Earth Day, the world’s largest environmental movement, is Monday, April 22, 2024. This year’s theme is Planet vs. Plastics, which focuses on the bold goal of a 60% reduction of plastic production by 2040 for the sake of human and planetary health.
As we celebrate our planet this Earth Day, remember that it takes a team effort to build a healthier and brighter future for all. You play an important role in creating a more sustainable world and know that Pennsylvania Senate Democrats are working right alongside you.
We are committed to fighting for the future of our planet for generations to come. One of our key priorities as a caucus is clean air, water, and energy for every Pennsylvanian. That means our members are working to combat climate change, investing in clean, green, and safe energy, holding fossil fuel industries accountable, working to make sure every community has clean water, and much more.
You can learn more about our commitment to the environment here.
Effects of Climate Change
Rising temperatures
Rising sea levels
More frequent extreme weather events
Land degradation
Loss of wildlife and biodiversity
Get Involved, Go Green
Tell elected officials this issue matters to you
Say 'No' to fast fashion
Support energy efficiency at home
Plant trees
Buy local and seasonal food
Encourage others to take action
Pennsylvania Democrats will continue to fight for a healthy planet.
Our priorities include:
Energy efficiency and renewable energy
Addressing environmentally hazardous and destructive business practices
Environmental justice and equity
Reducing carbon emissions
Clean drinking water
Investment in jobs and infrastructure that support a sustainable future for Pennsylvania
Our Members at Work
Legislators Call on Wolf Administration to Revoke Mariner East Pipeline Permits in Chester County
Muth, Innamorato Proposes Legislation to Protect Health, Environment
Senator Muth Calls for Mariner East Permits to be Withdrawn, Following Multiple Dangerous Spills
Senators Santarsiero and Yaw Ask Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation to Include Funding for Well Plugging in Next Stimulus Bill
Senator Costa to Introduce Cap and Invest Bill For Pennsylvania
Leach Proposes Constitutional Ban on Fracking
Dinniman Issues Statement on Pipeline Fine, Settlement
Senator Maria Collett Joined by More State Legislators Across the Country Committing to Protect Drinking Water
Innamorato, Muth host briefing on SW PA childhood cancer
FBI Investigation into Pipeline Permits Echoes Dinniman’s Repeated and Long-Standing Concerns
Legislators Introduce Local Solar Program in House and Senate
Climate Caucus Praises Governor’s Proposal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Senator Costa Applauds Governor’s Move on Environmental Protection, Pledges to Continue the Fight in the Legislature
Pledges to Continue the Fight in the Legislature
Harrisburg, Pa. − October 3, 2019 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. applauded Governor Tom Wolf’s move today to instruct the PA Department of Environmental Protection to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
RGGI is a market-based collaboration among nine Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change while generating economic growth.
Leach Proposes Constitutional Ban on Fracking
