Energy
Pennsylvania emissions rule for conventional oil and gas sites moves ahead
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“We’re going to lose $500 million in highway funds. That’s not an emergency? Well, it is in my book.”
Environment
Emissions limits on conventional oil and gas wells to get emergency vote by PA regulators
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If Pennsylvania’s rule to prevent emissions of volatile organic compounds is not done, the federal government could withhold highway funds.
Environment
Environmental groups up their election spending in PA citing ‘existential issues’
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“This has always been a must-win race for us.”
Uncategorized
Should New York spend $4.2 billion on climate change mitigation and the environment?
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Proposition 1 in this year’s midterm election asks New Yorkers whether the state should borrow $4.2 billion for environmental projects.
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Syracuse ecologist, storyteller named 2022 MacArthur fellow
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The MacArthur Foundation announced its 25 Fellows for 2022. The foundation aims to reward creativity with a $800,000, no strings attached stipend.
Energy
Public briefed on fracking health studies, despite no-show from Pitt, DOH
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Studies will focus on childhood cancer, asthma and birth outcomes
App NEWS
Local New York leaders claim nuclear power can address climate crisis
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Nine Mile Point is the first nuclear-powered clean hydrogen production facility in the country.
App NEWS
During ‘Climate Week’, Hochul pushes renewable energy projects, Environmental Bond Act
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That bond act would, among other things, fund projects to fight climate change including efforts to make communities more resilient to major weather events, such as floods.
Environment
Street trees can help cool ever-hotter temps. But they present their own problems to solve
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Cities are planting trees as one way to try to check the escalating temperatures. But there can be obstacles to that solution.
Environment
Researchers find spreading drilling wastewater on PA roads can lead to harmful runoff
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Wastewater from oil and gas drilling has been used as a cheap dust suppressant in rural Pennsylvania for years.
Government
Critics call water quality bill moving through PA legislature a back door to privatization
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The bill is seen as a mandate that municipal leaders and environmental groups call a solution in search of a problem.
Energy
A new PA law aims to address old gas well cleanup. It could make the problem worse, critics say
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Gov. Tom Wolf is launching a review of the conventional drilling industry.
Environment
Save the River and lawmakers fight for stricter ballast water discharge standards
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“If we can stop any more of those (invasive) species coming in, for the cost of a few million dollar filtration systems per ship…I think it’s very worthwhile.”
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Ithaca will help property owners swap natural gas appliances for electric
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The city launched the program as part of the Ithaca Green New Deal initiative, which aims to completely eliminate the city’s net carbon emissions by 2030.
App NEWS
Governor pledges $255 million for New York’s water infrastructure
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Projects will include upgrading wastewater and sewer systems, reducing water pollution and protecting drinking water from contaminants.
air quality
Pennsylvania’s climate rule takes effect as sides prepare for trial this fall
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Under the regulation, power plants have to start keeping track of their emissions as of July 1, though they won’t have to pay for them yet.
Energy
PA among 16 states suing U.S. Postal Service over lack of electric vehicles
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Advocates say the USPS fleet of delivery trucks is perfect for conversion to electric vehicles, which would be in line with state and federal climate goals.
Environment
Poll: 75% of Pennsylvanians accept evidence of climate change
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More than half of respondents said climate change is a very serious problem, while another quarter said it was somewhat serious.
App NEWS
Effort underway to improve Skaneateles Lake water quality
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“Hydroseeding, stream restoration, buffer establishment, septic education. These are all the kinds of programs that are going to help promote water quality.”
Energy
Impact fees from drilling rebounded in 2021 after pandemic slowdown
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Over 10 years, the fee has generated almost $2.3 billion.
Energy
Pennsylvania drops a major source of methane from new rule to limit emissions
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“What we’re passing now is incredibly weak anyway, but we just have to move forward, we just have to stop this.”
App NEWS
Advocates call on governor to quickly sign cryptocurrency mining moratorium into law
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“It’s unacceptable to re-fire up old fossil fuel plants in the middle of a climate crisis just to make fake money to make a few rich people richer.”
App NEWS
Infrastructure plan: $33 million to clean up hundreds of oil wells
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States have indicated that they would need more than $8 billion to clean up 130,000 other orphaned wells.
Energy
Worried by Ukraine war impacts, environmentalists petition feds to dump LNG by rail
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The groups say the war in Ukraine should not derail the Department of Transportation’s proposal to reinstate limits on LNG-by-rail.
Energy
As PA gubernatorial candidates push more gas production, report collects studies that show fracking harms
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Industry condemns the report, while advocates cite growing climate fears.
Environment
Pennsylvania governor candidates show support for fossil fuels, ignore climate in run-up to primary
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StateImpact Pennsylvania checked in on how climate change and energy issues are playing out in the state’s race for governor.
App NEWS
The race is on (again) to build out a low-carbon hydrogen economy
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Companies in Appalachia pursue $8B in infrastructure funds for network of natural gas and ‘blue’ hydrogen
Energy
New York Climate Action Council holds hearings on greenhouse gas emissions
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Among the goals is requiring 85% of homes and commercial buildings to be equipped with electrified heat pumps instead of fossil fuel-based furnaces.
Environment
Pennsylvania’s climate rule met with applause and court threats upon finalization
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Lawmakers opposed to joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative promised to fight on in court, while environmental groups hailed the move.
Environment
What the latest U.N. climate report says about transportation
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There are still things we can do about climate change, including changes to one of our biggest sources of climate polluting emissions: transportation.
Crime and Justice
Commonwealth Court pauses Pennsylvania’s effort to enact climate rule
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A Pennsylvania court is holding up the regulation that would let the state join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Energy
PA GOP measures to boost natural gas output unlikely to succeed, analysts say
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The measures seek to halt Gov. Tom Wolf’s moratorium on new drilling under state forests.
Energy
Record-breaking offshore wind leases top $4 billion for coastal New York
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Biden Administration touts job-creating potential of wind industry
agriculture
Penn State researchers aim to debunk myths surrounding spotted lanternfly
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While lanternflies can stress trees, it appears they only kill grapevines and tree of heaven, also an invasive species, directly by feeding on them.
Environment
PA House passes change to Clean Streams Law; critics say it will weaken enforcement
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Critics say the one year timeframe for creating new regulations is especially unworkable. New regulations often take up to two years to develop.
Energy
PA adjusts proposed methane rule, but critics say it’s not enough
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“Not only does this put the health of Pennsylvania families at risk, but it also means more methane pollution.”
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Climate Action Council co-chair optimistic about New York’s emission reduction goals
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“You can’t leave it to the last minute. This is not like a term paper in college that you can just pull an all-nighter and make it happen.”
Environment
PA moves forward with rule to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in water
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The state expects the rule will cost water systems more than $121 million a year for treatment and monitoring.
App NEWS
Advocates call on Governor to expand New York’s bottle bill
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“Right now juices and Gatorade aren’t covered by the Bottle Bill and we need to see those plastics get back into the recycling stream.”
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You’re Uninvited: Stopping the Spread of Invasive Species
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Virtual Panel & Screening
November 18 at 7pm ET
What would happen if wine, maple syrup, and apples disappeared from our tables? This is what’s at stake with invasive species.
Join us for a screening and panel discussion on ‘Uninvited: The Spread of Invasive Species’ released by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Hear from experts from New York: DEC Forest Health Diagnostic Lab Coordinator Jess Cancelliere, Ag & Markets Division of Plant Industry Coordinator Chris Logue, and filmmaker Steve Powers. They will share which invasive species are having a large impact on ecosystems and the economy and what New York State is doing to help.
Environment
New York Proposition Two Would Guarantee Right To Clean Air And Water
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There are pros and cons to a ballot proposal that would guarantee New Yorkers’ rights to clean air and water.
App NEWS
Environmental Rights Are On New York’s Ballots This Election
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“15 simple words, each person shall have a right to clean air and clean water and a healthful environment.”
Crime and Justice
PA Charges Energy Transfer With Environmental Crimes Over Mariner East Pipeline Project
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Texas-based pipeline builder Energy Transfer faces 48 criminal charges related to construction of its Mariner East pipeline project.
App NEWS
Vineyard Pest Found In Finger Lakes Region
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Treatments include “trap-trees” with a synthetic insecticide, a full-year applied pesticide, and treating any egg masses with a soybean-based product.
Environment
By 2035, Only Electric Cars Will Be Sold In New York State
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“Gasoline and diesel fuel vehicles are responsible for smog, toxic particulate matter that drives adverse health outcomes.”
Energy
New York Governor Sets New Solar Energy Goal, Announces Major Infrastructure Projects
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“This is a major, major initiative to deliver clean, healthier air and more electricity to New York City.”
Environment
New York Assembly Considers Limiting A Pesticide Linked To Bee Deaths
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The compounds, known as Neonicotinoids, or “neonics,” have been widely used during the past 15 years in a pre-treatment for corn, soy and wheat seeds.
Environment
PA Study Finds Drilling Wastewater Not Usually Best Option For Road Treatment
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Earlier research found oil and gas brines contain harmful material
Education
As Climate Change Urgency Grows, PA Is Still Working On New Standards For Teaching About It
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Students heading back to school may not hear about climate change in the classroom because of outdated science education standards.
Environment
PA’s 25-Year Plan For State Parks Stresses Need To Address Effects Of Climate Change
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The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says climate change is front-and-center as it plans for the future of the Commonwealth’s parks. CLICK HERE.
Energy
When It Comes To Electricity, Pennsylvanians Have Lots Of Options. Experts Say Do Your Homework
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Pa. adopted rules intended to protect people from market volatility like what Texas saw last winter
Environment
Endangered Birds Spark Debate Along Lake Ontario
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“I mean, they’re adorable, but unfortunately… these two tiny birds [could] cause the livelihoods and the property values of a lot of people.”
Energy
Renewables Overtake Coal, But Natural Gas Still Dominates U.S. Power Generation
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Natural gas still leads as the nation’s top source of electricity, generating 1,617 kWh last year, or about 40% of U.S. power generation.
App NEWS
Flood Recovery Efforts Continue In Otsego County
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“We’re starting to see it more and more. The weather patterns, I think are changing.”
App NEWS
Partners Celebrate Milestone In Sturgeon Restoration Effort
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Sturgeon are native to Lake Ontario and the Genesee River, but habitat loss and overfishing decimated the population, causing it to dwindle to almost nothing by the early 1900s.
App NEWS
Study: Biden Climate Policy Would Have $1T In Health Benefits, Save Thousands Of Lives
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Pennsylvania would be among top beneficiaries of cleaner air
App NEWS
Environmental Advocates Call for Changes To Proposed Federal Climate Legislation
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“We would like him to remove all dirty fossil fuel solutions, including, for example, the combined heat and power plants, which run on fracked gas. That, under Mr. Tonko’s definition, is clean energy,”
Energy
EPA-Approved Fracking Fluids Include Substances That Form ‘Forever Chemicals’
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STATEIMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – Companies that drill for natural gas in Pennsylvania have used EPA-approved PFAS or pre-cursors to PFAS in fracking operations in other states, according to a report by Physicians for Social Responsibility. CLICK HERE.
Energy
State Report: PA Extracted More Natural Gas Than Ever During Pandemic
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Unconventional wells produced 7.1 trillion cubic feet of gas last year, even as national and regional natural gas prices dipped in response to the pandemic.
A Mystery Illness Is Killing Pennsylvania Songbirds
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Wildlife officials are asking people not to feed birds or provide bird baths amid dozens of reports of mysterious songbird deaths.
Environment
November Ballot Question Will Determine Right to Clean Air and Water
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“Voters are going to be asked a simple question. Should we add to New York state’s bill of rights, the right to clean air, clean water and a healthful environment?”
Environment
What Researchers Are Learning About Air Pollution And The Pandemic Shutdown
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“The pandemic made it clear that traffic is an important source of pollutants for the air that we breathe. But the fact that we have this data will allow us to understand those interactions better.”
Environment
‘Left At The Altar’: New York Climate Activists Lament Unapproved Bills
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The Students for Solar Act passed with unanimous support in the state Senate, but never reached the floor of the Assembly for a vote.
‘Crazy Worms’ Threaten New York’s Trees — And (Gasp!) Our Maple Syrup
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The invasive worms, which reproduce rapidly, are creating havoc in forests. They thrash around so violently that they can jump out of a person’s hand. They also lose their tail — on purpose.
Dunkirk unveils 7 Possible Re-uses For Former NRG Power Plant
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Originally known as the Niagara Mohawk Power Plant, the facility operated from the 1950s until 2015. Decommissioning began last year.
App NEWS
PA Sprays For Gypsy Moths In 19 Counties, Hoping To Reduce Spike In Leaf-Rating Insect
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Pennsylvania hopes to bring down a boom in the gypsy moth population, spraying for the invasive species of caterpillar in 19 counties, including northwest Pennsylvania.
Energy
Climate Bill Before New York Senate Could Lead To Higher Prices At The Pump
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“The car is a way of life here. It is not just for recreational purposes. People need this to go to work. People need this to take care of business.”
Energy
New York Lawmakers Seek to Expand Electric Vehicle Access By Allowing Direct Sales
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“We want to make it easier for customers to have access to them wherever you live in New York state, not just in the downstate markets.”
Environment
Spotted Lanternflies Due To Hatch. Learn How To Make A Trap For This Invasive Insect
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There are strict orders in quarantine counties aimed at stopping the invasive pest’s spread westward or even between municipalities within a county.
Environment
DEC Commissioner Says Funding Necessary for New York’s Environmental Projects
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“We do need to find a way to pay for all the transportation, housing, industrial changes that the state will undertake.”
Economy
Republicans Claim Proposed New York Climate Bill Will Hurt Consumers
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Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt said he was concerned about a proposed fee in the legislation that would charge fossil fuel companies $55 per ton of greenhouse gases.
Arts & Culture
New Book Explores Private Land, Public Good And Fracking In PA
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Fracking caused upheaval over the disruption and environmental degradation in the rural communities surrounding Williamsport, and challenged the rural values of independence and sovereignty over private property.
Environment
Disposable Mask Pollution Concerns Environmentalists
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Environmental experts urge people to cut the ear loops off their masks before throwing them in the trash. Sea turtles, birds, and other marine wildlife can become entangled in the loops.
New York Governor Urges Biden To Order 100% Zero-Emission Car Sales By 2035
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In a letter to the president, 12 governors asked that the White House order a ban on greenhouse gas-emitting cars and light trucks within 14 years.
Energy
New York Invests $400 Million of Pension Fund Into Renewable Sources
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“New York State’s pension fund is at the leading edge of investors addressing climate risk, because investing for the low-carbon future is essential to protect the fund’s long-term value.”
App NEWS
Biden’s Climate Pitch Could Hit Turbulence From Some Fossil Fuel-Friendly Unions
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“Jobs in renewables don’t always match up for displaced workers.”
New York Announces Agreement To Decommission Indian Point Nuclear Plant
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New York state leaders say an agreement has been reached concerning the decommissioning and cleanup of the Indian Point nuclear power plant in the lower Hudson Valley.
Environment
Aboard The Lake Guardian, Scientists Fish For The Story Of Lake Ontario
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When the ice melts each spring, the ship visits each of the five lakes to measure basic water quality and sample the “lower food web” — the tiny animals, plants, and algae that support fish and other aquatic life.
Energy
Injection Wells Exist To Hold Fracking Wastewater, But The Water Can Move. Here’s how
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Salty wastewater produced by fracking for oil and gas has to go somewhere. Often, it’s injected into disposal wells deep underground. But sometimes that wastewater can find its way back to the surface and cause environmental problems.
App NEWS
PA Finds PFAS In A Third Of Public Water Systems; None Exceeded EPA Limit
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Critics push PA to set enforceable drinking water levels to protect public health
App NEWS
Note To Nesting Songbirds: Avoid Natural Gas Compressors
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A study by Penn State researchers found that songbirds nesting near the sound of natural gas compressors had fewer hatched eggs.
New York State Urged To Lower Lead Levels In Schools
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“We know that in particular young children are at risk of neurological and behavioral health consequences associated with developing bodies and that is something that lasts forever.”
Environmental Advocates Say New York Should Keep Promise And Fund Climate Change Initiatives
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Environmental advocates say money in the state budget meant for environmental initiatives needs to stay intact. Advocates want the state to fund the environmental programs they promised.
App NEWS
PA Proposal To Join Regional Cap-And-Trade Program Draws 13,000 Comments
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“The public comment period just makes it clear that Pennsylvanians are really clamoring for concrete action to reduce climate pollution.”
App NEWS
With Biden’s Vow To Rejoin Paris Agreement, PA Cities Anticipate Federal Partnership On Climate
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“We need Joe Biden to demonstrate that he truly is a man that believes in science and believes in honoring the commitment to protect future generations.”
Environment
Climate Scientist Michael Mann Interview: ‘We’re Going To Need Every Tool We Have’
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“We should engage in everyday actions and changes in our lifestyle, that reduce our environmental footprint, that often make us healthier and happier and save us money, things we ought to do anyway.”
Emerald Ash Borer Leads To Cornell Plan To Cut Some Ash Trees, Save Others
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“As the ash borer population increases and the tree health declines, they become a safety hazard.”
Energy
Governor Unveils Ambitious Green Energy Program For New York
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Plans include new solar farms and off shore wind turbines, and more transmission lines across the state.
Environment
Pennsylvania Pays $34 Million For Water Cleanup
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Of the 149 projects granted money from the Growing Greener program, 43 in south central Pennsylvania will get $12 million.
Economy
Families And Advocates Criticize PA’s Fracking Health Studies
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State announced $3.9 M studies after pressure from families of rare cancer patients in SW PA
Environment
What’s Next For Energy And Environment Under Biden?
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President-elect Biden says he will rejoin the Paris Agreement on day one.
Environment
Trump And Biden Differ Sharply On The Environment — And That Means The Election Stakes Are High For PA
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Energy, pollution policies are felt deeply in Pennsylvania.
App NEWS
New York State, Advocates Hope Public Will Help Enforce Plastic Bag Ban
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“It could not come a day too soon. New Yorkers use a staggering 23 billion plastic bags every year.”
Environment
New York Begins Plastic Bag Ban Enforcement October 19th
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The COVID-19 pandemic, and an unsuccessful lawsuit brought by the plastics industry delayed its implementation.
Economy
New York To Begin Enforcing Plastic Bag Ban Oct. 19
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New York state will begin enforcing its ban on single-use carry-out plastic bags next month after a brief hiatus of the law due to a legal challenge brought earlier this year.
Mockingbirds Catch A Break As New York Judge Strikes Down Trump Bird Opinion
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In 2017, the Trump administration scaled back protections of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A federal judge has now struck down the rule change — and cited To Kill a Mockingbird in so doing.
Education
Participants Sought To Help New York Rate Creeks, Streams
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“And the really cool thing is when you fill out a survey on your smartphone, it geolocates you. We’re able to go back to that exact same spot and we’ll do the water quality testing.”
Environment
New York Adopts Drinking Water Standards For Three Emerging Contaminants
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“I think these are still historic and appropriate and protective drinking water standards that will protect New Yorkers for decades to come.”
Environment
Cuomo Scraps $3 Billion Environmental Bond Act
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New York, fearing the financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, has decided to pull an item from this year’s ballot to decide if the state should borrow $3 billion to fund a series of environmental projects related to climate change.
New York State Bids For Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects
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Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul tweeted it is “the largest ever combined solicitations for renewable energy ever issued in the U.S.”
Environment
Upstate’s Howie Hawkins Picked As Green Party Candidate For President
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This will be the 25th time Hawkins has run for office, but his first national campaign. He’s run for Congress, U.S. Senate, governor and several other state and local offices.
How To Clear Invasive Species? Get Goats!
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“They’re tipping the balance towards a more diverse ecosystem. The result will be beauty and color in the landscape, new homes for butterflies improved water quality and a stronger web of life.”
Crime and Justice
Republican Lawmakers Defend Shale Gas Industry; Grand Jury Says PA Failed To Protect Public From Fracking
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Secretary of Environmental Resources and Energy panel said he was offended by AG’s characterization of natural gas industry
Crime and Justice
PA Grand Jury Report On Fracking: State Failed To Protect Public Health
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Grand jury makes proposals on regulation, oversight of fracking industry
Energy
PA Says 2 Gas Drilling Companies Committed Environmental Crimes. Here’s Why People Are Rarely Charged
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“When a crime is committed because of how a company does business, rather than an individual’s actions, we charge the company.”
Trump Administration Limits New York’s Power To Stop Oil And Gas Pipelines
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In recent years, climate activists and states have used the Clean Water Act to block pipelines and other fossil fuel projects. A new EPA rule makes that harder,
Energy
Study Finds Methane Leaks In PA Much Higher Than State Reports
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Estimates don’t capture leaks from ‘abnormal’ conditions, Environmental Defense Fund says
App NEWS
Coronavirus Delays Conservation Efforts In Pennsylvania
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“The whole spring season is basically lost.”
App NEWS
Pipeline Explosion Resulted In Huge State Fine. Now, PA Has Found Hundreds Of New Violations
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Regulator, company at odds over erosion, hillside slips
Environment
New York’s Plastic Bag Ban Effectively On Hold
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“The science just does not back up shifting to plastic bags. But everyone is trying to make the best of a really difficult situation.”
Energy
The Struggling Coal Industry Hammered Further By Coronavirus
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‘Everything that can go wrong, has gone wrong’
50 Years After Its Debut, New York Professor Explores The ‘Genius Of Earth Day’
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“Politicians took notice. Nothing like this had ever happened. It was obvious that people really cared more than anyone had known about clean air and clean water.”
App NEWS
On 50th Anniversary Of Earth Day, Social Distancing Could Bring People Back To Nature
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“I think it is a good time to reflect on the power of nature, and where we were as a planet 50 years ago, and where we want to get.”
Environment
Can Air Pollution Make Coronavirus Worse? Scientists Say Yes
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“I think that we would have a less severe outbreak if we had lower levels of air pollution.”
Environment
COVID-19 Prompts EPA To Relax Enforcement, But State And Local Governments Do Most Of The Oversight
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Federal agency said new policy doesn’t mean facilities can exceed allowed pollution limits
App NEWS
Spring Is Here, But Is Nature In Sync?
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“Trees, as a group, are more responsive to these temperature shifts than wildflowers,”
App NEWS
Mariner East Construction Back On After Waiver Requests Approved
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Wolf administration grants all of Energy Transfer’s waiver requests
App NEWS
Energy Transfer Seeks Waiver To Continue Some Mariner East Work
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Company says state has allowed some work to continue.
App NEWS
PA’s Coronavirus Shutdown Order Appears To Include Mariner East Pipeline Construction
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Construction on the Mariner East pipeline appears to be halted by Gov. Wolf’s new order that shuts down all “non-life-sustaining” operations and businesses.
Featured in Category
Food CO-OP Calls New York’s Upcoming Plastic Bag Ban No Big Deal
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“We’re lucky that over half of our shoppers are already using reusable bags. We sell dozens of different kinds. It’s kind of a normal thing here.”
Trespassing Charges Dropped Against Ithaca Chase Bank Protesters
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The group said it occupied the bank to protest its investment in the fossil fuel industry.
Environment
New York Prepares For March 1st Plastic Bag Ban
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The Department of Environmental Conservation has stepped up its efforts in recent days to help New Yorkers understand the new rules.
Environment
Supporters/Opponents Find Fault With New York’s Plastic Bag Ban Regulations
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“They’re going to have a mess on their hands when this really goes into effect. There’s going to be some clean up on aisle three.”
App NEWS
PA Governor’s Cap-And-Trade Proposal Takes Step Forward
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DEP acting on governor’s executive order — which Republicans are challenging
App NEWS
Feds Lower Coal Mine Cleanup Funds For PA
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Pennsylvania is getting less money from the federal government this year to clean up its old abandoned mines.
App NEWS
Budget Proposal Boosts Staff At PA’s Departments Of Environmental Protection, Conservation and Natural Rresources
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In annual budget address, Wolf talked about need for pipeline reform
App NEWS
Pennsylvania Poll Finds Registered Voters Split On Fracking Ban
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Support for a ban strong in cities and suburbs; weak in rural SW Pennsylvania
App NEWS
Governor’s Support For Petrochemicals Raises Climate Worries As PA Tries To Cut Carbon Emissions
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Plastics build-out could conflict with governor’s climate goals
air quality
PA, New York Join Suit Against EPA Over Chemical-Safety Rules At Industrial Sites
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New York and Pennsylvania joined 12 other states and the District of Columbia in a federal lawsuit that says the new rules violate the Clean Air Act.
Education
In A Budget Preview, Governor Calls For A Deep Cleanup At PA Schools
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His latest ask is more than a billion dollars to clean up lead and asbestos in Pennsylvania’s schools, houses and water systems.
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Wegmans’ Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Begins
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The grocery chain is getting an early start on the state-wide ban, which begins in March.
App NEWS
Environmentalists Commend/Challenge Cuomo’s Climate Initiative Budget
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“If we want to lower our transportation emissions, we have to address getting people out of their personal vehicles or ensuring that the personal vehicles that are left become electrified more rapidly.”
App NEWS
PFAS Chemicals Detected In Water Supplies Nationwide
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In Philadelphia, the survey found two of the most commonly researched PFAS chemicals at levels far below the EPA’s recommended limit.
Energy
PA Orders Range Resources To Clean Up Its Act On Lycoming County Well
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DEP quietly withdrew the fine for faulty drilling after the company promised to fix the problems.
Could Organic Solutions One Day Be Part Of De-Icing Strategy On New York Roads
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“We want to get the job done to make the roads safe, but I don’t want salt laying all over the roads and having piles of it. It’s not good for the environment.”
Trump Seeks Environmental Rules Changes, New York Critics Say It Compromises Public Health
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Critics of his proposed changes say they would favor corporate interests over public health, allowing the potential for air and water quality to be compromised.
Energy
Study: Replacing Coal Plants With Natural Gas Cuts Pollution, Saved Lives
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Fracking pollution not included in study; could lessen health benefits, author says
Environment
Wegmans Plastic Bag Ban Starts January 27
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Wegmans debuted the no-plastic policy at its Corning and Ithaca stores and called the pilot program successful.
App NEWS
New York Governor Proposes Ban On Foam Food Containers, “Packing Peanuts”
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The measure would make illegal the use of the plastic foam for single-use food containers by restaurants, caterers, food trucks, retail food stores, delis and grocery stores.