Club obtained a settlement on March 18 that halts construction of the proposed Bradford County Real Estate Partners […]
2022 Run for Clean Air Canceled Due to Course Issues
The Clean Air Council, staff, board members and volunteers were looking forward to celebrating Earth Day with you in person, so it is with great disappointment that we announce that […]
PA Supreme Court to decide if Sunoco Pipeline, LP can be held responsible for reimbursing fees in Mariner East Pipeline Project challenges
HARRISBURG, PA (March 10, 2022)- On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard oral argument in two cases challenging lower court decisions that shielded Sunoco Pipeline, LP from paying attorneys fees […]
City Announces Mixed Lane Option For Washington Ave Redesign Project Despite Backlash
We posted this statement through Feet First Philly, the Council’s pedestrian advocacy project: Feet First Philly is deeply disappointed that Washington Avenue will not receive the three-lane option, which is the […]
Academics, Elected Officials, Organizations, And Over 470,000 Residents Send Powerful Message To EPA On Methane Emissions
At the end of January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) closed the 78-day public comment period for its updated New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and first-ever Emissions Guidelines for existing […]
City Backtracks From Final Decision And Safest Design Option For Washington Ave
Earlier this week, we posted this statement through Feet First Philly, the Council’s pedestrian advocacy project: Last weekend, OTIS shamefully backtracked from its final design choice for the Washington Avenue […]
Clean Air Council Urges City Council to Diversify PGW’s Energy Portfolio
Clean Air Council will testify at Wednesday’s City Council hearing on the future of Philadelphia Gas Works. When: Wednesday, Feb 9th, 2022, 1PM Where: City Council Public Hearing on Sustainability […]
LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF COUNSEL: CLEAN AIR COUNCIL’S PRIORITIES IN 2022
(Feb 07, 2022) Harrisburg, PA The start of a new year provides a unique opportunity to reflect on the past and plan for the future. 2021 was yet another stressful […]
Victory for Local Government’s Right to Regulate the Use of Single-use Plastic Bags
(Feb 07, 2022 Philadelphia, PA) As of right now, it is unlawful for any retailer in Philadelphia to provide a single-use plastic bag to a customer at the point of checkout or delivery. This is a huge victory.
Interview with Council’s New Community Organizer, Echo Alford
Living in an environmental justice community completely surrounded by polluting infrastructure, I can see the very real and immediate harm to people’s health and safety from pollution every day. But I also see people working together to fight for a better life, and not giving up— not just in my community, but around the world. The ingenuity, skills, optimism, and power that I see people bring to this cause is an endless spring of inspiration for me.
