Bill Heading to Governor Relaxes Environmental Laws for Conventional Drillers
Lawmakers say the less rigorous environmental standards are scaled for "mom and pop" drillers.
Rachel McDevitt
Bill in State House Would Loosen Pollution Reporting Requirements
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.
Public Comment Period Opens for Draft RGGI Rule
The draft rule would allow Pennsylvania to join 10 northeastern states in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to curb emissions from power plants.
Pennsylvanians Want a Lot From Their Lawmakers When It Comes to Climate Change
From more regulations to transitioning to renewable energy, voters have a long wish list for climate action for lawmakers.
Climate Change Could Shift Pennsylvania’s Wildfire Season
Pennsylvania wildfires usually happen in the spring, but that could be changing.
What Do You Want Elected Officials To Do About Climate Change?
StateImpact and The Allegheny Front want to know what type of action you're looking for from elected officials to address climate change.
Oversight Board Approves Pennsylvania’s Attempt to Join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
A environmental oversight board gave the go-ahead for draft regulations for Pa. to join the cap-and-trade program.
Natural Gas Production in Pennsylvania Hits Record High
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.
Bill to Keep Pa. Out of Regional Cap-and-Trade Program Passes, Faces Governor’s Veto
DEP estimates the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative would prevent 180 million tons of carbon dioxide by 2030, and bring in $300 million.
Community Solar Proposal Getting Bipartisan Support in Legislature
Community solar projects are larger than home rooftop panels, but smaller than utility-scale grids. Subscribers use the energy that's generated and get a credit on their electricity bills.
