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ICYMI: Hartwood Acres Park has joined a national network of protected old-growth forests, becoming the first site in Allegheny County to receive the distinction!

Pa. park joins national network of protected old-growth forests The park’s mixed hardwood forest features red and white oak, sugar maple, black cherry, shagbark hickory, red maple and American beech.

A win for air quality!

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that air pollution limits tightened by the EPA under President Joe Biden should remain in force.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/06/26/court-rules-against-trump-administration-air-pollution-limits

Court rules against Trump administration on air pollution limits Circuit court finds the EPA under President Joe Biden had authority to issue stricter controls on fine particulate matter, the nation’s deadliest air pollutant.

From churches to HOAs, communities are stepping up for a clean energy future. However, there are a lot of challenges communities may face in their advocacy. Our Clean Energy Advocate Belle Sherwood joins Community Action Works for their summer webinar "Success in Solar Campaigns" to share her experience working with houses of worship and schools that have gone solar, along with tips to help your community take the next solar step.

Join the webinar on Monday, July 13th at 12pm on Zoom. RSVP today-

Summer Webinar Series: Success in Solar Campaigns! - Community Action Works From churches to HOAs, communities are stepping up for a clean energy future. However, there are a lot of challenges communities may face in their advocacy. To lead a successful campaign, hear from community leaders who have worked in diverse settings to get solar projects large and small across the...