From the Clean Air Council (http://www.cleanair.org/): Senator Bob Casey has courageously opposed the Administration’s dangerous proposed modification to standards that reduce methane pollution from oil and gas operations. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), led by fossil fuel lobbyist Andrew … Continued
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology will host a series of six public lectures featuring thought leaders who will speak on a variety of topics related to climate disruption and sustainable development during the spring semester. The Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA), … Continued
From the Evangelical Environmental Network (http://www.creationcare.org): Safe, clean air is in danger due to recent proposed methane rollbacks from the Administration and we must speak out. The EPA is accepting comments until Dec. 17th and we have made it easy … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-10-24/climate-change-air-quality/wheeler-visit-to-oil-and-gas-conference-highlights-methane-concerns/a64396-1 October 24, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Pennsylvania is the nation’s second-largest methane producer and a major source of methane emissions. (anita_starzycka/Pixabay) PITTSBURGH – Environmental advocates say acting Environmental … Continued
From the Clean Air Council (http://www.cleanair.org/): In a major milestone, Governor Wolf announced that his administration will finalize permits to cut air pollution from new or expanding natural gas operations. These important permits, known officially as GP-5 and GP-5A, will … Continued
From the Clean Air Council (http://www.cleanair.org/): Governor Tom Wolf said that he would cut methane and harmful air pollution from natural gas operations across Pennsylvania two years ago. Despite the Governor’s promise, 1.5 million Pennsylvanians who live within a half-mile … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-12-20/environment/new-methane-rules-called-just-a-start/a60733-1 December 20, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Gov. Tom Wolf is proposing weaker emission rules for existing oil and gas facilities. (anita_starzycka/Pixabay) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Clean air advocates want … 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 Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light (http://www.paipl.org): Due to vacations, our July 2017 PA IPL climate policy briefing call is CANCELLED, but we are still providing a policy update summary below, beginning with opportunities for action and witness. Our monthly … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is trying to delay and rewrite methane pollution standards that protect our children and our planet from dangerous methane pollution. We have a chance to send comments to the … Continued