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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Apply today for the Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant! @feetfirstphilly.bsky.social is offering up to $2,500 to improve a public space in your neighborhood. Applications are also offered in Spanish! Learn more and apply at buff.ly/jrL6a21
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
OVERNIGHT I-95 LANE CLOSURE 🌚 Tuesday, 9/29, through Friday, 10/2, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, lane closures will be in place on northbound I-95 between the Allegheny Avenue and Betsy Ross Bridge interchanges. Mor information at 95revive.com
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
At this press conference, local and state leaders will outline the Brighter PA vision: modernizing the grid, expanding solar energy, protecting consumers, and reforming utilities to make energy more affordable and equitable for Pennsylvanians. secure.everyaction.com/Xl9LSLe82UGH...
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Lois Bower-Bjornson of Clean Air Council talks about her experience of living in the midst of fracking operations in southwest PA.
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Living with Fracking - with Michelle Stonemark and Lois Bower-Bjornson
The heavily industrialized process of hydraulic fracking for natural gas has turned parts of rural Pennsylvania into a daily nightmare for local residents. This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug ta...
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Two potential data center sites have already been identified in Philly, but the city has no rules governing where they can be built or how communities should be protected. We're rallying Sept. 14 to demand City Council press PAUSE on data center development. Join us! More info: philly.my/sep14rally
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Delaware City residents: We want you to be part of the conversation about local air quality. Come out on Thursday to our public meeting discussing the Delaware City Air Monitoring Project! 📅 Tuesday, September 1 at 6 p.m. 📍 Bear Public Library, 101 Governors Place, Bear, DE 19701
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Overnight Construction on I-95 Monday, August 24, through Friday, September 4, from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, a weeknight lane closure will be in place on southbound I-95 between the Allegheny/Castor and Betsy Ross Bridge interchanges for drainage installation. More information at 95Revive.com
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I-95 OVERNIGHT WORK 🌜️ Wednesday, August 19, and Thursday, August 20, from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, the Longshore Avenue ramp to southbound I-95 will be closed and detoured. Drivers will be directed north on State Road to the Cottman Avenue on-ramp to I-95 South. Learn more at 95Revive.com
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I-95 Overnight Closures: TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 19, from 8 PM to 5 AM, a left lane closure will be in place on southbound I-95 between the Cottman Avenue and Betsy Ross Bridge interchanges. Learn more at 95Revive.com
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Did you know PA has its own green bank? 🌱⚡The Energy Accelerator Program (EAP) helps finance clean energy and energy efficiency projects across PA, making it easier for residents and communities to make upgrades that can save energy and reduce costs. Learn more about EAP: buff.ly/Ej7tXZG
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Bucks County already has the worst smog pollution in PA, yet Amazon is seeking approval for more than 350 diesel and fracked gas generators at its proposed Fairless Hills data center. Join us in opposing this project by submitting a comment to the Pennsylvania DEP by Monday, Aug. 17: buff.ly/LMJLQx7
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
📣 Nearly 3 in 4 PA voters oppose an AI data center being built in their community. Yet more than 50 data centers are proposed, planned, or under construction across the state. A new Phila. Inquirer editorial is calling for PA to hit the brakes on unchecked data center development. buff.ly/7KrJVac
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Have you ever noticed a strange odor in the air, but weren’t sure what it was or how to report it? 👃Join us Aug. 17 for a webinar exploring how your sense of smell can help identify odors from incinerators, landfills, industrial facilities, and other sources of air pollution.🔗 bit.ly/KnowYourNose
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Data centers in VA and MD need more energy. So why are PA communities being asked to host new gas infrastructure? This project would add 50+ miles of new pipeline, expand compressor stations & increase fracked gas transport capacity, while being presented as a simple upgrade. More: aboutoakleaf.com.
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Feet First Philly, a pedestrian advocacy project of the Clean Air Council, has opened applications for the seventh round of its Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grants, offering $500-$2,500 for projects that improve public spaces and pedestrian safety across Philadelphia. More info: buff.ly/eHpUTmP
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Believing the myths around plastic can distract from the actual solutions. As Plastic-Free July comes to a close, it’s important to remember that recycling alone can't keep up with the amount of plastic being produced. Learn more: plasticfreejuly.org
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The future of Philly's energy system is being decided now. Philadelphia Gas Works is developing plans to reduce climate pollution and meet the city’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Attend the next community meeting to make your voice heard.📅 Aug. 12 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. Register: buff.ly/J9tWMhd
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
For decades, Pennsylvanians have called for stronger protections from methane pollution. Governor Shapiro and DEP have answered that call by announcing plans to develop new methane standards for the oil and gas industry. Learn more: buff.ly/PLLhhoe
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
As data centers drive demand for more energy, communities across PA could see more oil and gas development. Join us on July 29 or a free webinar exploring the connection between data centers, fracking, and why stronger protective buffers can help keep PA communities safer. Register: buff.ly/zMSYH6x
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thank you to 90.5 WSEA News in Pittsburgh for covering our partnership with WHEN Justice and the importance of ensuring communities have the resources to hold major industrial projects accountable. Read the story: buff.ly/r3EphfR
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
I-95 Overnight Construction 🌛 Tonight 7/22, through Friday 7/24, one lane will be closed on southbound I-95 from Broad St (Rt 611) and Enterprise Ave, from 9pm until 5am. A double lane closure will be in place beginning at Midnight. For more I-95 info visit 95Revive.com
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🎉 Congratulations to the 16 organizations selected for Feet First Philly's 6th Annual Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program! 📅 Applications for the 7th round of funding open August 3. Learn more about this year's awardees and upcoming funding opportunities: buff.ly/Me1G7RJ
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
It’s Plastic-Free July, and we’re taking a closer look at one of the least-known sources of plastic pollution: nurdles. Before plastic becomes a water bottle, food container, or toy, it usually starts as a tiny plastic pellet called a nurdle. 👉 Swipe to learn more about nurdles.
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
What's going on with I-95? 🤔 Improvements include: -Rehabilitating the bridge deck, substructure concrete, and painting steel superstructures -Replacing bridge parapets and improving lighting and drainage -Upgrading the main Girard Point Bridge pier in the Schuylkill Visit 95Revive.com for more!
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
I-95 Construction Update 🚧 🌛 Saturday, July 18, from 9 PM to 9 AM, southbound I-95 will close a lane, followed by a double lane closure from 10 PM to 6 AM, on between Broad St (Route 611) and Enterprise Ave. Follow for more updates, or for more information on this project, visit 95Revive.com
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
⚠️ Air quality is unhealthy across much of Pennsylvania today due to wildfire smoke. Many communities, including Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Susquehanna Valley, and Mercer County, have reached the unhealthy range on the Air Quality Index (AQI). Check your air quality: map.purpleair.com
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Construction is resuming TOMORROW on the $261.5 million project to rehabilitate I-95 Girard Point Bridge & nine approach structures. Thursday, 7/16, from 9 PM to 5 AM, a lane will be closed on I-95 between Enterprise Ave and Broad St (Route 611). More info on this project at 95Revive.com
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
New reporting reveals that Jared Kushner's private equity firm, Affinity Partners, has invested in the proposed Homer City redevelopment, which would transform the former coal plant into one of the nation's largest gas-fired power plants to supply AI data centers. Read about it: buff.ly/RrI98th
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Tonight is the MLB All-Star Game 2026! ⚾️ 🌟 🎆 Avoid getting stuck on I-95 by taking public transit, biking, and more. Check out how to get around without driving at
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GoPhillyGo: Car-Free Routes | Clean Air Council
This easy-to-use map can help you plan your car-free route using available public transportation with SEPTA, PATCO, New Jersey Transit, Indego bike share, or finding park-and-ride locations.
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Pennsylvania's new state budget is a missed opportunity. Lawmakers failed to secure a long-term funding solution for public transit and failed to advance meaningful policies to address the rapid expansion of hyperscale data centers. Read our full statement: buff.ly/9ug8wlH
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Plastic doesn't disappear. It breaks down into tiny particles called microplastics. Researchers have found them in the air, water, food, and even inside the human body. This Plastic-Free July, we’re taking a look at where microplastics. 🔗 More: buff.ly/qGiyPe7
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
As electricity demand grows, we can invest in clean energy or double down on fossil fuels. Our latest op-ed looks at Amazon's proposed data center, which could bring 350 gas-powered generators to the region & why data center growth shouldn't become an excuse for more pollution. bit.ly/350generators
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Happy Fourth of July! 🎆 There will be NO additional closures on I-95 until after the 250th Celebration and the MLB All-Star Game! For the Summer 2026 update, and to see what has been completed so far, check out
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CAP Construction Update: Summer 2026 - 95Revive
June 30, 2026 – Placement of additional deck beams for the expanded cover over Interstate 95 and Christopher Columbus Boulevard is scheduled to resume later this year as the remaining sections of the…
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🥵 PA is facing several days of dangerous heat, with temps nearing or topping 100°F. As extreme heat becomes more common, investing in cleaner energy solutions can help protect public health and reduce pollution. Stay hydrated, take breaks, and check local air quality before extended activity.
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Nearly one million Pennsylvanians rely on public transit, but without dedicated state funding, riders could be left stranded. Join Clean Air Council and our partners this Friday as we call on state leaders to invest in reliable public transportation. Learn more: buff.ly/nyH353T
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
What if generating your own clean energy was as simple as plugging in an appliance? Plug-in solar bills have been introduced in 33 states, including Pennsylvania. House Bill 1971 would allow residents to use plug-in solar systems of up to 1,200 watts. Read more: buff.ly/eysA06I
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
This spring, the Trump and Shapiro administrations announced plans to keep Conemaugh Station & Keystone Station operating through 2032. Instead of doubling down on coal, PA should accelerate renewable energy projects & invest in solutions that protect our environment and our communities.
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Our community composting work is getting national attention! 🌱Waste Dive recently featured our composting program in a nationwide story on EPA-funded recycling and organics initiatives, highlighting how local action is making a big impact. Read the full Waste Dive feature: buff.ly/zOvmEcS
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
In an article published today in Rolling Stone and DeSmog, residents raise concerns about a Washington County, PA waste facility located near homes and parks where testing found elevated levels of radioactivity. More: buff.ly/WVYBeW9
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Plastic does not decompose. It breaks down into smaller pieces, creating microplastics that can stay in the environment for thousands of years. Take our survey and help inform our statewide campaign for stronger protections against plastic pollution. 🔗 buff.ly/dsRFH0A
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I-95 Update 🚧 Starting TODAY, 6/17, through 6/26, from 6am to 3pm, these locations may have weekday lane closures: Venango St from Bath St to E. Allen St Castor Ave from Richmond St to I-95 N on-ramp Richmond St from Wheatsheaf Lane to E. Butler St Wheatsheaf Lane from Richmond St to E. Thompson
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
⚽ 🎆 Heading to a FIFA match or the America250 events in Philadelphia this summer? Skip the traffic, save on parking, and reduce air pollution with Clean Air Council's new GoPhillyGo Car-Free Routes Map. Try it: gophillygo.cleanair.org
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Pennsylvania was promised a petrochemical renaissance. But rather than boost the economy, the industry has poured pollution into communities instead. This is a finding of a report out today by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Read the report: buff.ly/dY0bTiG
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IEEFA North America @ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Pennsylvania invested substantial government funding and tax credits into an international corporation's petrochemical project—the Shell Polymers Monaca plant—in an attempt to help launch a “petrochemical renaissance” in the state. It didn't work. New: buff.ly/x3zeylY
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
A coalition of advocacy groups is hosting a statewide day of action in Harrisburg on June 23 to call for a pause on new data center development in PA. The rally aims to send a clear message to Gov. Shapiro: Pennsylvania is not for sale to big tech. 👉 Register to attend: buff.ly/p7wqkB3
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Overnight I-95 Construction 🌙 Starting at 9PM tonight, a lane will be closed on southbound I-95 between Broad St (Route 611) and Enterprise Avenue. Starting at midnight, a second lane will be closed until 5AM. More info on the project can be found at 95Revive.com
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Air pollution doesn't just affect your lungs. It may also affect your brain. On a Penn Memory Center’s podcast, The Age of Aging, Clean Air Council advocate Russell Zerbo joined researchers to discuss what this science means for Philly. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: buff.ly/lG41c2x
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Overnight I-95 Construction 🌙 🚧 Tuesday 6/2, and Wednesday 6/3, a single lane closure will be in place at 9PM, followed by a double lane closure from Midnight to 5AM on northbound I-95 between Enterprise Avenue and Broad Street (Route 611). More info on the project can be found at 95Revive.com
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
I-95 Construction Update 🚧 Tomorrow, Monday 6/1, and Thursday 6/4, a single lane will be closed at 9PM, followed by a double lane closure from Midnight to 5AM on southbound I-95 between Broad Street (Route 611) and Enterprise Avenue. More info on the project can be found at 95Revive.com
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Clean Air Council @cleanaircouncil.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Overnight I-95 Closure 🌙 🚧 Tonight, from 8 PM to 9 AM, a single lane closure will be in place, followed by a double lane closure from 10 PM to 7 AM on northbound I-95 between Enterprise Avenue and Broad Street (Route 611). More info about the project can be found at 95Revive.com
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