From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): One in 4 Americans wants to purchase an electric car, according to a recent survey.1 There’s no question that electric cars are on the rise — for their sleek designs, for the money they save drivers over … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-09-26/energy-policy/clean-energy-investments-to-boost-pa-economy/a80744-2 September 26, 2022 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Renewable energy has the possibility to boost the economy and benefit workers and the environment in the Keystone State. That was the … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): There’s no sugar-coating it: The Supreme Court’s recent decision is a huge blow to our environment and our ability to fight climate change at the federal level. Bold, immediate action from our leaders to slow the warming … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): As we watch the events in Ukraine with sadness and fear, one thing is clear: we can’t continue down the path of fossil fuel dependence. We must push for a swift transition away from … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-03-24/energy-policy/veteran-officials-invoke-defense-production-act-for-renewable-energy/a78397-2 March 24, 2022 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window As gas prices across the country are at record levels due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis, elected officials who are also military … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/10/22/plastic-pollution-waterways-could-triple-2040-warns-un “This assessment provides the strongest scientific argument to date for the urgency to act, and for collective action to protect and restore our oceans from source to sea.” KENNY STANCIL October 22, 2021 As the global pollution crisis … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): The “Build Back Better” reconciliation bill is our last best chance to secure investments in clean energy, climate justice, and clean vehicles in time to avoid catastrophic climate change. But according to recent news … Continued
From the Clean Air Council (http://www.cleanair.org/): Pennsylvania is poised to take a historic step to reduce carbon pollution from fossil power plants by participating in a market-based program called the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). For over a decade, in … Continued
From Environment America (https://environmentamerica.org/): When you leave your phone charger plugged into the wall, it’s still using energy even though it’s not charging up your phone. We call these often forgotten plugged in electronics and appliances energy vampires. Due to … Continued
From the Clean Air Council (http://www.cleanair.org/): Pennsylvania is about to take a major step to limit carbon pollution produced by Pennsylvania power plants by joining a market-based program called the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). In 11 states, RGGI has … Continued