PennFuture
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Pennsylvania's environmental advocate and watchdog fighting against potential threats to PA's clean air, pure water, and healthy climate since 1998.
Philadelphia Civic Engagement Coordinator Shevell Higgs gives a Philly news roundup of what action the city and local organizations are doing to stop illegal dumping.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Philadelphia Civic Engagement Coordinator Shevell Higgs gives a Philly news roundup of what action the city and local organizations are doing to stop illegal dumping.
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Mark you calendars! Giving Tuesday - a global generosity movement - is next week. Please consider giving a donation to support PennFuture or give a gift on behalf of someone for this holiday season!
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#Pennsylvania #environment #environmentalist
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#Pennsylvania #environment #environmentalist
November 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Mark you calendars! Giving Tuesday - a global generosity movement - is next week. Please consider giving a donation to support PennFuture or give a gift on behalf of someone for this holiday season!
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#Pennsylvania #environment #environmentalist
Pittsburgh Region, check this out:
November 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Pittsburgh Region, check this out:
In PennFuture’s second video on Team PA, Policy Manager Donna Kohut explores their refusal to imagine a future for Pennsylvania less dependent upon fossil fuels - even at the expense of the state’s economy.
#pennsylvania #fracking #oilandgas #westernpa #centralpa #nepa #cleanenergy #datacenters
#pennsylvania #fracking #oilandgas #westernpa #centralpa #nepa #cleanenergy #datacenters
November 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
In PennFuture’s second video on Team PA, Policy Manager Donna Kohut explores their refusal to imagine a future for Pennsylvania less dependent upon fossil fuels - even at the expense of the state’s economy.
#pennsylvania #fracking #oilandgas #westernpa #centralpa #nepa #cleanenergy #datacenters
#pennsylvania #fracking #oilandgas #westernpa #centralpa #nepa #cleanenergy #datacenters
Polluters will pay their fair share to fund the county team that monitors pollution and enforces clean air laws!
November 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Polluters will pay their fair share to fund the county team that monitors pollution and enforces clean air laws!
GREAT NEWS!
Thanks to community clean air advocacy, tonight (November 18, 2025), the Allegheny County Council voted unanimously to approve the Air Permit Fee!
#alleghenycounty #pittsburgh @conservationpa.bsky.social
Thanks to community clean air advocacy, tonight (November 18, 2025), the Allegheny County Council voted unanimously to approve the Air Permit Fee!
#alleghenycounty #pittsburgh @conservationpa.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
GREAT NEWS!
Thanks to community clean air advocacy, tonight (November 18, 2025), the Allegheny County Council voted unanimously to approve the Air Permit Fee!
#alleghenycounty #pittsburgh @conservationpa.bsky.social
Thanks to community clean air advocacy, tonight (November 18, 2025), the Allegheny County Council voted unanimously to approve the Air Permit Fee!
#alleghenycounty #pittsburgh @conservationpa.bsky.social
Please take a few minutes and tell your county council member that you support fair pollution fees for cleaner air!
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November 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Please take a few minutes and tell your county council member that you support fair pollution fees for cleaner air!
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Allegheny County's air program is currently $1.2 million short...
November 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Allegheny County's air program is currently $1.2 million short...
The air permit fee increase keeps the clean air program alive!
November 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The air permit fee increase keeps the clean air program alive!
A few huge plants cause most of it...
November 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
A few huge plants cause most of it...
Every year, steelmaking pollution costs our region...
November 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Every year, steelmaking pollution costs our region...
Fees are NOT fines
November 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Fees are NOT fines
🤔 Wait- Allegheny County wants to raise pollution fees?
🧵 Read this thread to learn what updating the Air Permit Fees means and how it can clean up our air!
🧵 Read this thread to learn what updating the Air Permit Fees means and how it can clean up our air!
November 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
🤔 Wait- Allegheny County wants to raise pollution fees?
🧵 Read this thread to learn what updating the Air Permit Fees means and how it can clean up our air!
🧵 Read this thread to learn what updating the Air Permit Fees means and how it can clean up our air!
How Is Illegal Dumping Affecting Your Philly Neighborhood?
PennFuture & @conservationpa.bsky.social’s Shevell Higgs is working on illegal dumping issues in #Philly.
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PennFuture & @conservationpa.bsky.social’s Shevell Higgs is working on illegal dumping issues in #Philly.
You can help! Share your voice in our short survey:
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November 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
How Is Illegal Dumping Affecting Your Philly Neighborhood?
PennFuture & @conservationpa.bsky.social’s Shevell Higgs is working on illegal dumping issues in #Philly.
You can help! Share your voice in our short survey:
secure.everyaction.com/muvHHT_sV0Kc...
PennFuture & @conservationpa.bsky.social’s Shevell Higgs is working on illegal dumping issues in #Philly.
You can help! Share your voice in our short survey:
secure.everyaction.com/muvHHT_sV0Kc...
Today’s final budget vote represents a stunning betrayal of Pennsylvania’s environment and climate future.
#pennsylvania #harrisburg @governor.pa.gov @pahousedems.com @pahousegop.bsky.social @pasenate.com @pasenategop.bsky.social
#pennsylvania #harrisburg @governor.pa.gov @pahousedems.com @pahousegop.bsky.social @pasenate.com @pasenategop.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Today’s final budget vote represents a stunning betrayal of Pennsylvania’s environment and climate future.
#pennsylvania #harrisburg @governor.pa.gov @pahousedems.com @pahousegop.bsky.social @pasenate.com @pasenategop.bsky.social
#pennsylvania #harrisburg @governor.pa.gov @pahousedems.com @pahousegop.bsky.social @pasenate.com @pasenategop.bsky.social
It is Native American Heritage Month — a time to honor the first peoples of PA and their living cultures.
In Easton, the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania Cultural Center tells their stories and invites all Pennsylvanians to listen.
📍Learn more or plan a visit:
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In Easton, the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania Cultural Center tells their stories and invites all Pennsylvanians to listen.
📍Learn more or plan a visit:
www.lenape-nation.org/cultural-cen...
November 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
It is Native American Heritage Month — a time to honor the first peoples of PA and their living cultures.
In Easton, the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania Cultural Center tells their stories and invites all Pennsylvanians to listen.
📍Learn more or plan a visit:
www.lenape-nation.org/cultural-cen...
In Easton, the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania Cultural Center tells their stories and invites all Pennsylvanians to listen.
📍Learn more or plan a visit:
www.lenape-nation.org/cultural-cen...
Looking for the perfect gift for the holidays? We got you!
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November 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Looking for the perfect gift for the holidays? We got you!
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Stay in the Fight for RGGI! Environmental groups, Philly city and state representatives, local advocates came out to demand Governor Shapiro & state lawmakers reject a budget deal that kills Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in PA.
November 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Stay in the Fight for RGGI! Environmental groups, Philly city and state representatives, local advocates came out to demand Governor Shapiro & state lawmakers reject a budget deal that kills Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in PA.
Our leaders want us to think we have to choose between food and clean air. Between strong schools and safe drinking water. We know that’s a false choice.
Join us Thursday at 10AM at Philly City Hall to say: Keep PA in the Fight, Keep PA in RGGI!
RSVP → bit.ly/4nKRL8V
#StayInRGGI #PAClimateAction
Join us Thursday at 10AM at Philly City Hall to say: Keep PA in the Fight, Keep PA in RGGI!
RSVP → bit.ly/4nKRL8V
#StayInRGGI #PAClimateAction
November 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Our leaders want us to think we have to choose between food and clean air. Between strong schools and safe drinking water. We know that’s a false choice.
Join us Thursday at 10AM at Philly City Hall to say: Keep PA in the Fight, Keep PA in RGGI!
RSVP → bit.ly/4nKRL8V
#StayInRGGI #PAClimateAction
Join us Thursday at 10AM at Philly City Hall to say: Keep PA in the Fight, Keep PA in RGGI!
RSVP → bit.ly/4nKRL8V
#StayInRGGI #PAClimateAction
Hey #Muhlenberg students! Are you ready to vote today? If you live anywhere in the #LehighValley or in #Pennsylvania, you can find your polling location at vote.pa/find
#PACourts #VotePA #LVClimateVote
#PACourts #VotePA #LVClimateVote
November 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Hey #Muhlenberg students! Are you ready to vote today? If you live anywhere in the #LehighValley or in #Pennsylvania, you can find your polling location at vote.pa/find
#PACourts #VotePA #LVClimateVote
#PACourts #VotePA #LVClimateVote
🚨 Filling our your ballot? Make sure you 🔀 FLIP 🔀 it over and make sure you vote in ALL races on your ballot 🗳️📝
#PACourts #VotePA #LVClimateVote
#PACourts #VotePA #LVClimateVote
November 3, 2025 at 11:18 PM
🚨 Filling our your ballot? Make sure you 🔀 FLIP 🔀 it over and make sure you vote in ALL races on your ballot 🗳️📝
#PACourts #VotePA #LVClimateVote
#PACourts #VotePA #LVClimateVote
URGENT 🚨 RGGI could be negotiated away in the PA Budget as early as Wednesday. Take Action: send a letter to your representatives now to save RGGI! #pennsylvania
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November 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
URGENT 🚨 RGGI could be negotiated away in the PA Budget as early as Wednesday. Take Action: send a letter to your representatives now to save RGGI! #pennsylvania
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We have a new Policy Brief available today!
“Following the Law to Protect Communities” by Clean Air Campaign Manager Nickolas Bartel explains how the Allegheny County Air Pollution Permit fee increase tackles industry air pollution and protects communities.
www.pennfuture.org/policy-briefs
“Following the Law to Protect Communities” by Clean Air Campaign Manager Nickolas Bartel explains how the Allegheny County Air Pollution Permit fee increase tackles industry air pollution and protects communities.
www.pennfuture.org/policy-briefs
November 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We have a new Policy Brief available today!
“Following the Law to Protect Communities” by Clean Air Campaign Manager Nickolas Bartel explains how the Allegheny County Air Pollution Permit fee increase tackles industry air pollution and protects communities.
www.pennfuture.org/policy-briefs
“Following the Law to Protect Communities” by Clean Air Campaign Manager Nickolas Bartel explains how the Allegheny County Air Pollution Permit fee increase tackles industry air pollution and protects communities.
www.pennfuture.org/policy-briefs
The PA Supreme Court has the power to protect clean energy programs, enforce laws against corporate polluters, and ensure our communities stay healthy and livable.
This fall, Pennsylvanians decide who serves in our courts and local government.
Check your voter info: vote.pa
#PACourts #VotePA
This fall, Pennsylvanians decide who serves in our courts and local government.
Check your voter info: vote.pa
#PACourts #VotePA
October 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This is a very personal experience and how to approach anxiety won’t be the same for every person. 🧵2/2
#LVClimateVote #lehighvalleypa #allentownpa #eastonpa #bethlehempa #climateanxiety #ecoanxiety
#LVClimateVote #lehighvalleypa #allentownpa #eastonpa #bethlehempa #climateanxiety #ecoanxiety
October 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
This is a very personal experience and how to approach anxiety won’t be the same for every person. 🧵2/2
#LVClimateVote #lehighvalleypa #allentownpa #eastonpa #bethlehempa #climateanxiety #ecoanxiety
#LVClimateVote #lehighvalleypa #allentownpa #eastonpa #bethlehempa #climateanxiety #ecoanxiety