Posted at https://www.pennfuture.org/News-DRBC-Regulations-Ban-Fracking-Allows-Other-Potentially-Hazardous-Activities Regulations must be strengthened to ensure full protection of the basin Dec. 1, 2017 (NEWTOWN, Pa.) –The Delaware River Basin Commission yesterday released draft regulations that protect this critical water source with a ban on fracking; however, … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-12-01/environment/pas-new-methane-rules-a-big-step-forward/a60491-2 December 1, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window New permitting rules will apply to new gas wells, transmission stations and pipelines. (Nicholas A. Tonelli/Flickr) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania is taking … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Scott Pruitt, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), wants to repeal the Clean Power Plan. There is a comment period now and people of faith need to speak up and be counted! … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-11-30/environmental-justice/report-oil-gas-pollution-has-outsized-impact-on-african-americans-in-pa/a60477-1 November 30, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Nationally more than 1 million African-Americans live within half a mile of existing natural gas facilities. (dbchandler/Pixabay) PHILADELPHIA – A new report … Continued
Please tell EPA—Don’t delay implementation of the Clean Water Rule before December 13. You can submit your comments at Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2017-0644 NOTE: You don’t need to be an expert, and comments don’t need to be lengthy. Questions? Contact Michael … Continued
From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): Every five years, the Farm Bill—a massive legislative package that shapes our food choices and how farmers grow our food—comes up for renewal. That means that every five years, UCS supporters like you … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-11-27/public-lands-wilderness/wildlife-advocates-condemn-drilling-plan/a60414-1 November 27, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is habitat for migratory birds, polar bears, moose and herds of caribou. (LoveToTakePictures/Pixabay) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Conservationists … Continued
Posted at https://thinkprogress.org/solar-wind-keep-getting-cheaper-33c38350fb95/ Building new renewables is now cheaper than just running old coal and nuclear plants. Joe Romm Nov 20, 2017, 11:34 am In one of the fastest and most astonishing turnarounds in the history of energy, building … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/11/16/predicted-because-pipelines-are-bound-spill-existing-keystone-gushes-200k-gallons Published on Thursday, November 16, 2017 by Common Dreams ‘With their horrible safety record, today’s spill is just the latest tragedy caused by the irresponsible oil company TransCanada.’ By Jon Queally, staff writer Those who had warned … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-11-16/climate-change-air-quality/study-ethanol-mandate-adding-to-carbon-pollution/a60306-1 November 16, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window More than 7 million acres of grassland and forest has been converted to agricultural production for ethanol production. (Ratfink1973/Pixabay) HARRISBURG, Pa. – … Continued