Pennsylvania Constitution Declaration of Rights
Section 27. Natural Resources and the Public Estate:
The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania’s public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.
Hourly Air Quality Updates
Stop PM2.5
Reduce air pollution at its source. Take a look at your daily activities to see if you can reduce pollution by driving less, recycling materials, stop open burning, and remind people to turn off diesel engines when they are not driving.
PM2.5 Sinks (Plant a tree)
Trees are wonderful organisms for removing air pollution. Some of the best in this region for removal of PM2.5 include Mountain hemlock, European ash, Siberian Larch, Chinese tulip tree, and Cedar of Lebanon. Take a look at our full list of recommended trees (PDF).
Care About Your Air. Help us save lives.
Knowledge is power. Learn more about air pollution and the health consequences of air pollution. Limit outdoor activities during air quality action days.
Upcoming Events
Climate Action Planning Series 2020-2021
Municipal Rules: Where the Real Action Happens. Dec. 8, 7 – 8:30 pm via Zoom
The second event in a three part series on climate change. The Borough of Carlisle will be featured and used as an example of how local governments and citizens can initiate climate action planning. Various speakers from the Borough will discuss results of their greenhouse gas inventory, creation of a Climate Action Commission and efforts to draft a climate action plan and ordinances to address climate change.
Registration page: https://www.tfec.org/climate-action-series-2-municipal-rules-where-real-action-happens/
A discussion about air pollution during the coronavirus lockdown with the Clean Air Board and the American Lung Association on WITF’s SmartTalk Radio, May 5, 2020 9 am,
