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PHILADELPHIA, PA — A former industrial site along the Delaware River that once handled oil, concrete, and asphalt production has been transformed into a public waterfront park after years of …
Toxic Industrial Site Reborn as Philly Riverfront Park Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new $14,000,000 federal grant will fund a pilot project in Pennsylvania aimed at generating electricity and heat from underground sources, part of a broader effort to …
$14M Geothermal Pilot Could Power Rural PA Communities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State officials have begun seasonal treatments across Pennsylvania waterways to reduce black fly populations ahead of peak outdoor recreation months.
Black Fly Control Program Targets 1,800 Miles of Waterways Read More
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — Expanded stream restoration efforts across Pennsylvania are improving water quality and increasing fishing opportunities, state officials said Friday as they stocked trout in Conowingo Creek.
Trout Stocking Highlights Cleaner Streams, More Fishing Access Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is seeking new energy generation and storage projects that can be brought online quickly, aiming to increase electricity supply and prevent higher energy costs for residents.
State Fast-Tracks Power Projects to Avoid Rising Energy Costs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — More than 500 Pennsylvania students were recognized for raising awareness about litter and environmental stewardship through art, writing, and video as part of this year’s Litter Hawk …
Student Contest Winners Spotlight Fight Against Litter Read More
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Residents in several Delaware County communities can now track local air quality in near real time through a new state dashboard designed to identify pollution sources …
New Air Monitoring Tool Targets Pollution Concerns in Delaware County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is investing more than $1.47 million to help communities replace gasoline-powered vehicles, install electric charging infrastructure, and reduce fuel costs through a new round of Alternative …
Pa. Invests $1.47M to Cut Gas Use, Expand Clean Vehicles Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In case you missed it, more than 20,000 Pennsylvanians could see fewer and shorter power outages under a new round of state-funded electric grid upgrades totaling over …
ICYMI: $10M Grid Upgrades Aim to Cut Outages Across Pennsylvania Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania environmental officials announced $15.2 million in new funding to restore land and waterways damaged by abandoned coal mines, supporting 15 cleanup and restoration projects across the …
New Mine Cleanup Funding Brings Hope for Damaged Lands Read More