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PITTSBURGH, PA — On Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro, alongside U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan, announced a landmark $396 million grant aimed at helping Pennsylvania tackle climate …
Pennsylvania Secures $400 Million Grant for Clean Manufacturing Efforts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced a significant investment in the state’s environmental health with a $2.9 million allocation to seven applicants through the …
Pennsylvania Launches $2.9 Million Initiative to Cut Diesel Emissions and Promote Clean Transportation Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently levied fines totaling $1,114,000 against Equitrans, L.P. The fines stem from air quality, waste, and oil and gas violations …
Pennsylvania DEP Fines Equitrans Over $1 Million for Environmental Violations Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Today, a promising new report is making waves for the future of Pennsylvania’s children. Unveiled by the American Lung Association, the report, “Boosting Health for Children: Benefits …
Zero-Emission Revolution: Pennsylvania’s Path to Healthier Children Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — PennEnvironment and the Clean Air Council, Pennsylvania’s major environmental groups, announced Friday that they have concluded a landmark Clean Air Act lawsuit against the United States Steel …
Pivotal Clean Air Act Lawsuit Ends with Historic Settlement: U.S. Steel to Pay $42M and Introduce Pollution Controls Read More DELAWARE — In a significant step towards zero-emission transportation, Delaware has officially adopted the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rules. The move aims to reduce harmful pollution from passenger …
Delaware Adopts Advanced Clean Cars II Rules, Targets 82% Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales by 2032 Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — With fall in the air and leaf blowers going at full blast in neighborhoods across Pennsylvania, a new report by the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center shows that …
Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment: Unleashing 18,000 Tons of Air Pollution in PA, Reveals PennEnvironment Study Read More
In our quest for cleaner, healthier living, we often overlook one crucial aspect: the air we breathe. While outdoor air pollution gets a lot of attention, it’s time we turned …
How to Limit Indoor Air Pollution in Your Home Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — As the public input period closes for a new climate proposal from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), environmental, community, and faith advocates gathered outside the agency’s …
Pennsylvanians Rally to Support EPA’s Bold Climate Proposal: Over 20,000 Comments Delivered Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania’s commonwealth and local governments could save Keystone State taxpayers over $360 million by purchasing electric vehicles (EVs) as opposed to gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles for their …
New PennEnvironment Study Showing Taxpayer Savings and Climate Pollution Reductions With EVs Read More