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HARRISBURG, PA — In response to an alarming surge in wildfire incidents and the prevailing dry conditions, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has issued a sweeping ban …
Statewide Campfire Ban Issued as Explosive Wildfire Threat Looms Over Pennsylvania! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has issued a critical advisory urging residents to exercise extreme caution with outdoor fires as the state faces …
Wildfire Alert: Pennsylvania on High Alert as Dry Spell Sparks Emergency Burning Ban! Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In response to escalating wildfire threats, the Chester County Commissioners have enacted a 30-day ban on open burning throughout the county, effective immediately. This decisive measure …
Fire Fears Trigger Emergency Burn Ban in Chester County: What You Need to Know Now! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has earmarked $76.4 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to tackle the pressing issue of orphaned oil and gas wells …
What’s Behind the $76.4 Million Push to Clean Up Pennsylvania’s Orphaned Wells? Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Plastic pellets and microplastics are polluting lakes, rivers, and other waterways, posing significant environmental and public health threats. On Thursday, PIRG and PennEnvironment launched an interactive map …
New Interactive Map Highlights Plastic Pellet Pollution in U.S. Waterways Read More
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
LANCASTER, PA — In recognition of his lifelong dedication to clean air advocacy, Lancaster resident Kevin Stewart was recently bestowed the 2024 Hoyt E. Dearholt Distinguished Professional Service Award by …
Champion of Clean Air: Lancaster’s Kevin Stewart Honored by American Lung Association Read More
YAKIMA, WA — Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small recently announced a substantial $250 million investment aimed at helping communities protect against catastrophic wildfires. This initiative is part of …
USDA Announces $250 Million Initiative to Combat Wildfires 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
WEST CHESTER, PA — In a concerted effort to address environmental and public health concerns, Pennsylvania State Senators Katie Muth and Carolyn Comitta hosted a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, April …
Pennsylvania Senators Call for Ban on Toxic Roadway Waste Spraying in Virtual Hearing Read More