Pennsylvanians Against Fracking supports the swift and just transition to 100% renewable energy. We oppose the continued reliance on any and all fossil fuels. Since shale gas development began in Pennsylvania, every administration has aggressively promoted, not just continued but expanded, reliance on natural gas. This has spurred shale gas development and its inevitable damage and is absolutely unacceptable.

The Obama administration has also promoted an increased reliance on natural gas, touting it as a bridge fuel to get the nation through the transition to renewable …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Contact: Danielle Filson, 646-335-0443, [email protected]

PENNSYLVANIANS AGAINST FRACKING CALLS ON GOVERNOR WOLF TO HALT MARINER EAST PIPELINE

Controversial Sunoco Logistics Project Will Steamroll Local Family’s Property

Huntingdon, PA – Sunoco Logistics will be constructing a 350-mile pipeline, the Mariner East Project, which will transport natural gas, propane and/or ethane between Eastern Ohio and the Pennsylvania/Delaware line, crossing 17 counties in Pennsylvania.

Sunoco Logistics tree cutting crews have begun chopping down trees this week. Protestors concerned with the environmental and economic implications of the pipeline were arrested and …

March 11, 2016

The Honorable Tom Wolf

Governor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

225 Main Capitol Building

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120

Dear Governor Wolf,

In light of recent tree clearing operations along unapproved pipeline routes in the Commonwealth, Pennsylvanians Against Fracking is calling on your adminstration to take aggressive steps to ensure that the best interests of your constituents are protected. The decision announced by Williams to delay its construction of the Constitution Pipeline until 2017, an announcement that comes less than a week after trees on the Pennsylvania side of the proposed route were …

For Immediate Release:

March 10, 2016

Contact: Karen Feridun, 610-678-7726

Federal Jury Rules Cabot’s Fracking Operations in Dimock Were Negligent, Created a Nuisance

Statement by Pennsylvanians Against Fracking Spokesperson Karen Feridun

“We applaud the jury’s decision. Finally, we see long-awaited justice for the Ely and Hubert families, who had their right to clean water infringed on years ago by dangerous and reckless fracking operations in Dimock, Pennsylvania.”

“Unfortunately, fracking has injured families across the Commonwealth whose appeals for help have fallen on deaf ears in Harrisburg. Governor Tom Wolf has not …

Patriot-News: Mark Ruffalo: ‘This is the face of the hydro-fracking victims’

Fox 43: Actor Mark Ruffalo protests fracking at State Capitol in Harrisburg

ABC 27: Actor Mark Ruffalo joins anti-fracking rally at state Capitol

WNEP: ‘Avengers’ Star Joins Protests Calling for Fracking Ban

The Sentinel: Actor Mark Ruffalo delivers letter on fracking

EcoWatch: Mark Ruffalo Urges Pennsylvania Governor to Enact Immediate Fracking Moratorium

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  – Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Contact:         Tolu Onafowokan, [email protected], 646-200-5331

Ryanne Waters, [email protected], 818-371-0912

Actor and Advocate Mark Ruffalo Delivers Letter from 100 Organizations and 30,000 Petitions Urging Gov. Wolf to Enact …

Patriot-News: ‘All of creation is a gift of God’: Faith leaders call for fracking ban

Philadelphia Inquirer: Citing pope, foes of drilling press Wolf

Philadelphia Business Journal: Pope inspires faith leaders to call for fracking ban in Pa.

Erie Times-News: Lupo heads to Harrisburg for anti-fracking rally

WDAC: PA Faith Leaders Send Appeal To Gov. Wolf

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  – September 17, 2015

Contact:         Sam Bernhardt, Food & Water Watch, 267-428-1903

Tracy Carluccio, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, 215-692-2329

Karen Feridun, Berks Gas Truth, 610-678-7726

More than 100 Faith Leaders Call on Governor Wolf to Halt Fracking, Act on Climate …

For Immediate Release: July 17, 2015

Contacts:

Sam Bernhardt, Food & Water Watch, (267) 428-1903, [email protected]

Tracy Carluccio, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, 215.369.1188 x104  [email protected]

Karen Feridun, Berks Gas Truth, (610) 678-7726, [email protected]

Increased Hospitalization Rates in Fracked Counties Point to Urgent Need for Pennsylvania Moratorium

 Pennsylvanians Against Fracking Calls on Governor to Halt New Permitting and Help Impacted Pennsylvanians

Harrisburg, PA: A new study that linked fracking to increased hospitalization rates in heavily fracked areas strengthens the case for an immediate statewide moratorium on fracking, says Pennsylvanians Against Fracking. This research from the …

For Immediate Release

February 16, 2015

Contact:

Diane Sipe, Marcellus Outreach Butler, 724-272-4539

Sam Bernhardt, Food & Water Watch, 267-428-1903

Pittsburghers Rally Against Fracking at Governor’s Stop in Allegheny County

Community Members Ask Wolf to Protect More than Just the Delaware, Parks from Fracking

Monroeville, PA – Pittsburghers opposing fracking were on hand today at Governor Wolf’s stop in Monroeville today to call on the new Governor to protect people around the state with a statewide halt to fracking. The …