From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Last December, badgers, bobcats and more desert critters saw their habitat survive another day when Congress installed a one-year moratorium on drilling near Chaco Canyon. But in a short six months, the temporary ban on drilling near … Continued
From Environment America (https://environmentamerica.org/): Do we have the technical potential to power our society with energy sources that don’t pollute our environment or threaten the future of our planet? Absolutely. Our research partners at Environment America Research & Policy Center … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Fracking and oil extraction endanger our health and environment and are a major source of methane pollution — one of the biggest contributors to the climate crisis. Fortunately, state officials put forth a proposal to reduce methane … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/06/scientist-says-bc-heat-wave-caused-over-1-billion-tidal-creatures-cook-death The estimate follows record-breaking temperatures in the Canadian province. ANDREA GERMANOS, STAFF WRITER July 6, 2021 It’s “a frightening warning sign,” said one observer. “Heartbreaking,” another commented. “Can we now mobilize en masse to save all Earthly beings?” asked another. Those were some … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-07-07/climate-change-air-quality/study-details-health-implications-of-pa-coke-plant-fire/a74919-1 July 7, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window PITTSBURGH — In southwestern Pennsylvania, the health effects of an industrial fire more than two years ago are just now coming to light. … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/views/2021/07/05/humanity-needs-declare-independence-fossil-fuels We have the technical know-how as well as the available economic resources to make the transition to a clean energy future. Now it must be done. C.J. POLYCHRONIOU July 5, 2021 The Declaration of Independence, the work of … Continued
From Clean Water Action (http://www.cleanwateraction.org/): Many communities and places are opening up. We are visiting our favorite local businesses and shops, and perhaps we are dining out more often. But have you noticed that some businesses are still using single-use … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/01/horrifying-record-breaking-northwest-heatwave-linked-hundreds-deaths “Climate action is literally a matter of life or death—and it can’t wait any longer.” JAKE JOHNSON, STAFF WRITER July 1, 2021 The record-shattering heatwave currently scorching the Pacific Northwest has been linked to hundreds of deaths in … Continued
From the Clean Air Council (http://www.cleanair.org/): More public input needed on the Renovo power plant In April 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued an air quality permit for a proposed large-scale natural gas-fired power plant in Renovo … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-06-30/climate-change-air-quality/report-rggi-could-provide-financial-boost-to-pa-coal-communities/a74837-1 June 30, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s Environmental Quality Board is expected to make its final ruling on whether the state will join the Regional Greenhouse Gas … Continued