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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 2h

Interested in PA's #environmentaljustice roots, learning how to utilize state the #environmentaljustice mapping tool, hearing about a recent community #health study & understanding what legislative action is being taken? Join us on 10/22 at 6:00PM. http://bit.ly/EJPAEvent

Environmental Justice in Pennsylvania. Join us for a Virtual Event!

Join us Oct 22nd, 6-7 ET, for a virtual event to learn about Environmental Justice issues impacting Pennsylvania, what’s being done about them, and how you can better engage in the fight.

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PennFuture @pennfuture.bsky.social · 23h

Today, PennFuture & @conservationpa.bsky.social Erie Civic Engagement Coordinator Neel Singh joined @bobmerski.bsky.social, Rep. Harkins & local advocates to discuss how climate change increases the impacts of Harmful Algal Bloom on Lake Erie’s environmental & tourism front.

#ActOnClimate

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PennFuture @pennfuture.bsky.social · 9h

Local news coverage of our Harmful Algal Blooms presser in Erie, PA.

Read more here to learn how climate change is impacting Lake Erie: yourerie.com/news/local-n...

#ActOnClimate #AlgalBlooms #LakeErie

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 4h

We are proud to endorse Josh Seigel for Lehigh County Executive and we're thrilled to see him talking about expanding access to voting https://armchairlehighvalley.substack.com/p/maclean-siegel-go-toe-to-toe-in-debate #Pennsylvania #PAPolitics #LehighValley

MacLean, Siegel go toe-to-toe in debate punctuated by exchange on masked ICE agents

With less than a month to the Nov.

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 23h

We're going to continue losing jobs and see energy prices rise due to drastic cuts to the Inflation Reduction Act and votes taken by Rep. Mackenzie. https://www.mcall.com/2025/09/17/air-products-plans-to-lay-off-14-employees-at-a-lehigh-valley-subsidiary-it-says-more-cuts-could-be-coming/

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 1d

"No one has the right to lie to voters and call it democracy."

https://penncapital-star.com/government-politics/voting-rights-group-calls-on-conservative-pac-to-renounce-misleading-supreme-court-mailers/

Thanks to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania for speaking out.

Voting rights group calls on conservative PAC to renounce misleading Supreme Court mailers • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

The mailers target three justices seeking retention, calling on voters to "Term limit the liberal Supreme Court."

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 1d

WAIT! PA voters, remember to fill & flip your ballot over and answer YES to the retention election questions!#ProtectPACourts at https://vote.pa/find/polls?org=cvpa

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 2d

Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay! Check out some places across PA to learn more about the local histories of Indigenous communities throughout our Commonwealth.

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 2d

Here’s what you need to know about retention elections, how Pennsylvania got this quirky system, and who is on the ballot via inquirer.com https://www.inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-retention-elections-judges-ballot-candidates-20251013.html #PAPolitics #pennsylvania

Why Pa. voters are asked to choose ‘yes’ or ‘no’ for some judges on Election Day

Three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices are up for retention this year, and millions have been spent already on advertising aimed at retaining or unseating them.

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Governor Josh Shapiro @governor.pa.gov · 5d

I want members of our Latino community to hear me on this:

You’ll always have a home here in Pennsylvania – and I’ve got your back.

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Governor Josh Shapiro @governor.pa.gov · 5d

No matter what you look like, where you come from, or who you love, you belong here in Pennsylvania.

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 3d

"Ousting the trio offers Republicans their best chance at securing what they believe could be a more favorable court before the next presidential election and redistricting cycle."
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/pennsylvania-supreme-court-retention-mail-ballots-20251006.html

How November’s pivotal Supreme Court retention race could shape voting rights in Pa.

Republicans have long argued that Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has played too large of a role in shaping the state’s elections. Their effort to oust three justices could reverberate in 2026 and 2028.

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 3d

Our state Supreme Court has protected our natural resources, held polluters accountable, ended gerrymandering, and upheld election results. Volunteer to contact voters and help these Justices keep their seats on the bench. https://action.conservationpa.org/a/electoral-2025-vol-1?ms=BSKY

Volunteer with us to protect Pennsylvania's courts

Sign up today to protect Pennsylvania's courts, and keep them working for all Pennsyvlanians, not just billionaires.

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 4d

Woohoo! Who's with her? https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/10/i-am-voting-yes-to-retain-pennsylvanias-supreme-court-justices-and-no-to-dark-money-lies-pennlive-letters.html

#ProtectPACourts #PAVotes #PAPolitics #Pennsylvania

I am voting yes to retain Pennsylvania’s supreme court justices and no to dark money lies | PennLive letters

Dark-money interests are trying to steal our courts.

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 4d

Fracking is polluting drinking water in #Pennsylvania towns like Freeport Township, which declared a disaster emergency and is losing residents over its water issues https://insideclimatenews.org/news/07102025/pennsylvania-town-water-contaminated-by-fracking/

Scientists Find Evidence that a Pennsylvania Town's Water Was Contaminated by Fracking - Inside Climate News

Three years after noticing discoloration and odors in their wells, residents in New Freeport are still fighting for clean water.

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 4d

This Nov. 4, PA voters decide if 3 PA Supreme Court justices keep their seats. The court rules on everything from environmental justice to voting rights.

✅ Vote YES to retain all justices to keep our courts fair, independent, and on the side of the people.
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🗳️ This November: 3 PA Supreme Court justices are up for retention. ⚖️ They’ve ruled fairly on voting rights, fair maps, and environmental justice. ✅ Vote YES to retain all justices to keep our courts...

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 5d

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're partnering with Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania to recognize the toll that #ClimateAnxiety takes on all of us, especially young people. We all have a responsibility to take action to address #ClimateChange.
#Pennsylvania #EnvironmentalJustice

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 5d

Our 2025-2026 policy agenda is here! 📃 www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8ADUnFr/

Pennsylvania faces urgent environmental challenges — and CVPA and @pennfuture.bsky.social are leading the way.
⚡ Clean energy ✅
💧 Healthy air, water & land ✅
🗳 Fair & accessible voting ✅

Visit conservationpa.org/agenda to read it!

Our 2025-2026 policy agenda is here! 📃 Visit conservationpa.org/agenda to read it! Pennsylvania faces urgent environmental challenges — and CVPA and @PennFuture are leading the way. ⚡ Clean energy ✅ ...

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 6d

Together, these policies build a stronger, fairer, cleaner Pennsylvania.

We’re fighting for a future where energy is clean, air & water are safe, and democracy works for everyone with. 🌎

Learn more: action.conservationpa.org/a/policy-age...

Do you support our 2025-2026 policy agenda?

Your feedback will help guide our efforts to protect Pennsylvania’s environment and democracy.

action.conservationpa.org

Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 6d

And we know democracy drives climate action.

Pennsylvania ranked just 32nd in voting access as of 2022. HB 1396 would expand early voting & same-day registration — making it easier for every Pennsylvanian to have a say.

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 6d

Protecting air, water, and land means:

Stronger protections for EJ communities (HB 109)
Green space buffers along rivers (HB 673)
Lead-free school drinking fountains by 2026 (HB 759)
PFAS foam ban & safer firefighter gear (HB 1261)

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 6d

And more:

Transparency from PJM, our grid operator (HB 782)
Help for low-income families to repair homes & save energy (SB 876)
Solar on new warehouses + retrofits for existing ones (HB 1260)
Public transit funding to reduce pollution (HB 1364)
Clean energy jobs & training for veterans (HB 894)

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 6d

On clean energy, we’re pushing for:

35% renewable energy by 2035 (HB 501)
Faster approvals for clean energy projects (HB 502)
A PA-specific program to cut carbon pollution (HB 503)
Shared community energy programs (HB 504)
Stronger efficiency standards (HB 505)

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 6d

Our agenda is built around 3 big priorities:
⚡ Build PA’s clean energy economy
💧 Ensure clean air, water, & land for all
🗳️ Protect democracy so every community has a voice

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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 6d

Pennsylvania is falling behind on clean energy — and it’s costing us.

Only 4% of our energy comes from renewables. Families are paying higher bills while pollution rises.

That’s why Conservation Voters of PA and @pennfuture.bsky.social have a bold agenda for 2025–26. 🧵

Do you support our 2025-2026 policy agenda?

Your feedback will help guide our efforts to protect Pennsylvania’s environment and democracy.

action.conservationpa.org

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