PA: Toxics
Monday, April 22, 2024
Study: PA ranks high for health impacts of oil and gas flaring emissions
A new study raised red flags about respiratory health in Pennsylvania, particularly for those living near oil and gas activity. The study by …
Environmental groups rally at U.S. Steel for 'voice at the table'
People working for environmental justice are rallying today at the downtown Pittsburgh headquarters of U.S. Steel, voicing their concerns to company …
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 …
More PA motorists make the switch to electric vehicles
A Pennsylvania environmental group is touting electric vehicles as both cost-effective for drivers and a means to address climate change. Keystone …
More Time to Comment on EPA Blast Furnace Rules
Emission standards for blast furnaces such as the iron and steel mills in Pennsylvania haven't been updated in years. The Environmental Protection …
Federal Dollars Could Connect PA Unions to Orphaned Well Clean-Up
Congress allocated billions of dollars in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned well sites across the country, and Pennsylvania is one …
PA Groups Support New EPA Standards for Coal, Gas Plants
More groups are getting on board, including in Pennsylvania, to support the Environmental Protection Agency's proposal for tougher new carbon …
Some Driveway Sealants Have Health, Environment Risks
Sealing driveways and parking lots may seem like routine maintenance for homeowners, but recent studies raise concerns about the potential health …
EPA Takes Public Input on Proposal to Clean Up PA Drinking Water
The U.S. EPA is hosting a webinar this week on its proposed new drinking water regulations. The Agency has just announced plans to limit harmful …
EPA Seeks PA Comments on Stricter Methane Rules
Pennsylvania is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse-gas pollution in the U-S, and the Environmental Protection Agency wants input on a plan …
New EPA Methane Rules Could Translate to PA Jobs
New rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency would require regular inspections of all methane-emitting oil and gas production sites throu…
Benefits From Reclaiming Degraded, Abandoned Lands
A new report from the National Wildlife Federation found reclaiming degraded land could bring hundreds of millions of dollars to the U.S. economy…