PennEnvironment is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization working for clean air, clean water and open spaces
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Braddock already carries some of the highest cancer and asthma rates in the region - and residents worry U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel's proposed hot strip mill at the Edgar Thomson Plant will make it worse. @BreatheProject piped.video/shorts/fP1oM5Zv2…
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As the AI data center boom brings an increase in energy demand, hyperscalers have been turning to natural gas. Read more from Kathryn Clay with @washingtonpost wpintelligence.washingtonpos…
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“Meteorological autumn began September 1. Philadelphia did not get the memo.”
Read more from Joshua Mitchell with @TechTimes_News. techtimes.com/articles/32639…
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Braddock already carries some of the highest cancer and asthma rates in the region - and residents worry U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel's proposed hot strip mill at the Edgar Thomson Plant will make it worse. @BreatheProject piped.video/shorts/eVSyKugDk…
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New findings from @NOAA show that this summer was the hottest on record in the US, with average temperatures June - August higher than they've ever been.
Read the report here: ncei.noaa.gov/news/national-…
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ICYMI: Our recent report found bacteria contamination in rivers and streams across the Commonwealth. Read more-
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Did you know that low-producing gas wells are responsible for half of Pennsylvania's total methane emissions?
We appreciate that the @PennsylvaniaDEP is pursuing strong protections that would reduce this harmful pollution in the Commonwealth.
edf.org/media/new-study-low-…
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Want to know how to get the lead out of school drinking water? The answer is simple: filter first! PA should pass SB 759 as quickly as possible to install lead filters in Commonwealth schools and make sure our kids have clean, safe water to drink!
phcppros.com/articles/24000-…
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Methane is a potent climate pollutant that makes up 70-90% of "natural gas."
Despite this, Americans perceive the phrase “natural gas,” or even “natural methane gas,” much more favorably than “methane gas.”
Find out more from the @YaleClimateComm
climatecommunication.yale.ed…
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Tell the U.S. Forest Service: don't erase protections for 45 million acres of our national forests
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Allegheny National Forest protections are under attack! Read more from @ChrissySuttles in @axios
axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2…
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There's a lot of misinformation about renewable energy- check out this new report from Columbia Law Center that dives into 38 common myths about clean energy tech like wind, solar, batteries, and more!
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Allentown, PA has once again been named the #1 “Asthma Capital” of the world, due in part to the Lehigh Valley’s “F” rating in air pollution. Read more from @Leif_Greiss in @mcall
mcall.com/2026/09/02/allento…
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Interested in learning more about Pennsylvania’s waste coal industry and how political disagreements are holding up clean energy policy? Check out @@KyleBagenstose’s piece for @insideclimate
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Deadline extended! The EPA has extended its comment period for new rules on #PFAS in sewage sludge by 30 days. There is still time to make your voice heard about protecting our land, water, and food from toxic chemicals. Take action now! environmentamerica.org/penns…
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"Data centers are just the latest customer for the natural gas industry"
Read more about the "AI Gold Rush" in PA here: nytimes.com/2026/08/31/clima…
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PJM, our the electric grid operator, is falling behind when it comes to bringing cleaner, safer energy online.
PA needs more renewables on the grid to protect our health & planet and make our electricity system more reliable during times of peak demand- ieefa.org/resources/pjm-lags…
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Interested in what it's like going car-free in Philly? Inga Saffron writes about her experience getting off gas and onto public transit. Not only can it be healthier, but it helps clean the air for us all.
Check out her article in the @PhillyInquirer inquirer.com/real-estate/car…
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ICYMI: Our recent report found that bacteria from fecal matter is polluting Pennsylvania rivers and streams. Read more from @PennCapitalStar penncapital-star.com/energy-…
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What an awesome way to generate solar energy! Take a look at Swiss innovation at work to put solar panels on railroad tracks in this pilot project. #gosolar swissinfo.ch/eng/emissions-r…
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