Now on our YouTube channel: "What's the Deal With Public Meetings and Hearings?" Part 1 This video covers the difference between meetings and hearings, who you might see at each, and how each is run. Part 2 will cover how you can participate in a meeting or hearing. https://youtu.be/SmFaqlJH62M

PM 2.5 levels are extremely high from Canadian wildfires, with values well over the AQI “Hazardous” (maroon) threshold in many areas. This is very rare for our region! DEP issued a Code Red air quality alert. You should limit or avoid outdoor activity when air pollution is this high.

Do you have any questions about stormwater? Leave us a comment and we will answer your question in a follow up post! #Pennsylvania #Pittsburgh #Philadelphia #NEPA

Stormwater runoff is one of the leading causes of poor water quality in PA. Swipe to see how stormwater can lead to water pollution and flooding. Questions about stormwater? Drop it in the comments and we will answer your questions in a follow up post!

PennFuture teamed up with our City leaders and departments to push Bill 260380 over the finish line, cracking down on illegal dumping and backing up the Office of Clean and Green’s fight to keep Philly beautiful. A win for cleaner blocks! #philly #Philadelphia #cleanandgreen #illegaldumping

What’s In the Philly Budget? PennFuture’s Roundup of City Session 🌿WHEN: Thursday, July 23 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 🌿WHERE: Zoom (FREE) 🌿HOSTED BY: Philadelphia Civic Engagement Coordinator Shevell Higgs and Advocacy Manager Wren Ganey RSVP to get the Zoom link: loom.ly/GnyeIiY

58 Philadelphians attended PennFuture's Movie Night last week! PennFuture's Advocacy Manager Wren Ganey moderated the panel discussion on what's working well in stormwater management, where we can do more green infrastructure, and how residents can get involved.

While the world pours billions into modern, low-carbon steelmaking, Nippon has made no such move for the Mon Valley. Clean steel doesn't just protect union jobs, it grows them. Nippon must invest in modern steelmaking that protects jobs and public health for the #monvalley

Did you know Pennsylvania gets roughly 40 inches of rain per year?! That’s a whole lot of water that can come with a whole lot of problems. Stormwater runoff can lead to flash flooding and water pollution which is why stormwater management is so important. #pennsylvania

Data centers are coming to Pennsylvania and we need strong, enforceable regulations in place to protect us from this extractive industry. Learn more about data center legislation and take action here: pennfuture.org/Data-Center-...

NEW: "What's the Deal With...?" video by PennFuture Staff Attorney Brigitte Meyer! We're looking into Overlay Districts — a way for municipalities to tailor zoning rules to specific land uses — and how they can be used to protect sensitive environmental areas. loom.ly/fAS4Vvk

You won’t be able to talk your way out of this one. Thanks to the updated city ordinance - advocated for by PennFuture - Philadelphia doesn’t need to prove you knew illegal dumping was wrong. You get caught dumping, and you’re facing hefty fines. #philly

Congratulations to PennFuture & @conservationpa.bsky.social's Erie Civic Engagement Coordinator for being named in @eriereader.bsky.social's 40 Under 40! Story: loom.ly/PWrpA4Y #eriepa #lakeerie

PennFuture's Senior Director for Energy & Climate Rob Altenburg is featured in this investigative piece on energy and water usage of data centers and their energy sources. READ here: https://loom.ly/97vWmrM

Happening Now: Philly Movie Night & discussion on stormwater management.

🌿LEAF is PennFuture’s Legal Environmental Advocacy Fund dedicated to financially supporting the legal advocacy that stops pollution, creates stronger laws, and protects our families. Help us to reach our one-year goal to raise $250,000 for LEAF! Donate today: bit.ly/44nj55K

PennFuture’s Legal Team is perhaps most known for its powerful litigation that stops polluters and holds regulators accountable. We set a one-year goal to raise $250,000 for LEAF, and we have just a few days to reach this goal. 🌿Donate here: bit.ly/44nj55K

Our legal team has been very successful over 25 years. But we are only 6 people & PA is 46,000+ sq miles! That’s why our attorneys meet w/ community groups to educate on the law & how to best advocate for our Environmental Rights & empower residents to fight for the environment. bit.ly/44nj55K

Policy change doesn’t happen by accident! PennFuture’s attorneys don’t just file lawsuits. We draft policy, amend legislation, and comment on regulations and permits. Help support your Environmental Attorneys with a donation to 🌿LEAF today: bit.ly/44nj55K

For 25+ years, PennFuture’s lawyers have worked to uphold our Constitutional environmental rights, hold the governmental trustees accountable in conserving public natural resources, & develop novel legal & policy strategies that strengthen our rights. Help us reach our 🌿LEAF goal: bit.ly/44nj55K

Staff Attorney Brigitte Meyer, supported by Abby Jones, Vice President of Legal Advocacy, helps to educate municipal officials and community members on the impacts that emerging land uses may have on local environment and community health. Donate to PennFuture's 🌿LEAF today! bit.ly/44nj55K

Part 2 of PennLive's report on the massive data center and fracked gas power plant planned near Homer City featuring PennFuture's Managing Attorney for Litigation Jessica O'Neill. *Also check out this excerpt from the interview with John Dudash of Homer City. www.pennlive.com/business/202...

Sr. Attorney Angela Kilbert & Sr. Dir of Energy & Climate Rob Altenburg are our first line of defense against toxic and harmful air pollution. A donation to PennFuture’s 🌿LEAF gives the team the resources needed to move quickly & strongly fight back against harmful air pollution: bit.ly/44nj55K

Sr. Dir for Energy & Climate Rob Altenburg, Sr. Attorney Emma Bast, & Managing Attorney for Litigation Jessica O’Neill fight daily so every PA resident has access to a healthy climate and clean, affordable energy. Make a donation to LEAF so they can continue this vital work: bit.ly/44nj55K

Our legal victories begin with people who care enough to act. A donation will help support our Legal Team and take on polluters. Donate to 🌿LEAF to help us reach our $250k goal by July 1! We’re 70% there! Donate here: bit.ly/44nj55K

We need your help to get this bill moving! Urge your PA state Rep to take action today: secure.everyaction.com/kSP7YCMTr0-j...

PennFuture supports a statewide moratorium on data centers until strong regulations are passed that:

PennFuture can help communities get prepared for data centers- Check out our model ordinance, educational videos, and more on our website: PennFuture.org/data-centers

“This bill gives Pennsylvania officials – who have an extremely tough job right now managing this unprecedented sector growth – the time needed to research, draft and pass comprehensive land-use ordinances updated and fit for data centers.” - state Rep Friel