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Gov. Shapiro signs data center executive order but critics say it falls short

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order that makes his voluntary guardrails for data centers mandatory. The new order distances the governor from project developers after months of mounting pressure to take action. “Starting today, (artificial intelligence) data center developers who want to do business in our commonwealth must respect our communities and abide by these stringent requirements,” Shapiro said. “And if they can’t agree to do that, well, they should stop considering Pennsylvania a home for their project.”

August, 2026 Newsletter

Mozino developer willing to sell in ‘ballpark’ of $8 million

Rockwell Development Group owner Greg Lingo told the Upper Darby Township Council and a group of about 140 residents Wednesday night that he would be willing to sell the 15-acre woodland to the township and conservationists for “in the ballpark of $8 million.”

Organization of the Month: Radnor EAC focuses on native plants, bees and butterflies

The Radnor Township Environmental Council is focusing this year on promoting native plants and encouraging residents to plant milkweed to nurture monarch butterflies, a very endangered species, as well as on various energy projects.

Mozino Tract defenders call for Upper Darby Council to save the 15-acre forest

About 60 Upper Darby residents turned out to a public forum Aug. 3 to demand that the township council reject a mixed- use zoning ordinance that would permit the development of 143 housing units on the last undeveloped, forested area in Upper Darby.

DEP: I-95 industrial corridor air quality wasn’t bad from January to May

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Delaware County Planning Department representatives reported that air particulate matter pollution was fairly low along the I-95 industrial corridor from January to May of this year.

Concern persists as former Three Mile Island nuclear plant progresses toward 2027 restart

The former Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Dauphin County is meeting milestones in its relicensing process and on track to begin producing electricity again by the middle of next year, federal regulators said. But many residents raised questions during a recent public meeting about emergency preparedness and environmental reviews,

Tech giants, not grassroots groups, behind pro-data center ads running in PA

The 30-second ads, which feature B-roll of a family cooking together, a nurse and a business owner, are a near-carbon copy of ads playing across TV and social media in at least six other states. They all attempt to counter common critiques of data centers, including their enormous demand for water, energy, land and relatively low levels of job creation compared to the tax breaks they receive.

Litter Kits Now Available for Check Out at Delco Libraries

Beginning July 29th, 2026, residents can borrow a “Team Up to Clean Up” litter kit from any Delaware County Libraries’ location—just like checking out a book. Available to anyone with a Delaware County Libraries’ card, these kits provide an easy way for residents to earn volunteer hours, take pride in their neighborhoods, and become part of the solution to litter.

Public Comments Due by Monday on Monroe Energy Construction Projects

The Monroe Refinery in Trainer, PA, is seeking approval for several large construction projects expected to begin in August 2026 and conclude in December 2029. The Clean Air Council is concerned about several aspects of the projects. Public comments on the projects are due by Monday.