A CT effort to enshrine rights to a clean environment has failed in the past. Why it’s back.

January 21, 2026 by Editor in CT, News

A CT effort to enshrine rights to a clean environment has failed in the past. Why it’s back.

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On February 10th, the Montour County Commissioners unanimously voted NO to rezone approx. 1000 acres of farmland to industrial to allow for a data center and powerplant proposal by Talen Energy and Amazon. Community member after community member described this battle as David vs. Goliath, and they couldn’t be more right. Pennsylvania’s #GreenAmendment, Article 1 Section 27, was mentioned over and over at the earlier commissioners hearing in January. The duties articulated by the Pennsylvania Green Amendment apply to government officials at the state level, but also at the county and municipal level. With this vote the commissioners have upheld their constitutional duty by denying this harmful rezoning that would have opened the door to a harmful industry. The Green Amendment is a powerful tool for communities to stand up against harmful projects, like data centers, and we are seeing it being used more and more by community members like those in Montour County. ... See MoreSee Less

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A CT effort to enshrine rights to a clean environment has failed in the past. Why it’s back.

A CT effort to enshrine rights to a clean environment has failed in the past. Why it’s back.

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