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  Emily Gale · [email protected]
June 17, 2022 at 9:21 PM

Juneteenth

Hi — People across Pennsylvania - and the entire nation - will spend the weekend celebrating and honoring Juneteenth.   Juneteenth is a day in honor of the last groups of enslaved people in Texas who finally got the word of their freedom on June 19, 1865 - two and a half years after President Abra…
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
June 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Urge your lawmakers to support Growing Greener III

We have the unique opportunity to make great projects happen in PA communities now, with economic and environmental benefits that will extend for generations to come.Hi —  Roughly a third of Pennsylvania's waterways are too polluted for swimming or eating fish that are caught.1 With a problem of th…
  Hillary Mohaupt · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 2:55 PM

FWD: Join us for a lunchtime conversation TODAY with Rep. Patty Kim!

Hi —  I wanted to make sure you saw Michelle's message below about our Facebook Live conversation with Rep. Patty Kim. You can visit our Facebook page at noon today to tune in and listen — even if you don't have a Facebook account!   Don't miss this opportunity to hear about Rep. Kim's work to inc…
  Michelle Giles · [email protected]
May 27, 2022 at 4:33 PM

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month by joining us for a lunchtime conversation with Rep. Patty Kim

Hi —   May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — a time to learn more about and celebrate the culture, history, and accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.    To cap off our celebration of this …
  Eva Piatek · [email protected]
May 18, 2022 at 9:31 PM

It's go time.

A Mastriano administration would be dangerous for the future of our Commonwealth. Hi —  Voters across Pennsylvania went to the polls yesterday and confirmed our endorsed candidate Josh Shapiro as the Democratic candidate for Governor. While we’re excited to do whatever it takes to get Shapiro over…
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Happy Primary Day! Do you have a plan to vote? ✅

Today's the day! Please vote to make your voice heard if you still need to!Hi — Today is an important primary election in Pennsylvania, with key statewide, legislative, and local races on the ballot. If you’ve already voted, thanks for using that power to make your voice heard! 🙌 If you still have …
  Jess Cadorette · [email protected]
May 11, 2022 at 3:10 PM

Have you returned your ballot or made a plan to vote yet?

Making sure you have all the info you need to complete your mail-in ballot if you have one! Hi —  I wanted to make sure you got Eva’s message below about how to vote early in this year’s primary election. If you still have your mail-in ballot, you should fill it out this week and mail it by Friday,…
  Michelle Giles · [email protected]
May 10, 2022 at 5:02 PM

TAKE ACTION to advance environmental justice at the DEP

This is our chance to take action on behalf of communities that are disproportionately impacted by both the sources and impacts of pollution and climate change.Hi friend,  When we look at the dangerous impacts of pollution and climate change, Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities and low-income …
  Eva Piatek · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 9:31 PM

The 4-1-1 on voting early and voting by mail! ✉️

Your vote is your voice, so use it to vote early!Hi there,  Can you believe it? The primary election is just two weeks away, but there’s still time to vote early if you prefer skipping the lines at the polls! Thankfully, voting in Pennsylvania has been, and continues to be, safe, secure, and lawful…
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
April 28, 2022 at 5:50 PM

We won, but there are so many more fights ahead

Friend, we have more work to do to see RGGI and our 21st century green economy through the finish line.Hi — Lately it feels like we’re battling nonstop far-right attempts to block environmental progress and our right to vote.  We’re fighting over a dozen anti-environmental bills at the moment that…
  Eva Piatek · [email protected]
April 26, 2022 at 8:25 PM

DEADLINE APPROACHING: We need stronger protections against “forever chemicals”

PFAS chemicals are extremely pervasive and dangerous to human health. We must demand a rule that applies equal protection against them through regular testing and stronger standards. Hi —  Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to submit comments to the Department of Environmental Protection on its proposed new r…
  Molly Parzen · [email protected]
April 22, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Thank Governor Wolf for supporting RGGI!

Hi —  This Earth Day, I’m thrilled to share that Pennsylvania just took a historic step forward in addressing our climate crisis and building a 21st century green economy!  That’s because the state’s Legislative Review Board just published rules that allow us to finally join the Regional Greenhouse …
  Michelle Giles · [email protected]
April 18, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Tell the DEP: We need stronger protections against “forever chemicals”

PFAS chemicals are extremely pervasive and dangerous to human health. We must demand a rule that applies equal protection against them through regular testing and stronger standards.Hi friend, This is concerning. The PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has identified multiple sites acros…
  Eva Piatek · [email protected]
April 15, 2022 at 1:05 PM

A “crowded” field

As Josh Shapiro's opponents pledge to eviscerate PA’s environmental protections in a massive corporate giveaway to the oil and gas industry, we need to do everything we can to make sure not a single one of them succeeds. Hi —  Political pundits are calling the Republican primary field for the Pennsy…
  Kristin Zilcosky · [email protected]
April 8, 2022 at 4:45 PM

Get outside and do good this Earth Month 🌎

Hi there,  Earth Day has served as an introduction for so many people to the environmental movement. Cleanups, rallies, and events hosted by nature centers and nonprofits have inspired millions of people to become lifelong environmentalists — a strategy that’s been working for over 50 years!  This y…
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
April 7, 2022 at 3:05 PM

🚨🚨 CVPA Endorses Josh Shapiro for Governor!

We need a strong environmental leader who is ready to stand up to politically powerful lobbyists and fight for a clean energy future for Pennsylvania.Hi — Pennsylvania’s primary election is just 40 days away, and the stakes for the Governor’s race couldn’t be higher. With countless attempts made by …
  Joanne Kilgour · [email protected]
April 6, 2022 at 6:20 PM

✨ Special Announcement✨ CVPA’s new Executive Director!

Hi there, I’m thrilled to share the news with you that Conservation Voters of PA has named Molly Parzen as our permanent Executive Director! She has served as interim head of CVPA since July 2021, following more than a decade with our organization. Prior to serving as interim Executive Director for…
  Eva Piatek · [email protected]
April 1, 2022 at 4:15 PM

⏰ Time to check your voter status and request your mail-in ballot!

Don’t believe the hype: voting by mail in PA is here to stay. Request your mail-in ballot now to make your voice heard this May!Hi there,  Pennsylvania has an important primary election coming up on Tuesday, May 17. And no, that’s not an April Fool’s joke — key statewide races will be on the ballot …
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
March 29, 2022 at 8:55 PM

🚨 UPDATE: exploitative oil and gas bills moving NOW

We’ve got to call this agenda what it is — a shameless attempt to make the rich richer that will increase climate pollution and have devastating health impacts on communities of color who are disproportionately impacted by fossil fuel infrastructure Hi there,  Earlier this month, we warned you about…
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
March 28, 2022 at 6:50 PM

[URGENT] We’re launching a full court press to stop these bills

Time and time again, bills like SB 119 and HB 637 have prevented us from reaping these investments in cleaner air and healthier communities. Hi —  State legislators are trying AGAIN to block Pennsylvania from joining a carbon reduction program to improve our air quality. One bill will even prevent t…
  Kai Mateo · [email protected]
March 24, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Urge your Senators to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

Our environmental laws are only as strong as the judges who enforce them. URGE THE SENATE TO CONFIRM JUDGE JACKSON In a historic move, President Biden has nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black female nominee, to the Supreme Court of the United States. If confirmed, Judge Jackson wil…
  Molly Parzen · [email protected]
March 15, 2022 at 8:40 PM

The fossil fuel industry must STOP using an international crisis to their own ends

We can’t drill our way out of high gas prices. The only real, long-term solution to high, unreliable energy costs is investing in made-in-America renewable energy.Hi —  The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is devastating to watch, and we stand with the Ukrainian people.   That’s why it is so egregious…
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
March 11, 2022 at 7:06 PM

PA just missed out on $200 MILLION

Lawmakers who are beholden to the greedy fossil fuel industry have done everything in their power to keep PA out of RGGI - and denied us the chance to have received more than $200 million dollars to invest in communities. Hi —  This week, 11 states across the Northeast that are part of the Regional …
  The Women of Conservation Voters of PA · [email protected]
March 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Celebrate Women’s History by having a conversation with us on Twitter!

We, as a movement, must do better in elevating the women who are leading the fight to protect our planet.Hi —  Women are resilient changemakers who shape the face of policy and progress across the globe. Throughout history, they’ve had crucial roles in the conservation field and climate action movem…
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
March 5, 2022 at 5:03 PM

Public Comments: Biden Admin needs to hear from YOU on this

30x30 is a bold commitment to meet the scale of the crises facing climate and nature while ensuring all Americans have access to the outdoors — but it requires immediate action.   TAKE ACTION TO SUPPORT AMBITIOUS PROTECTIONS FOR LANDS AND …
  Molly Parzen · [email protected]
March 2, 2022 at 5:06 PM

IT'S HERE ✅ The 2021 LCV National Environmental Scorecard

The results are in! See how your elected officials stacked up >> JUST RELEASED: LCV’S 2021 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCORECARD SEE IT HERE!  Hi —Over the past 50 years, our partners at League of Conservation Voters (LCV) have published the National Environmental Scorecard annually to track the e…
  Eva Piatek · [email protected]
February 28, 2022 at 4:36 PM

[Deadline TODAY] Take action against fracked gas industry loopholes

A fracking ban isn’t a true ban if it contains loopholes that prioritize billionaires and corporations over the health of our neighbors, workers, and natural resources. Hey there, Today is the LAST DAY to submit comments to the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) on their proposed regulations abo…
  Michelle Giles · [email protected]
February 22, 2022 at 5:18 PM

Take action against fracked gas industry loopholes

A fracking ban isn’t a true ban if it contains loopholes that prioritize billionaires and corporations over the health of our neighbors, workers, and natural resources.Hi —   This time last year, fracking was permanently banned in the Delaware River Basin. It was a huge victory for the 13 million pe…
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 7:59 PM

Urge state lawmakers to support the governor’s proposed budget

Our state and nation are facing a climate crisis, and Pennsylvania must support efforts like these to protect our land and water from the disastrous effects of climate change caused by polluting industries.     Hi —   Governor Wolf just announced…
  Kristin Zilcosky · [email protected]
February 2, 2022 at 7:50 PM

Tell public officials to act quickly to restore federal clean water protections

By acting quickly to develop a stronger standard to protect all our waters, the Biden administration can uphold their climate commitments and stand up for vulnerable communities nationwide.     Hi —   We have an opportunity right now to totally r…
  Conservation Voters of PA Team · [email protected]
January 31, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Our plan for honoring and celebrating Black History Month

    Hi friend,   Like many other white-led groups, we have embarked on a forever journey to dismantle white supremacy in our organization and the environmental movement. Every conversation we have about equity and justice and every institutional…
  Molly Parzen · [email protected]
January 28, 2022 at 9:30 PM

HUGE decision on vote by mail

This is all part of a nationwide far-right playbook to swing elections, and we must fight back.     Hi —   Hours ago, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled against voting by mail and declared Act 77 unconstitutional.   We expect that this dec…
  Kai Mateo · [email protected]
January 27, 2022 at 2:15 PM

This Climate Action Week, tell your Senators to support Build Back Better

Now is the time to finalize this transformational bill and get👏 it👏 done👏     Hi —   It’s so frustrating to see federal action on the Build Back Better Act stalled in the Senate. Time is running out to make the once-in-a-generation investments th…
  Molly Parzen · [email protected]
January 22, 2022 at 3:10 PM

FWD: This is urgent, friend — Stop lawmakers from manipulating our state courts!

This scheme is a solution to a problem that does not exist, and it needs to end NOW. Hi —   I have bad news. A bill that would gerrymander our state courts is likely up for a final vote in the state House THIS Monday.   This scheme is a solution to a problem that does …
  Jess Cadorette · [email protected]
January 21, 2022 at 5:31 PM

[COMMENT DEADLINE] Tell DEP to deny permits for Mariner East 2

We’ve already seen massive destruction caused by this pipeline, as well as 48 criminal charges filed against the company by the Attorney General.     Friend, we don’t have much time.   Sunoco/Energy Transfer Partners has submitted permit renewal…
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
January 19, 2022 at 9:50 PM

This bill is about power, not people.

We deserve a legislature that works for all of us.     Hi, brace yourself for the latest political shenanigans I’m going to tell you about.   Some of our state lawmakers are mounting a huge power grab by pushing a bill that would give the legisla…
  Kai Mateo · [email protected]
January 18, 2022 at 8:25 PM

[Action requested] It’s time to tell Congress to keep fighting for climate action!

Read on for an update on the Build Back Better Act and how you can get involved in the fight.     Hi there,   I wanted to give you an update about the Build Back Better Act. The Senate still hasn’t passed it, but our fight for this overwhelmingly…
  Kai Mateo · [email protected]
January 13, 2022 at 8:02 PM

TONIGHT: Don't miss this Virtual Conversation on Climate Science and Build Back Better!

Hi —   I wanted to make sure you saw my invitation to our conversation on climate science and the Build Back Better Agenda with climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann. It's happening this evening at 5:00 p.m., and we're really looking forward to it!   It's not too late to …
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
January 12, 2022 at 5:26 PM

[Urgent action needed] Stop lawmakers from manipulating our state courts!

This scheme is a solution to a problem that does not exist.     TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT OUR COURTS   Harrisburg politicians are advancing a heinous bill that would take away voters’ power over our courts, eviscerate judicial indepe…
  Michelle Giles · [email protected]
January 11, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Thank Governor Wolf for vetoing a delay tactic to prevent PA from joining RGGI

    Hi —   I have great news! Governor Wolf vetoed a Senate resolution that would have hindered Pennsylvania’s ability to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a program that will help address the climate crisis by putting a price …
  Eva Piatek · [email protected]
January 10, 2022 at 9:48 PM

Make a New Year’s Resolution with us to #ActOnClimate

I know climate action is important to you, friend. Will you do your part and take the pledge?     Happy New Year, ! 🌟   The beginning of the year is a time for setting goals and resolutions. And because we’re reaching a critical tipping point in …
  Molly Parzen · [email protected]
January 6, 2022 at 6:01 PM

What’s at stake, one year later

Our 2022 resolution is to defeat anti-democratic and anti-environment lawmakers, but we need your help.     Hi —   On this day last year, we all watched in horror as an armed right-wing mob invaded the U.S. Capitol and tried to change the outcome…
  Kai Mateo · [email protected]
January 5, 2022 at 8:05 PM

You’re invited to our Virtual Conversation on Climate Science and Build Back Better!

Getting this bill passed is our last best chance to do something about climate change, and we cannot let this opportunity slip away.     Hi there,   The Senate has not yet passed the Build Back Better Act, but our fight for this overwhelmingly po…
  Molly Parzen · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 5:09 PM

FINAL CHANCE: Help us start 2022 strong

We need to keep this incredible momentum going!     ⏰  TIME IS RUNNING OUT! ⏰    Today is the last day to become a member with Conservation Voters of PA before the New Year! Give now to protect Pennsylvania’s climate in 2022. C…
  Eva Piatek · [email protected]
December 29, 2021 at 4:00 PM

FWD: Campaigns like these work and we need to keep them going in 2022

We have a tremendous opportunity next year to elect environmental champions across the state. Hey there,   Did you see this last email from Jess? We ran so many successful campaigns this year but will have our work cut out for us 2022.   On top of working around the clo…
  Jess Cadorette · [email protected]
December 27, 2021 at 3:14 PM

Campaigns like these work and we need to keep them going in 2022

We have a tremendous opportunity next year to flip the state House and Senate and elect environmental champions across the state.     Hi —   2022 is going to be one of our most challenging years yet.   This past year in Harrisburg, polluters and …
  Michelle Giles · [email protected]
December 23, 2021 at 5:15 PM

FWD: Bad things happen in Pennsylvania, but you can help

We’re up against anti-environmental and anti-democracy forces in Harrisburg and Washington who will do whatever it takes to hold onto their power. Hi there,   I wanted to make sure you saw Katie’s email before the holidays. There are unprecedented attacks on our enviro…
  Kai Mateo · [email protected]
December 22, 2021 at 4:31 PM

We’re not done fighting for climate action

I know this is not the end of the year many of us had hoped for, but we're not giving up on the Build Back Better agenda.     Hi friend,   I’m going to level with you. This is a difficult moment.    By now, you’ve probably seen that West Virginia…
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
December 21, 2021 at 6:44 PM

Bad things happen in Pennsylvania, but you can help

We’re up against anti-environmental and anti-democracy forces in Harrisburg and Washington who will do whatever it takes to hold onto their power.     Hi —   2021 has been dominated by far-right attempts to block environmental progress and our r…
  Katie Blume · [email protected]
December 17, 2021 at 8:55 PM

[Action requested] We can’t delay this much-needed carbon reduction program

We need to tell every legislator that Pennsylvania deserves this investment in our economy, public health, and environment and that it’s time to vote for OUR values.     Hi —   On Wednesday night, the Pennsylvania House passed a vote to disapprov…