House Committee Takes First Step to Block Pa.’s Entry into Cap-and-Trade Program
The cap-and-trade program would address climate change by putting a price on carbon emissions. Republicans say it's a tax.
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
DEP Projects Pa. Could Cut Carbon Emissions Dramatically as Part of Cap-and-Trade Effort
The effort could reduce CO2 by 180 million tons by 2030, but the state's GOP is against it.
Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station to Stay Open Because of Pa’s Climate Plan
New owners say they won't close the plant, as long as the Governor's cap-and-trade plan goes through.
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.
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.
Gov. Wolf Plans for Pennsylvania to Join a Regional Effort to Cut Carbon Emissions
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative requires power plants to pay for their emissions. Wolf bypassed the legislature with an executive order.
Pa Lawmakers Propose a cap-and-trade system to cut carbon emissions
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The bill would slash carbon emissions at least 90 percent by 2040. But it could take years before it has a chance of passing.
Trump Ditches Obama’s signature climate policy aimed at cutting coal emissions
The new rule will help coal power plants remain open and is expected to hamper efforts to cut carbon emissions.
Citizen Climate Petition Advances, After State Board Approves Further Study of Cap-and-Trade Program
The ramifications of the petition could be politically significant– allowing significant climate policy to be implemented without new legislation.
Wolf Sets Goal for Pa. to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Asked about petrochemical industry emissions, the governor said he thinks Pennsylvania can have energy efficiency, environmental protection and a good economy.
