A recent study by F Minus highlights Pittsburgh's unique and deep connections to fossil fuel lobbyists, posing challenges to local and state environmental goals.
Audrey Carleton reports for Capital & Main.
In short:
- The Pittsburgh Foundation funded environmental causes but also hired a firm representing fossil fuel interests.
- Five powerful lobbying firms in Pennsylvania serve conflicting clients, including environmental groups and fossil fuel companies.
- This situation compromises Pittsburgh's climate initiatives and state greenhouse gas reduction efforts.
Key quote:
"Fossil fuel companies have far more money and clout and gravity and so the magnets are always going to move in their direction."
— James Browning, Founder of F Minus
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