Pennsylvania
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
CBF takes legal action to stop hydroelectric facility for Cuffs Run
A proposed pumped-storage hydroelectric facility for Cuffs Run near the Susquehanna River in York County has been challenged by the Chesapeake Bay Fou…
Advocates back tougher EPA emissions rules for cars, trucks
The Environmental Protection Agency has set new air pollution standards under the federal Clean Air Act for cars and light/medium vehicle models from …
A push to update PA stream designations for wild trout protection
Pennsylvania's wild trout streams are getting some much-needed attention and outdoor enthusiasts across the state can voice their views on safeguardin…
'Empowering Social Workers,' in March and beyond
Social workers are in the spotlight in March for National Professional Social Work Month. They play a crucial role in addressing society's most …
PA postal workers voice concerns about understaffing, delivery delays
Postal union workers from Pennsylvania will head to the nation's capital in early May for a national rally to raise awareness about the challenges fac…
Getting word out to PA voters about mail-in, absentee ballots
With Pennsylvania's primary election less than 60 days away, a nonpartisan group is stepping up the pace to educate people on voting by mail and by …
Report: A roadmap for industrial decarbonization in PA
Pennsylvania is a major source of greenhouse gas pollution in the U.S. A new study has identified a path for its industries to reduce their …
Advocates push for swift update of gas pipeline safety rules
Pennsylvania environmental groups want to see a new rule implemented to improve the detection and repair of leaks from gas pipelines. The Keystone …
PA students gain hands-on experience in watershed conservation
It is almost time for some Pennsylvania students to get out of the classroom and into a canoe. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Pennsylvania Rivers …
PAWC rate hike proposal would affect 770,000 PA households
If Pennsylvania American Water gets its latest rate hike, more than 770,000 water and wastewater customers in 37 counties would be affected. For now…
Climate Corps could open doors to job opportunities in Appalachian PA
The American Climate Corps seeks to create 20,000 jobs related to conservation, climate issues and clean energy. The program originated by the Biden …
Educators voice concern PA school voucher programs 'discriminate'
Pennsylvania's teachers' union is voicing concerns that the state's public school voucher program will negatively affect public education in lower-inc…