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PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) yesterday announced the launch of its 2022-23 Local Climate Action Program (LCAP). The LCAP has helped hundreds of communities in Pennsylvania …
Pennsylvania DEP Launches Local Climate Action Program Read More
In order to make a real difference in the fight against climate change, we need to advocate for it. That means raising awareness of the issue and urging our elected …
How to Advocate for Climate Change: 10 Effective Tips Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Cathy Spahr, the Democratic candidate for HD-160, called on her opponent, Representative Craig Williams (R-160), to release his plan to fight climate change. This comes after …
Spahr Calls for Craig Williams to Release Plan to Fight Climate Change Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia have reached a deal on a federal reconciliation bill that would represent the nation’s largest …
PennEnvironment Statement: Inflation Reduction Act Could Be a ‘Game Changer’ for Climate and Clean Energy Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Senator Carolyn Comitta states that she applauds the news that Pennsylvania finalized the regulation to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
Comitta Applauds Pennsylvania Finalizing Carbon Emission Regulations Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Wolf Administration has finalized the regulation to combat climate change and allow Pennsylvania to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), fulfilling a promise made …
Pennsylvania Enters the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Read More
READING, PA — Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell joined city officials and volunteers yesterday to showcase Reading’s local climate action. The city developed a plan through …
DEP Showcases City of Reading’s Local Climate Action for Earth Day Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, Governor Tom Wolf unveiled the Pennsylvania GreenGov Council 2021 Annual Report, marking further progress in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s work to promote sustainability and environmentally-friendly …
Gov. Wolf Unveils Pennsylvania GreenGov Council 2021 Annual Report Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia has been recognized by CDP as one of 95 cities across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency, receiving an A score, despite the continued pressures of tackling …
Philadelphia Named One of 95 Global Cities Named as New Generation of Climate Leaders Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently released its Climate Action Plan, which details a comprehensive strategy to reduce the agency’s energy and carbon …
HUD Releases Agency Climate Action Plan Read More