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
Nuestros miembros en acción
Senators Santarsiero, Martin & Cappelletti Introduce Legislation to Help Counties in Collection of Household Hazardous Waste
BUCKS COUNTY − June 15, 2022 − Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10), Scott Martin (R-13) and Amanda Cappelletti (D-17) have introduced legislation to help counties with the collection of household hazardous waste. Senate Bill 1220 would increase the limit on...
Sen. Fontana Applauds Over $50,000 in Electric Car Grants Awarded to Allegheny County
Allegheny County – April 19, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana commended the Department of Environmental Protection for investing in electric vehicles for use in Allegheny County. Across the commonwealth, funding went to 13 municipalities and...
La senadora Collett reacciona ante el anuncio del plan MCL de PFAS del DEP
Bajo Gwynedd, Pa. - 16 de noviembre de 2021 - Hoy, el Departamento de Protección Ambiental de Pensilvania (DEP) anunció que la Junta de Calidad Ambiental (JCA) aprobó su plan para establecer niveles máximos de contaminantes (MCL) de dos formas de...
Muth, Sturla presentan la Ley de Recursos Hídricos de Pensilvania
HARRISBURG, 8 de noviembre de 2021 - La senadora estatal Katie Muth, demócrata de Chester/Montgomery/Berks, y el representante estatal Mike Sturla, demócrata de Lancaster, anunciaron hoy que han presentado la Ley de Recursos Hídricos de Pensilvania tanto en la Cámara (H.B. 20) como en el Senado (S.B. 868) para mejorar...
Líderes locales se reúnen en el Centro Medioambiental Comunitario de Cobbs Creek para pedir financiación para infraestructuras medioambientales
FILADELFIA - 3 de noviembre de 2021 - Los senadores Anthony H. Williams (D-Delaware/Filadelfia), Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester), y Amanda Cappelletti (D-Delaware/Montgomery) se unieron a la representante estatal Regina Young (D-Delaware/Filadelfia), a la...
Un proyecto de ley ampliaría el acceso a la energía solar
Harrisburg, PA - 26 de octubre de 2021 - El senador Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) y el senador Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) han presentado una legislación que ampliaría el acceso a la energía solar a través de un programa voluntario local, garantizando al mismo tiempo la protección adecuada de los contribuyentes. Proyecto de ley del Senado 919,...
El senador Kearney emite una declaración y elogia al AG Shapiro de Pa. AG Shapiro por presentar cargos contra Energy Transfer Partners
SPRINGFIELD, PA - 5 de octubre de 2021 - Aplaudo la decisión del Fiscal General Josh Shapiro de acusar penalmente a Energy Transfer Partners de delitos ambientales por su desastrosa construcción de oleoductos. El anuncio de hoy es un paso hacia la justicia y...
Comitta pide la paralización del proyecto de oleoducto Mariner East
WEST CHESTER - 5 de octubre de 2021 - La senadora estatal Carolyn Comitta, presidenta de la minoría del Comité de Recursos Ambientales y Energía del Senado, emitió la siguiente declaración sobre el anuncio de hoy de que el fiscal general de Pensilvania, Josh Shapiro...
La Comisión de Política Regional apoya la eliminación de las lagunas jurídicas en materia de residuos peligrosos
HARRISBURG - 30 de septiembre de 2021 - En el día de hoy, la Senadora Estatal Katie Muth (D-Montgomery/Chester/Berks), Presidenta del Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado, junto con el Rep. Innamorato (D-Allegheny) organizaron una audiencia política sobre la legislación que cerraría...
#GO100PA: Un futuro renovable para Pensilvania
Harrisburg, PA − September 21, 2021 − Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D- Montgomery, Delaware), Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks, Chester, Montgomery), Representative Christopher Rabb (D-Philadelphia), Representative Danielle Friel Otten (D-Chester) joined...
Comitta Applauds RGGI Approval
HARRISBURG − September 1, 2021 – State Senator Carolyn Comitta, Minority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today issued the following statement upon the Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission’s 3-2 vote on final approval...
Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee Fails to Address Climate Crisis
HARRISBURG − August 18, 2021 − State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) was met with blank stares in the state Capitol today as she pressed the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee to prioritize a comprehensive plan to invest in Pennsylvania and address the environmental and public health issues impacting communities across the Commonwealth.
On the One-Year Anniversary of Sunoco Spill, Sen. Muth & Rep. Friel Otten Condemn Sunoco, DEP for Lack of Remediation at Marsh Creek Lake
CHESTER COUNTY − August 11, 2021 - Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of Sunoco’s massive spill of drilling fluid at its Mariner East 2 pipeline construction site near Marsh Creek State Park. On August 10, 2020, Sunoco spilled approximately 8,000 gallons of...
Comitta, Herrin Introduce RGGI Investments Act to Benefit the Environment and Economy
HARRISBURG − June 14, 2021 – As Pennsylvania moves forward towards reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions by participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), Governor Tom Wolf today joined state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Dianne...
Declaración de Boscola sobre la votación para ampliar las herramientas necesarias para hacer frente a la crisis del COVID
Harrisburg - 10 de junio 2021 - Hoy, he votado en apoyo de ambos HB854, la ampliación de las exenciones necesarias para hacer frente a la crisis COVID como una cuestión de legislación, y HR 106, poniendo fin a la declaración de emergencia. Al emitir estos votos, vi mi decisión como una oportunidad para...