CRCQL stands in opposition to House Bill 502! HB 502 was introduced to the committee in the 2025-2026 session, and currently has been referred to the Energy Committee. It proposes the creation of a statewide Reliable Energy Siting and Electric Transition (RESET) Board, which would be given full and centralized authority over approving energy permits. Under HB502, this RESET Board […]

DEP meeting on Penn Terminals fumigation permit draws little attention (Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse – June 2025)
By Jodine Mayberry for the Clearinghouse. Original article linked here. A meeting to inform residents about plans by Penn Terminals Ato expand the use of pesticides at its Eddystone facility brought out only a handful of people and no one from Eddystone. According to the DEP, the U.S. Department of Agriculture requires Penn Terminals to perform fumigation of incoming goods, […]

Community groups call out Penn America, “No LNG in Delco!”
June 6, 2025 – Chester, PA – Last week, CEO of Penn America, Franc James, boasted to the press that he met with White House officials about his project to build a colossal LNG export terminal in Delaware County, PA. Penn America’s $7+ billion, 60+ acre project would process 100 million cubic feet of gas daily to export overseas. Community […]

CRCQL honors C4 graduates
On Saturday, May 24th, 2025, members of CRCQL gathered together with students’ friends and families to celebrate C4’s (Campus Coalition Concerning Chester) graduating seniors. Many of the graduates have been members of C4 since their freshman year, and their hard work and many contributions over the years are deeply appreciated. We are so lucky to have their participation and we […]
5th annual Environmental Justice March in Chester brings out 200 residents (May 3, 2025)
May 3, 2024 – Chester, PA On Saturday May 3, over 175 residents from the City of Chester, Delaware County and the region joined forces with Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living (CRCQL) to host their 5th annual Environmental Justice (EJ) March from Chester City Hall to Covanta, now Reworld, trash incinerator. The event is to generate awareness of the […]
CHOICES Paint Day with the Art Monster!
On April 26, our Youth Group CHOICES had a paint day event in collaboration with Kenneth Hunt: The Art Monster. Attendees had a opportunity to use their creativity to create posters for CRCQL’s Environmental Justice March happening on Saturday May 3rd while discussing their visions for a healthy future for the city.
HB 109 – Cumulative Impact Bill Passed the Committee!
On Monday, April 7th, 2025, the Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Committee of the Pennsylvania House passed House Bill 109! HB109 enhances protection for environmental justice communities by requiring cumulative impacts and public input to be considered for the issuance of permits. CRCQL and C4 have hosted rounds of calling campaigns to urge the representatives to support the bill, and […]
What is House Bill 109?
The House Bill No. 109 aims to bring more attention and protection to environmental justice areas in Pennsylvania. These are areas where low-income, low-wealth communities, and communities of color have historically and continue to experience a greater burden of pollution. Here are some key points that are important for environmental justice community members to understand: This bill, if enacted, could […]
Why the health risks from air pollution could be worse than we thought (The Philadelphia Inquirer – 4/2/25)
A study in southeastern Pa. found many people who live near heavy industry are routinely exposed to dozens of different pollutants, which can result in a multitude of health problems. by Amudalat Ajasa, Washington Post (Published April 2, 2025, 2:36 p.m. ET) You can access the original article here Many people who live near heavy industry are routinely exposed to dozens of […]