Delaware Riverkeeper Network
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Environmental Advocacy Nonprofit. Giving a voice to the Delaware River & all its communities.
Society is starting to wake up to how damaging dams are to our environment. They fragment ecosystems and stop sediment from moving, fish from migrating, and create warm, still reservoirs.
www.cnn.com/2026/05/27/w...
#dams
#rivers
#manmade
#freshwater
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Rivers set free: Why countries are tearing down hundreds of dams
https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/27/world/why-countries-are-tearing-down-hundreds-of-dams-spc-c2e
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If you're wondering how to fight back against aggressive data center growth, industrial pollution, or environmental degradation in your community, please join us at Berks Nature Center on June 2nd for a nature walk and environmental advocacy workshop!
bit.ly/AdvWorkshop62
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Data center in King of Prussia/Upper Merion was met with huge opposition at planning commission meeting last night. It would be eight buildings total covering 4.5 million sq feet.
6abc.com/post/packed-...
#aI
#datacenter
#datawarehouse
#environment
#energy
#schuylkillriver
#schuylkill
#water
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Packed Upper Merion meeting highlights divide over proposed data center campus
Fire officials and about a half dozen police officers were present as the meeting reached standing-room-only capacity, with overflow rooms and the township lobby filled as residents waited to speak.
https://6abc.com/post/packed-upper-merion-twp-meeting-highlights-deep-divide-proposed-data-center-campus/19184304/
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Horseshoe crabs are more than 250 million years old. But because of humans, their populations are in decline. We must do more to protect these animals from going extinct.
www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/05/shou...
#horseshoecrabs
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Should horseshoe crabs gain Endangered Species Act protection? | NJ Spotlight News
Their blood, prized by the biomedical industry, protects human life. Conservationists say synthetic alternatives are available
https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/05/should-horseshoe-crabs-gain-endangered-species-act-protection/
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Canceled! The Millville Board of Commissioners voted in a new ordinance that banned data centers in the town, stopping a 2.6 million sq ft, 1.4 gigawatt data center from being built.
newjersey.news12.com/2026/05/20/m...
#datacenter
#ai
#datawarehouse
#millville
#newjersey
#energy
#electricity
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Have you signed on to the letter to New York Attorney General? We want the NY Green Amendment enforced, as voted for by a vast majority of the state. Sign on to the letter today:
delawareriverkeeper.org/new-yorks-gr...
#NYGreenAmendment
#CleanAir
#CleanWater
#Climate
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New York’s Green Amendment Needs Your Voice – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
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https://delawareriverkeeper.org/new-yorks-green-amendment-needs-your-voice/
4 days ago
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Around a third of the world's fertilizer travels through the
#straitofHormuz
. With the war and tariffs still going on, farmers may be looking at biosolids as fertilizer, but that can be problematic as we explore n our next webinar. May 27th at 7:00pm.
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Biosolids and Sewage Sludge – The Impacts of its Application on Farms in Pennsylvania. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Protecting communities from the disposal of a toxic waste stream – JOIN US for a free webinar examining this agricultural practice: Wednesday, May 27, 7pm Sewage sludge, processed into “biosolids”,...
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ML98Dj3SR8Krjz3ZnQ2rog
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To better understand how Combined Sewer Overflows are affecting our waterways, we're recruiting volunteers in the Philadelphia area to help monitor them once a week. If interested, please sign up here!
bit.ly/CSOMonitor
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CSO Monitoring
Join DRN and Riverways as a Community Scientist this Spring!
https://bit.ly/CSOMonitor
8 days ago
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The Delaware Riverkeeper Network and Berks Nature invite you to join us for a hike and advocacy workshop, June 2nd, 5:30pm at The Nature Center in Reading, PA. If interested, please join us and invite your friends too!
givebutter.com/hike-and-adv...
#advocacy
#watershed
#environment
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Hike and Advocacy Training
By Delaware Riverkeeper Network
https://givebutter.com/hike-and-advocacy-training-tc6j5k
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NY Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is accepting comments regarding the Camp FIMFO luxury resort project's Pollutant Discharge Permit Application, which is due June 5th. Send DEC a message here:
bit.ly/FIMFOPERMIT
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Comments Needed on Camp FIMFO Permit Application – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
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https://bit.ly/FIMFOPERMIT
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After a brief hiatus, our
#Riverwatch
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bit.ly/NewRiverwatch
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Riverwatch - The Tale of the Endangered Atlantic Sturgeon of the Delaware River
Take a deep dive (figuratively) into Delaware Riverkeeper Network’s storied history with the critically endangered Atlantic Sturgeon of the Delaware River. W...
https://bit.ly/NewRiverwatch
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Reacting to the news. In 2024, we celebrated when the EPA finally instituted safe drinking water standards for toxic PFAS, or "forever chemicals". But just this week, the EPA announced their intention to remove these regulations.
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Press Release: Delaware Riverkeeper Network Statement on EPA rollback of PFAS safe drinking water regulations ============= Read the full press release here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1RVem...
#PFAS
#DrinkingWater
#EPA
#foreverchemcials
#Darkwaters
#environment
#waterquality
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Heads up folks! Our Schuylkill River Paddle will now take place Memorial Day - Monday, May 25th. While spots are currently full, you can join the waitlist by registering here.
bit.ly/LTPwithDRN
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R3 Schuylkill River Kayak Trip
Join DRN, Pottstown NAACP, and The Ricketts Center for a free, family-friendly kayaking trip down the Schuylkill River!
https://bit.ly/LTPwithDRN
11 days ago
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Are we fertilizing our fields with toxic chemicals? We're hosting a webinar on May 27th, 7:00pm covering biosolids application on farm fields in Pennsylvania. Join us. Register here:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Biosolids and Sewage Sludge – The Impacts of its Application on Farms in Pennsylvania. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Protecting communities from the disposal of a toxic waste stream – JOIN US for a free webinar examining this agricultural practice: Wednesday, May 27, 7pm Sewage sludge, processed into “biosolids”,...
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ML98Dj3SR8Krjz3ZnQ2rog
15 days ago
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Hundreds of people attended the virtual town hall on Wednesday and the concerns were many. The lack of transparency and information, tax breaks, local ordinances and zoning laws, affordability, quality of life, and water and energy were major concerns.
insideclimatenews.org/news/1405202...
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An Outpouring of Frustration Over Pennsylvania’s Rapid Data Center Growth - Inside Climate News
At an online town hall meeting, speakers said there’s too little transparency and too much state government support for the industry.
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/14052026/pennsylvania-residents-speak-against-data-center-growth/
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Comment on Camp FIMFO's SPDES permit application to NYSDEC by June 5th! WE NEED YOUR HELP TO TELL DEC THAT CONSIDERATION OF THIS APPLICATION IS PREMATURE AND AN INAPPROPRIATE USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES. More information and talking points here:
bit.ly/FIMFOPERMIT
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Comments Needed on Camp FIMFO Permit Application – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
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https://bit.ly/FIMFOPERMIT
15 days ago
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Just a reminder that you can join us this Saturday 10:30am to 1:00pm for a little fishing demo and practice on the Schuylkill River right in Pottstown. Great for people of all ages, especially those wanting to learn. Equipment provided. Register here (free):
bit.ly/LTFwithDRN
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Learn to Fish Event
Free, family-friendly learn-to-fish event for the Pottstown community
https://bit.ly/LTFwithDRN
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On May 14, 2026, Delaware Riverkeeper Network submitted a robust comment on a Consent Decree regarding the remediation of the toxic Bishop Tube site.
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We have to keep an close eye on potential LNG projects near these communities because they're being targeted. This is a densely populated area that needs relief, not more pollution and threat of explosion.
gridphilly.com/blog-home/20...
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The struggle over a potential liquefied natural gas export facility shifts to Eddystone in Delaware County - Grid Magazine
Developers may be in negotiations with Eddystone borough leaders to site a plant along the densely populated Delaware County waterfront.
https://gridphilly.com/blog-home/2026/05/01/a-proposed-lng-export-terminal-on-the-delaware-riverfront-sparks-controversy/
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It's not just a sport, but a bonding experience, a way to connect with nature. Join us next Sat, May 16th for a guided fishing event—open to all. If you've never fished before or want to learn the basics, this is a great way to spend the morning.
bit.ly/LTFwithDRN
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Learn to Fish Event
Free, family-friendly learn-to-fish event for the Pottstown community
https://bit.ly/LTFwithDRN
21 days ago
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More than 80 data centers in New Jersey. 5 More are being planned and one is under construction. Find out where they are:
www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/04/are-...
#NJ
#datacenter
#energy
#environment
#water
#electricity
#AI
#datawarehouse
#warehouse
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Are data centers in your community, or on way? Explore the map | NJ Spotlight News
As the region's electrical grid is taxed by power-gobbling AI, more warehouse-size installations will add stress
https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/04/are-data-centers-in-your-community-or-on-way-explore-the-map/
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May 14th deadline approaching. We need you to sign our letter directed to Governor Josh Shapiro and PADEP, to demand an extended, more equitable, and more accessible public comment process for the toxic Bishop Tube site.
bit.ly/BishopTubeCD
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New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore
https://bit.ly/BishopTubeCD
23 days ago
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Philadelphia's creeks and rivers are significantly impacted by its outdated CSO or Combined Sewer Overflow infrastructure—which is why we're seeking volunters to monitor these outfalls throughout the city. If interested, reach out:
bit.ly/CSOMonitor
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CSO Monitoring
Join DRN and Riverways as a Community Scientist this Spring!
https://bit.ly/CSOMonitor
23 days ago
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Please sign petition to stop construction atop Sunoco's 70 year old jet fuel pipeline that has been leaking and contaminating soil and groundwater:
www.change.org/p/please-sig...
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Sign the Petition
Please sign petition to stop construction over Sunoco's 70 year old jet fuel pipeline
https://www.change.org/p/please-sign-petition-to-stop-construction-over-sunoco-s-70-year-old-jet-fuel-pipeline
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" “I think at this point, we're trying to put a Band-Aid on a bullet hole,” said Anneke van Rossum, of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network. “Every community faces a different harm. Some are seriously concerned about the water issues they're already facing... >>
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Environmental advocates call for data center moratorium in Pa. Capitol
More than 2,000 people signed an invitation to a planned town hall delivered to Gov. Josh Shapiro's office.
https://www.fox43.com/article/news/politics/pennsylvania-data-center-moratorium-peoples-town-hall/521-f144a324-0603-4bca-ba83-41b4280ee159
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Next Saturday, May 16th, join us at Riverfront Park in Pottstown for a guided fishing adventure. Learn how to tie a knot, cast a line, untangle lines, and reeling in the fish once hooked. This is a great way to spend time with the family! Fishing gear will be provided.
bit.ly/LTFwithDRN
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Learn to Fish Event
Free, family-friendly learn-to-fish event for the Pottstown community
https://bit.ly/LTFwithDRN
25 days ago
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Last week we talked about the Philadelphia Port Cruise terminal on the Delaware River and shared any details we had on use of LNG for these operations. Watch the webinar to learn more:
youtu.be/N0YGwON3fG4
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What Do Cruise Ships Have to Do with Liquefied Natural Gas in the Port of Philadelphia?
In this webinar we explore the Philadelphia Port Authority’s (PPA) plans to bring the cruise ship industry to Philadelphia and the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as fuel. What are the public…
https://youtu.be/N0YGwON3fG4
25 days ago
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Register now to get free native plants for your garden when you attend our free Pollinator workshop tomorrow, May 5th, 7-8pm in Yeadon!
bit.ly/YeadonPollinator
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https://bit.ly/YeadonPollinator
26 days ago
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On May 1st, developers submitted an application to the Plymouth Twp Zoning Board for their data center at 900 Conshohocken Rd. You can view their application here.
www.plymouthtownship.org/plymouth-tow...
#Schuylkill
#DataCenter
#PlymouthTownship
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Plymouth Township Receives Zoning Hearing Board Application for Proposed Data Center - Plymouth Township
Plymouth Township has received an application to the Township’s Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) seeking a special exception to develop a data center at the former steel mill site at 900 Conshohocken Road.…
https://www.plymouthtownship.org/plymouth-township-receives-zoning-hearing-board-application-for-proposed-data-center/
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"Researchers... detected PFAS — a class of man-made chemicals linked to cancer and other health risks — at every stage of the wastewater process, including in fields where treated sludge has been applied for years."
www.wral.com/news/local/n...
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State study finds PFAS in sewage sludge spread on NC farmland, with no limits in place
A state study found PFAS in sewage sludge, soil and water across North Carolina. Despite widespread use on farmland, there are no limits or required testing for the chemicals.
https://www.wral.com/news/local/nc-study-pfas-sewage-sludge-spread-farmland-no-limits-april-2026/
26 days ago
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Pennsylvania is considering issuing revised permits that cover biosolids and sewage sludge. We'll talk about the issue more in our upcoming webinar on May 27th. Register here:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Biosolids and Sewage Sludge – The Impacts of its Application on Farms in Pennsylvania. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Protecting communities from the disposal of a toxic waste stream – JOIN US for a free webinar examining this agricultural practice: Wednesday, May 27, 7pm Sewage sludge, processed into “biosolids”,...
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ML98Dj3SR8Krjz3ZnQ2rog
29 days ago
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Get free native plants when you attend! We're hosting a pollinator workshop this Tuesday in Yeadon, PA. Come and join us to learn how to make your garden thrive and contribute to the health of your local ecosystem. Tuesday, May 5, 7pm
bit.ly/YeadonPollinator
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https://bit.ly/YeadonPollinator
30 days ago
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One bad decision leads to another. The proliferation of data centers, divestment from solar and wind, are incentivizing the continuation of legacy coal.
penncapital-star.com/energy-envir...
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Pa.'s largest coal-fired power plants would stay open until 2032 in proposed DEP deal • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Instead of shutting down, owners of the Keystone and Conemaugh generating stations have agreed to make upgrades.
https://penncapital-star.com/energy-environment/pa-s-largest-coal-fired-power-plants-would-stay-open-until-2032-in-proposed-dep-deal/
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"The justices will decide whether thousands of lawsuits against Roundup’s maker, Monsanto, are allowed under federal law. A decision in Bayer’s favor would largely bring that litigation to an end, and billions of dollars are at stake."
www.usnews.com/news/nationa...
#glyphosate
#bayer
#monsanto
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https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2026-04-27/supreme-court-divided-over-bayer-roundup-cancer-lawsuits-heres-whats-at-stake
about 1 month ago
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Free and open to the public. Equipment provided. We'll be teaching the basics of fishing, so come join us! Sign up here:
bit.ly/LTFwithDRN
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about 1 month ago
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We can do better than this. Vehicular traffic, wildfire smoke, burning of waste and fossil fuels are all contributing to the poor air quality which affects large segments of the population.
whyy.org/articles/phi...
#airquality
#smoke
#pollution
#emissions
#fossilfuels
#asthma
#incinerators
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Philadelphia region’s air quality ranking worsens in annual lung health report
The American Lung Association says the Philly area is among the worst in the country for levels of a pollutant that can cause lung and heart issues.
https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-region-air-quality-ranking/
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We want Governor Shapiro and the rest of the Pennsylvania legislature and local officials to hear from the public about our views on the rapid encroachment of data centers in our communities. Inviting everyone to the PA Town Hall on May 13th, 7-9pm.
bit.ly/InfoPATownHallDataCenters
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Virtual Pennsylvania Town Hall on Data Centers – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
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https://bit.ly/InfoPATownHallDataCenters
about 1 month ago
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Guaranteed you'll feel good after this! Come out and plant trees with us this Saturday, May 2, 9am to noon, at Reverend Evers Park in Camden.
#treeplanting
#earthmonth
#earthday
#arborday
#canopy
#riparianbuffers
#biodiversity
#trees
#green
#sustainability
about 1 month ago
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Our 4-session virtual rain garden course has a few openings for the next sessions! The 2nd session takes place tmrw April 29th, 7:00pm —if you're interested in taking part, please make sure to contact Ryan R at
[email protected]
or 610-353-1555x5 ASAP
delawareriverkeeper.org/events/virtu...
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about 1 month ago
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Get marching this Sat, May 2nd, 11:30am, starting at Chester City Hall. Make our voices heard!! Caravan and march to support local residents fighting for environmentally healthy living conditions in Chester against trash incinerators, LNG, and hydrogen hubs!
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Join us this Thursday, April 30th, 7:00pm for a webinar on the Phila Cruise port and its connection to LNG:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Cuise Ships and LNG. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
What do Cruise Ships in Philadelphia have to do with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)? Webinar 7pm, Thursday, April 30 REGISTER Below: Join us to learn about the Philadelphia Port Authority’s (PPA) plans...
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wp1ewlMVTQSF2dkgCGbMPg
about 1 month ago
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Are you an attorney? The EARTH needs lawyers! Check out the @planetarylawyerproject about how you can use your skills to help fight climate change. They're hosting the 2026 Climate Pro Bono Bootcamp this Tuesday, April 28th, 11am ET.
planetarylawyerproject.com/pro-bono-boo...
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The Planetary Lawyer Project
Join the Pro Bono Bootcamp and enhance your legal skills for environmental work while supporting climate initiatives.
https://planetarylawyerproject.com/pro-bono-bootcamp-1
about 1 month ago
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The Better Path Coalition and No False Climate Solutions PA are hosting a statewide virtual town hall on data centers from 7 – 9 p.m. on May 13. We're inviting the public to come and speak up. Here's all you need to know:
bit.ly/InfoPATownHallDataCenters
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Virtual Pennsylvania Town Hall on Data Centers – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
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https://bit.ly/InfoPATownHallDataCenters
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Pennsylvanians don't want these detention facilities in their communities. Keep DHS and ICE warehouses out.
www.citizenstandard.com/news/local/e...
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Environmental organizations file to intervene opposing proposed ICE Detention Centers in Berks and Schuylkill Counties
HARRISBURG – On Friday, April 17, two environmental organizations, Green Amendments For The Generations and the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, have filed legal petitions to help stop the Department of…
https://www.citizenstandard.com/news/local/environmental-organizations-file-to-intervene-opposing-proposed-ice-detention-centers-in-berks-and-schuylkill-counties/article_4da05f14-c714-42d2-9096-a12c4d042bdf.html
about 1 month ago
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Calling on volunteers to join us for a tree planting event on Saturday, May 2nd. The Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Trust for Public Land, and Morgan Village Circle CDC are teaming up to plant trees at Reverend Evers Park in Camden, NJ.
delawareriverkeeper.org/events/rever...
about 1 month ago
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What's next after finally ratifying a constitutional right to clean air and clean water? New York needs to enforce it. Sign on to the letter to demand that our rights be honored!
bit.ly/ProtectMyNYRights
#NYGreenAmendment
#NY
#NewYork
#EnvironmentalRights
#CleanAir
#Cleanwater
about 1 month ago
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Hydrogen is NOT clean energy. It requires fossil fuels and fossil infrastructure to produce. And any production from renewable sources are inefficient. This is another scheme to pump money into the fossil fuel industry.
www.pikecountycourier.com/opinion/lett...
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Join us to learn about the Philadelphia Port Authority’s (PPA) plans to bring the cruise ship industry to Philadelphia and the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as fuel. Thursday, April 30, 7:00pm Register for the webinar here:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Cuise Ships and LNG. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
What do Cruise Ships in Philadelphia have to do with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)? Webinar 7pm, Thursday, April 30 REGISTER Below: Join us to learn about the Philadelphia Port Authority’s (PPA) plans...
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wp1ewlMVTQSF2dkgCGbMPg
about 1 month ago
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Volunteers needed next Saturday, May 2nd to help spruce up Reverend Evers Park! We'll be planting trees to increase canopy cover for the playground and improve the buffer to Newton Creek. Tools provided!
delawareriverkeeper.org/events/rever...
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Reverend Evers Park Tree Planting – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
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https://delawareriverkeeper.org/events/reverend-evers-park-tree-planting/
about 1 month ago
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