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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Pennsylvanians Overwhelmingly Support Joining RGGI: PennEnvironment
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA-DEP) completed its 60-day public comment period Thursday to weigh the commonwealth’s public support for joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative …
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The Environmental Quality Board Seeks Comments On CO2 Budget Trading Program Regulations
HARRISBURG, PA — The Environmental Quality Board will begin accepting public comments through Thursday, January 14, 2021, regarding proposed regulations that would reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) pollution from power plants …
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PennEnvironment Applauds Gov. Wolf Veto of ‘Legislative Attack’ on Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Yesterday, Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed legislation passed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly to prevent the state from joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), arguably one of …
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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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Gov. Wolf Applauds Environmental Board’s Commitment to Reducing Climate Change Impact in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf applauded the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) vote in favor of reducing carbon pollution from power plants. The EQB voted this week 13-6 in favor of …
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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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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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