Bucks County Must Prioritize Open Space, Environmental Protection In Planning Process
News Article • • by Molly Parzen at Bucks County Beacon
The Bucks County Planning Commission is currently developing its Bucks 2040 Comprehensive Plan: the first update to the county’s master plan since 2011. It will have a tremendous impact on the quality of life for Bucks County residents. So we’re calling on county officials to make a special effort to address long-standing racial and socioeconomic disparities by focusing on increasing open space in communities that have long been excluded.
Pa. missing out on millions as RGGI battle trudges on
News Article • • by Cassie Miller at Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Pennsylvania is missing out on millions of dollars in revenue from carbon-allowance auctions that are part of a multi-state initiative to combat climate change as legal challenges to the commonwealth’s involvement in the initiative continue.
LCV Victory Fund’s state affiliates invest $3.3 Million to turn out Climate Voters
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Today, LCV Victory Fund’s state affiliates are announcing a $3.3 million investment in governors races across the country. Ads in Pennsylvania will contrast Doug Mastriano’s record voting against pollution safeguards and for oil company tax breaks with Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s record holding big polluters accountable for water and public safety violations and fighting Trump-era EPA efforts to weaken federal protections. Mastriano is also on the 2022 Dirty Dozen in the States.
Anti-Pollution Ads to Run in PA Governor’s Race
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Two environmental political action committees are launching a $500,000 independent expenditure campaign today in support of Josh Shapiro, the Democratic nominee for governor in Pennsylvania.
The television ads by Conservation Voters of PA Victory Fund and NRDC Action Votes feature a nurse describing the harmful effects of air pollution on her patients and Republican Doug Mastriano’s opposition to action that would help curb that pollution.
Conservation Voters of PA hails passage of historic climate agreement
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The House of Representatives has joined the Senate in taking a tremendous step forward in the fight against climate change by sending the Inflation Reduction Act to President Biden for his signature.
Conservation Voters of PA hails Senate passage of historic climate agreement
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The Senate has taken a massive step forward in the fight against climate change by approving the Inflation Reduction Act.
We want to thank Sen. Bob Casey for his tremendous leadership in the fight against climate change. We are now calling on every single member of Congress from Pennsylvania to support this legislation when it comes up for a vote in the House of Representatives in the coming days.
Conservation Voters of PA Statement on Energy Transfer Pipeline Conviction
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Conservation Voters of PA applauds Attorney General Josh Shapiro for holding big corporations accountable when they pollute our water. This conviction demonstrates to bad actors across the state that we will stand up to those who put profits before people.
PA Environmental Advocates Roll Out Bold Shared Vision to Build Economic Prosperity, Ensure Justice Through Environmental Protection
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More than 30 advocacy organizations from across Pennsylvania stood together in the Capitol Rotunda Tuesday morning to publicly release a new document that represents our shared values and priorities ahead of elections this fall for a new governor and state Legislature.
Entitled, “A Shared Vision for Pennsylvania’s Environment and Communities,” this bold 30-page document is designed to put Pennsylvania at the forefront of action on climate change and environmental justice to protect our families, create jobs and ensure that every Pennsylvania community benefits.
A Shared Vision for Pennsylvania’s Environment and Communities on CBS 21
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Environmental advocacy groups unveiled a 30-page document, A Shared Vision for Pennsylvania’s Environment and Communities at the Capitol Rotunda.
State Sen. Amanda Cappelletti, environmental advocates share their climate priorities
News Article • • by Cassie Miller at Pennsylvania Capital Star
State lawmakers and environmental advocates gathered in Harrisburg on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, to discuss their shared environmental justice and climate priorities ahead of the 2022 election.