StateImpact Archives

Central Pa. Counties Get $6M to Help Reduce Pollution to the Chesapeake Bay

Rachel McDevitt·November 30, 2020

The counties are responsible for some of the highest levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment running into the Chesapeake Bay.

Pollution Water

Allegheny County Residents Demand Stronger Pollution Regs for U.S. Steel Plant

Reid Frazier·November 23, 2020

An air inversion in early November caused a string of bad air days near the Clairton Coke Works. Residents are sick of it.

Pollution

Bill in State House Would Loosen Pollution Reporting Requirements

Rachel McDevitt·November 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.

Pollution Water

Pittsburgh Mayor Touts ‘Marshall Plan’ for Appalachia

Reid Frazier·November 13, 2020

The plan calls for $600 billion to transition from fossil fuels to greener energy. “If we do nothing, over the next 10 years, our four-state region will lose 100,000 jobs."

Climate Change Culture Economy

Public Comment Period Opens for Draft RGGI Rule

Rachel McDevitt·November 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

Study: Pittsburgh Kids Near Polluting Sites Have Higher Asthma Rates

Reid Frazier·November 10, 2020

Minority and low-income communities are most impacted, because they are more likely to live near polluting facilities.

Environmental Justice Hazardous to Your Health Health Pollution

How Energy and Environment Will Change Under Biden

Susan Phillips·November 9, 2020

From rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement to restoring fuel efficiency standards, Biden has a lot to do.

2020 Election Climate Change Energy

U.S. Officially Withdraws from Paris Climate Agreement

Susan Phillips·November 6, 2020

Analysts say exiting the landmark climate agreement is not only a blow to climate action, but hinders the U.S.'s ability to participate in the economics of the future.

Climate Change Politics

Mark West natural gas processing facility

Groups Sue EPA Over Flares at Industrial Facilities

Reid Frazier·November 2, 2020

Suit claims rules allow excess pollution at natural gas processing stations, landfills and chemical plants.

Energy Pollution

As Election Nears, Pennsylvania Farmers Have a List of Climate Actions for Politicians

Anne Danahy·October 30, 2020

Unpredictable weather, extreme storms and drought are making farming harder in Pennsylvania. Farmers say they need help to ensure they can continue.

2020 Election Climate Change Food and Agriculture

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Solar savings for Clairton, other Pa. schools at risk from proposed federal cuts

Pa. solar installers say GOP’s U.S. House tax bill is a ‘disaster’ for business

Allegheny National Forest will increase logging by millions of board feet this year

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