From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): From suppressing a report on the risks of formaldehyde exposure to misrepresenting research on the effects of fracking on drinking water sources, political interference in science can have serious consequences for the health … Continued
From Stop the Debt Trap (http://stopthedebttrap.org/): Just after Veterans’ Day, members of Congress introduced the bipartisan H.R. 5050, or the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act of 2019, introduced in the House by Reps. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL) and Glenn … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-11-26/endangered-species-and-wildlife/report-climate-change-putting-wildlife-at-risk/a68444-1 November 26, 2019 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window An annual bird count has shown an estimated 76% decline in ruffed grouse populations in southeast Pennsylvania. (JohnCindy/Adobe Stock) HARRISBURG, Pa. — … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-11-29/climate-change-air-quality/consumers-push-for-tougher-car-emissions-standards/a68477-1 November 29, 2019 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Consumer Reports says when combined with a home solar system, electric vehicle “fuel” costs could be zero. (scharfsinn86/Adobe Stock) HARRISBURG, Pa. – … Continued
From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): The state Senate’s Finance Committee approved House Bill 1100, a massive tax credit for the petrochemical industry. In the coming days, the full Pennsylvania State Senate may vote on House Bill 1100, part of a dangerous legislative … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): In Pennsylvania, you may have noticed something changing over the past decade. Maybe you remember the first time you saw a solar panel on your neighbor’s roof or an electric vehicle passing you on the road. Maybe … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Critical federal clean energy programs are set to expire — right when we need them most. We can’t let years like 2019 become the new normal: another heat record-breaking summer, another fall of extreme storms, and wildfires … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Some of the best parts of Pennsylvania are the awe-inspiring streams that crisscross the state. These are the places we hike, fish, or go to just to get away from it all. Help protect these beloved waterways … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Every year, more than 250,000 tons of plastic pellets spill into the environment.1 These tiny fragments, used in plastic manufacturing, swirl in the water and wash up on shore in humongous drifts. The Clean Water Act is … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): We’re one big step closer to saving Chaco Canyon from drilling. The U.S. House just passed the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act, bipartisan legislation that would permanently protect lands within a 10-mile radius around the park … Continued