Central Pa. Counties Get $6M to Help Reduce Pollution to the Chesapeake Bay Rachel McDevittNovember 30, 2020 The counties are responsible for some of the highest levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment running into the Chesapeake Bay. PollutionWater
Bill Heading to Governor Relaxes Environmental Laws for Conventional Drillers Rachel McDevittNovember 20, 2020 Lawmakers say the less rigorous environmental standards are scaled for "mom and pop" drillers. EnergyPoliticsPollution
Bill in State House Would Loosen Pollution Reporting Requirements Rachel McDevittNovember 18, 2020 The bill would only require spills be reported if they violate water quality standards or are reportable under federal rules. Currently, a spill of any size must be reported. PollutionWater
Public Comment Period Opens for Draft RGGI Rule Rachel McDevittNovember 12, 2020 The draft rule would allow Pennsylvania to join 10 northeastern states in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to curb emissions from power plants. Climate Change
Pennsylvanians Want a Lot From Their Lawmakers When It Comes to Climate Change Rachel McDevittOctober 19, 2020 From more regulations to transitioning to renewable energy, voters have a long wish list for climate action for lawmakers. 2020 ElectionClimate ChangePolitics
Climate Change Could Shift Pennsylvania’s Wildfire Season Rachel McDevittOctober 15, 2020 Pennsylvania wildfires usually happen in the spring, but that could be changing. Climate ChangeConservationWild Pennsylvania
What Do You Want Elected Officials To Do About Climate Change? Rachel McDevittSeptember 25, 2020 StateImpact and The Allegheny Front want to know what type of action you're looking for from elected officials to address climate change. Climate ChangePoliticsYour Environment Update
Oversight Board Approves Pennsylvania’s Attempt to Join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Rachel McDevittSeptember 17, 2020 A environmental oversight board gave the go-ahead for draft regulations for Pa. to join the cap-and-trade program. Climate ChangeEnergy
Natural Gas Production in Pennsylvania Hits Record High Rachel McDevittSeptember 15, 2020 The volume of gas hit at a record high in 2019, while the number of new gas wells was down from its peak in 2014. Energy
Bill to Keep Pa. Out of Regional Cap-and-Trade Program Passes, Faces Governor’s Veto Rachel McDevittSeptember 10, 2020 DEP estimates the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative would prevent 180 million tons of carbon dioxide by 2030, and bring in $300 million. Climate ChangeEnergy
