The new rule would exempt 18 percent of the nation’s streams, and more than half of its wetlands from oversight. Farmers, developers and energy companies applauded the rule.
The Ohio River system has more mussel species than any other river system on earth, except the Mississippi. Scientists are working to get to the bottom of their mysterious disappearance.
Researchers will use the data to model how ocean currents and other environmental conditions might predict where high levels of microplastics can be found in the ocean.
Voters approved an increase of property taxes by one-half of a mill — the equivalent of $50 on a property valued at $100,000. The proceeds will be placed in a trust fund that has yet to be created.
Common birds like the great horned owl could become less common and the state bird, the ruffed grouse could disappear altogether in Pa if global temperatures continue to rise.
Some Pittsburgh restaurants are collecting oyster shells for new homes for baby oysters. More than eight billion 'spat on shell' have been added to the bay in the effort.
