EPA Recognizes Chester County Among Nation’s Leading Green Power Users
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Commissioners announced the County’s acceptance by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Green Power Partner.
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Chester County Releases Draft Climate Action Plan for Public Input
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Planning Commission, in partnership with the Chester County Environmental and Energy Advisory Board, is holding a virtual public meeting to present the county’s …
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Pennsylvania Needs a Realistic Climate Agenda
There are many things Pennsylvania state government should do this year to address climate change – but won’t – given the political composition of the state legislature. But a few …
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Gov. Wolf Vetoes Bill that Ignores Climate Change
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf yesterday vetoed House Bill 2025, which would have prevented the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from taking any action to abate, control or …
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Environmental Quality Board Approves Proposed Climate Change Regulation
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board (EQB) has voted to promulgate a regulation to limit carbon pollution from power plants. The proposed regulation will be reviewed by the …
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Comitta and McCarter Introduce Legislation to Reduce Carbon Pollution in PA
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Carolyn Comitta, D-Chester, and state Rep. Stephen McCarter, D-Montgomery, announced that they are introducing H.B. 2856, known as a cap-and-invest program.
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Finite Carbon to Launch the First Web-based Global Platform to Register Carbon Offsets From Natural Climate Solutions
WAYNE, PA — Finite Carbon, North America’s leading developer and supplier of forest carbon offsets, announced it will launch the first web-based global platform that enables small landowners to access …
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DEP Local Climate Action Program Helps Community Leaders Address Climate Change in 139 Municipalities
HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) launched the second year of its Local Climate Action Program (LCAP) this week with 21 participants representing 139 municipalities statewide. From now through …
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Learn How Pennsylvania Will Fight Climate Change with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold an informational presentation this Thursday on how Pennsylvania can reduce climate pollution by participating in the Regional Greenhouse …
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Chester County and Caln Township Among Pennsylvania Communities Developing Local Climate Action Plans
HARRISBURG, PA — Twenty municipalities are developing plans to manage the risks of climate change impacts in their communities, using tools and expertise provided by the Department of Environmental Protection’s …
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