The Democratic chairperson of the state House committee that vets environmental policy gutted his own bill on Monday, legislation that was designed to help the state get a regulatory grip on the energy-hungry cryptocurrency mining industry.
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Poll: PA voters want stronger limits on methane emissions
A new poll shows Pennsylvania voters are concerned about the environment and support the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to limit methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.
Pennsylvanians encouraged to ‘leave the leaves’ for vital wildlife habitat
A new survey from the National Wildlife Federation reveals most people know that leaf layers provide a home to moths and insects, which birds need to survive – and yet, they continue to bag them up and send them to a landfill.
Climate change is about to play a big role in government purchases – with vast implications for the US economy
The Biden Administration directed U.S. agencies to begin considering the social cost of greenhouse gases when making purchase decisions and implementing their budgets.
Elected officials advocate for EPA’s clean-car standards, transition to EVs
With the United Auto Workers still on strike, elected officials argue that it’s important for the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed clean-car standards to be enacted.
Study: EVs in PA Can Rev Up Taxpayer Savings, Pollution Reduction
Pennsylvania governments could save taxpayers millions and reduce pollution by transitioning their fleets to electric vehicles, according to findings from a recent report.
More Time to Comment on EPA Blast Furnace Rules
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a new rule for iron and steel mills under the Clean Air Act and comments have been extended to Sept. 29.
One Year Later, Inflation Reduction Act Brings Clean Energy Investments and Job Growth
Here in Pennsylvania, the state has invested over $197 million in clean energy projects, and over 450 new, good-paying jobs have been created since the IRA’s passage, as of July 2023.
By Stalling on RGGI, Here’s What Pa. Residents are Missing | Opinion
In March, Pennsylvania passed up millions of dollars that could have gone toward tackling climate change and reducing energy costs for millions of Pennsylvania residents.
Commentary: Pennsylvania Should Ban Utility Shutoffs in Extreme Summer Heat | Opinion
We know high temperatures impact the commonwealth from June through September, but even a July and August moratorium would protect lower-income residents from the dangers of excessive heat in their homes during the hottest time of the summer.