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Environmental, consumer groups announce groundbreaking greenwashing lawsuit against DC gas company
PennPIRG raises alarm about potential utility shut-offs for 800,000 Pennsylvanians
The Pennsylvania state moratorium banning utilities from shutting off essentials such as electricity, gas, water, and telecommunications could end soon. To ensure that Pennsylvanians facing the double whammy of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the recession don’t have further burdens, PennPIRG is calling for the legislature to approve allocating $150 million from Pennsylvania’s remaining CARES Act funds to reimburse utility companies on behalf of ratepayers who cannot pay.
Tragedy in Japan a Terrifying Reminder of the Risks of Nuclear Power
Philadelphia, PA, Mar. 16 - Statement of PennPIRG State Director Megan DeSmedt, in response to the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.
