Everyday Actions and Wins Keep Hope Alive
As public interest lawyers, people often ask us: “What can I do to help be part of the change?” We are sometimes asked: “Is change really possible?” Our answer is […]
The Council Continues To Work With Residents to Make Cobbs Creek Park Accessible For Everyone
Cobbs Creek Park is a fantastic urban greenspace and a tremendous asset to residents in Delaware County and West and Southwest Philadelphia. However, barriers to accessing the park have made […]
Working For Climate Resiliency in Southeast PA: Part I
Climate change is already having a serious impact on residents and ecosystems in the greater Philadelphia region. Widespread flooding from major storms such as Isaiah and Ida, and the threat […]
Clean Air Council Leads on Protecting Pennsylvanians from Hazardous Liquid Pipelines
The Council is meeting Sunoco at every turn, fighting them in court when local communities sue for relief, amplifying the voices of the public, and supporting the Public Utility Commission (PUC)’s proposed safety regulations on Hazardous Liquid Pipelines.
Coalition Launches ProtectiveBuffersPA.org to Promote Setback Distances and Better Protect Pennsylvanians from Oil and Gas Infrastructure
(PENNSYLVANIA) Tuesday, October 12 – The Protective Buffers PA coalition launched the ProtectiveBuffersPA.org website today to educate Pennsylvania residents and legislators about the importance of protective setback distances. A setback […]
Environmental Groups Appeal Air Permit Extension for Proposed Liquefied Natural Gas Plant in Wyalusing Township
WYALUSING, PA (August 26, 2021) – Today, PennFuture, Clean Air Council, and Sierra Club appealed a second extension of the air pollution permit the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) […]
Council Supports Closing Fracking Waste Loopholes that Contaminate Drinking Water
Growing up in Southwestern Pennsylvania is a beautiful experience. The region’s rivers, mountains, and picturesque small towns and beautiful cities make this an ideal place to live and grow up […]
