Trump on Earth: EPA Suspends Some Enforcement During Coronavirus Pandemic
EPA has said it will not enforce monitoring and other reporting requirements on industry due to the coronavirus. Critics say this is just too broad.
Politics
Wolf Vetoes Natural Gas Tax-Break Bill
Proponents say the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic should boost efforts to override the veto.
Trump on Earth: A New Rule Would End Penalties for Bird Deaths
A change to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act drastically weakens how birds are protected. A former official who managed the bird program for 30 years speaks out.
Democrats Could Field an Anti-Fracking Candidate in 2020. Can They Win in Pennsylvania?
Voters are split on the question of a fracking ban. We hear from union workers, college students, analysts and of course, pollsters.
Wolf’s Cap-and-Trade Proposal Takes a Step Forward
DEP released a draft of its proposed rules for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which would require polluters to pay for their carbon emissions over a certain level.
Rethinking ORSANCO: How the Agency’s Role as Steadfast Defender of the Ohio River Has Changed Over Time
This interstate organization was started in 1948 to clean up the Ohio River. In some areas, it accomplished its mission. But in others, there's a lot to be done.
Could the Ohio River have rights? A Movement to Grant Rights to the Environment Tests the Power of Local Control
Can you imagine if the Ohio River and its tributaries had legal rights? While speculative, the idea isn’t necessarily far-fetched.
Gov. Wolf’s Budget Proposes Boosting Staff for Environmental Protection
DEP and DCNR would get 25 new staff each. It’s the first time proposed spending from the general fund for environmental protection has risen above $165.6 million in 25 years.
Wolf’s Support for Petrochemicals Raises Climate Worries as Pennsylvania Tries to Cut Carbon Emissions
Wolf wants to reduce carbon emissions by more than a quarter by 2025 and 80 percent by 2050, but the ethane cracker in Beaver County will make that harder to achieve.
Trump Wants to Roll Back Environmental Reviews of Major Projects Like Pipelines
This rollback would eliminate the need for environmental impact studies for not just pipelines but other infrastructure projects like highways.
