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Trump's Fast-Track Permits Threaten Pennsylvania Wetlands and Clean Energy

2/23/2025

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The Trump administration's push to fast-track wetlands permits poses a grave risk to Pennsylvania's environment, enabling fossil fuel companies to evade essential oversight. Environmentalists warn this could unleash devastating impacts on vital wetlands that protect against floods and ensure clean water. Additionally, FERC's endorsement of PJM's fossil fuel-centric plan jeopardizes state efforts toward clean energy, igniting fears of a regressive energy future.

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The Trump administration's push to fast-track wetlands permits poses a grave risk to Pennsylvania's environment, enabling fossil fuel companies to evade essential oversight. Environmentalists warn this could unleash devastating impacts on vital wetlands that protect against floods and ensure clean water. Additionally, FERC's endorsement of PJM's fossil fuel-centric plan jeopardizes state efforts toward clean energy, igniting fears of a regressive energy future.