Data Centers: Even Worse Than You Think
June 27, 2026
Two aspects of giant data centers are regularly in the news – they use huge amounts of electricity and water. There are even more issues to be concerned about – noise, air pollution, light pollution, water pollution, land use and conflicted elected...
Key Data Center Legislation Advancing in Pennsylvania
June 27, 2026
Following our recent action alert on House Bill 1834 (the bill directing the Public Utility Commission to establish regulations for large data centers to protect ratepayers and grid reliability), we wanted to share an overview of other important...
The Federal Credit for Non-profit/Commercial Solar Installations
June 20, 2026
Installing solar is a great way to control electricity costs. A solar installation locks in an electricity rate for the power generated by the solar panels over an average life of 25 years. With electricity rates predicted to continue to rise, it is...
Preserving Erie County’s County Farm: A Lasting Investment in Open Space
June 20, 2026
In Erie County, Pennsylvania, an important decision is approaching—one that will shape the character of our communities for generations. The Erie County Farm consists of approximately 195.8 acres of publicly owned agricultural land, including 159.8...
June 2026: The Sylvanian
May 31, 2026
Welcome to the online-only Pennsylvania Chapter newsletter, the Sylvanian! Please read our June 2026 issue!
The Fight for Environmental Justice in Chester
May 17, 2026
By any measure, the City of Chester, Pennsylvania, is a poster child for environmental injustice. Located on the Delaware River just 18 miles south of Philadelphia, Chester has borne all of the adverse impacts of post-industrial decline.
Taking the Allegheny Mountain Fight to Harrisburg!
May 17, 2026
Last month, the Citizens to Save Allegheny Mountain (CTSAM) took its fight against the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) to the Capitol. The PTC continues to pursue its disastrous plan to carve a gash through the mountain a mile long, 300 feet...
Insects Need Help Now
May 17, 2026
You may have heard native insects are declining globally, nationally, and in Pennsylvania. Insect decline and loss is happening faster than the decline of other species.
The Green Amendment: It's Your Right!
May 17, 2026
The North Central Pennsylvania Group held a successful Earth Day event at Bucknell University that featured Shaelyn Parker, Green Amendments For The Generations and a Delaware Riverkeeper, and Devon Guyer, Staff Attorney, Green Amendments For The...
Judge Rules to Restore National Park Signage on Slavery at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia
February 17, 2026
Philadelphia, Pa. - On Monday, February 16, a federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to restore signage at Independence National Historical Park examining the legacy of slavery at the site. The signage was removed on January 21, and the city...
