Data centers in VA and MD need more energy. So why are PA communities being asked to host new gas infrastructure? This project would add 50+ miles of new pipeline, expand compressor stations & increase fracked gas transport capacity, while being presented as a simple upgrade. More: aboutoakleaf.com.
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Feet First Philly, a pedestrian advocacy project of the Clean Air Council, has opened applications for the seventh round of its Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grants, offering $500-$2,500 for projects that improve public spaces and pedestrian safety across Philadelphia. More info: buff.ly/eHpUTmP
Believing the myths around plastic can distract from the actual solutions. As Plastic-Free July comes to a close, it’s important to remember that recycling alone can't keep up with the amount of plastic being produced. Learn more: plasticfreejuly.org
The future of Philly's energy system is being decided now. Philadelphia Gas Works is developing plans to reduce climate pollution and meet the city’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Attend the next community meeting to make your voice heard.📅 Aug. 12 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. Register: buff.ly/J9tWMhd
For decades, Pennsylvanians have called for stronger protections from methane pollution. Governor Shapiro and DEP have answered that call by announcing plans to develop new methane standards for the oil and gas industry. Learn more: buff.ly/PLLhhoe
As data centers drive demand for more energy, communities across PA could see more oil and gas development. Join us on July 29 or a free webinar exploring the connection between data centers, fracking, and why stronger protective buffers can help keep PA communities safer. Register: buff.ly/zMSYH6x
Thank you to 90.5 WSEA News in Pittsburgh for covering our partnership with WHEN Justice and the importance of ensuring communities have the resources to hold major industrial projects accountable. Read the story: buff.ly/r3EphfR
I-95 Overnight Construction 🌛 Tonight 7/22, through Friday 7/24, one lane will be closed on southbound I-95 from Broad St (Rt 611) and Enterprise Ave, from 9pm until 5am. A double lane closure will be in place beginning at Midnight. For more I-95 info visit 95Revive.com
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🎉 Congratulations to the 16 organizations selected for Feet First Philly's 6th Annual Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program! 📅 Applications for the 7th round of funding open August 3. Learn more about this year's awardees and upcoming funding opportunities: buff.ly/Me1G7RJ
It’s Plastic-Free July, and we’re taking a closer look at one of the least-known sources of plastic pollution: nurdles. Before plastic becomes a water bottle, food container, or toy, it usually starts as a tiny plastic pellet called a nurdle. 👉 Swipe to learn more about nurdles.
What's going on with I-95? 🤔 Improvements include: -Rehabilitating the bridge deck, substructure concrete, and painting steel superstructures -Replacing bridge parapets and improving lighting and drainage -Upgrading the main Girard Point Bridge pier in the Schuylkill Visit 95Revive.com for more!
I-95 Construction Update 🚧 🌛 Saturday, July 18, from 9 PM to 9 AM, southbound I-95 will close a lane, followed by a double lane closure from 10 PM to 6 AM, on between Broad St (Route 611) and Enterprise Ave. Follow for more updates, or for more information on this project, visit 95Revive.com
⚠️ Air quality is unhealthy across much of Pennsylvania today due to wildfire smoke. Many communities, including Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Susquehanna Valley, and Mercer County, have reached the unhealthy range on the Air Quality Index (AQI). Check your air quality: map.purpleair.com
Construction is resuming TOMORROW on the $261.5 million project to rehabilitate I-95 Girard Point Bridge & nine approach structures. Thursday, 7/16, from 9 PM to 5 AM, a lane will be closed on I-95 between Enterprise Ave and Broad St (Route 611). More info on this project at 95Revive.com
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New reporting reveals that Jared Kushner's private equity firm, Affinity Partners, has invested in the proposed Homer City redevelopment, which would transform the former coal plant into one of the nation's largest gas-fired power plants to supply AI data centers. Read about it: buff.ly/RrI98th
Tonight is the MLB All-Star Game 2026! ⚾️ 🌟 🎆 Avoid getting stuck on I-95 by taking public transit, biking, and more. Check out how to get around without driving at
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This easy-to-use map can help you plan your car-free route using available public transportation with SEPTA, PATCO, New Jersey Transit, Indego bike share, or finding park-and-ride locations.
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Pennsylvania's new state budget is a missed opportunity. Lawmakers failed to secure a long-term funding solution for public transit and failed to advance meaningful policies to address the rapid expansion of hyperscale data centers. Read our full statement: buff.ly/9ug8wlH
Plastic doesn't disappear. It breaks down into tiny particles called microplastics. Researchers have found them in the air, water, food, and even inside the human body. This Plastic-Free July, we’re taking a look at where microplastics. 🔗 More: buff.ly/qGiyPe7
As electricity demand grows, we can invest in clean energy or double down on fossil fuels. Our latest op-ed looks at Amazon's proposed data center, which could bring 350 gas-powered generators to the region & why data center growth shouldn't become an excuse for more pollution. bit.ly/350generators
Happy Fourth of July! 🎆 There will be NO additional closures on I-95 until after the 250th Celebration and the MLB All-Star Game! For the Summer 2026 update, and to see what has been completed so far, check out
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June 30, 2026 – Placement of additional deck beams for the expanded cover over Interstate 95 and Christopher Columbus Boulevard is scheduled to resume later this year as the remaining sections of the…
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🥵 PA is facing several days of dangerous heat, with temps nearing or topping 100°F. As extreme heat becomes more common, investing in cleaner energy solutions can help protect public health and reduce pollution. Stay hydrated, take breaks, and check local air quality before extended activity.
Nearly one million Pennsylvanians rely on public transit, but without dedicated state funding, riders could be left stranded. Join Clean Air Council and our partners this Friday as we call on state leaders to invest in reliable public transportation. Learn more: buff.ly/nyH353T
What if generating your own clean energy was as simple as plugging in an appliance? Plug-in solar bills have been introduced in 33 states, including Pennsylvania. House Bill 1971 would allow residents to use plug-in solar systems of up to 1,200 watts. Read more: buff.ly/eysA06I
This spring, the Trump and Shapiro administrations announced plans to keep Conemaugh Station & Keystone Station operating through 2032. Instead of doubling down on coal, PA should accelerate renewable energy projects & invest in solutions that protect our environment and our communities.
Our community composting work is getting national attention! 🌱Waste Dive recently featured our composting program in a nationwide story on EPA-funded recycling and organics initiatives, highlighting how local action is making a big impact. Read the full Waste Dive feature: buff.ly/zOvmEcS
In an article published today in Rolling Stone and DeSmog, residents raise concerns about a Washington County, PA waste facility located near homes and parks where testing found elevated levels of radioactivity. More: buff.ly/WVYBeW9
Plastic does not decompose. It breaks down into smaller pieces, creating microplastics that can stay in the environment for thousands of years. Take our survey and help inform our statewide campaign for stronger protections against plastic pollution. 🔗 buff.ly/dsRFH0A
I-95 Update 🚧 Starting TODAY, 6/17, through 6/26, from 6am to 3pm, these locations may have weekday lane closures: Venango St from Bath St to E. Allen St Castor Ave from Richmond St to I-95 N on-ramp Richmond St from Wheatsheaf Lane to E. Butler St Wheatsheaf Lane from Richmond St to E. Thompson
⚽ 🎆 Heading to a FIFA match or the America250 events in Philadelphia this summer? Skip the traffic, save on parking, and reduce air pollution with Clean Air Council's new GoPhillyGo Car-Free Routes Map. Try it: gophillygo.cleanair.org
Pennsylvania was promised a petrochemical renaissance. But rather than boost the economy, the industry has poured pollution into communities instead. This is a finding of a report out today by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Read the report: buff.ly/dY0bTiG