How will industry leaders, government officials, researchers, entrepreneurs – lift billions of people out of poverty – and continue to advance technological civilization? Jason Pontin, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of MIT Technology Review delivers a striking message of collaboration from the … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-05-11/environment/federal-methane-rule-survives-challenge/a57647-1 May 11, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Leaks, venting and flaring on federal lands releases 110 billion cubic feet of gas a year. (Tim Evanson/Flickr) HARRISBURG, Pa. – The … Continued
From 350.org (https://350.org/): An important update: the Trump administration has delayed its decision about the Paris Climate Agreement. A meeting about the deal that was scheduled for this Tuesday between key administration officials was cancelled, and the President’s Press Secretary … Continued
Students from Eastern Mennonite University, Eastern University, Messiah College, Dickinson College and many other individuals of differing backgrounds are asking for your support for The Lancaster Stand and for environmental and native rights—opposing the Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline. They have set … Continued
From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): See action at end. Methane emissions from the natural gas industry are rising faster than production across the state, pointing to a simple fact: the industry’s voluntary efforts to cut emissions are not effective. The latest data … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-05-09/health-issues/bill-would-close-exemptions-in-pa-smoke-free-law/a57618-2 May 9, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The 2008 Clean Indoor Air Act allows smoking in some bars and restaurants, private clubs and casinos. (DucDigital/Flickr) HARRISBURG, Pa. – A … Continued
From 350.org (https://350.org/): News reports from Washington say that Donald Trump is leaning towards pulling the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement, the backbone of international climate action. He’s meeting with top advisers to decide next Tuesday. Pulling … Continued
From Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light (http://www.paipl.org): In this note you will find highlights from the April 2017 PA IPL climate policy briefing call, beginning with opportunities for action and witness. These monthly calls are intended to build our knowledge … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-05-04/endangered-species-and-wildlife/suit-challenges-trump-reversal-of-drilling-ban/a57562-1 May 4, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Drilling in the Atlantic would threaten critical habitat for whales, fish and coral, environmental advocates say. (Wwelles14/Wikimedia Commons) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Environmental … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-05-03/water/pa-high-on-list-of-states-with-most-drinking-water-violations/a57545-1 May 3, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 19.5 million people a year get sick drinking water from contaminated public systems. … Continued