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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced a series of major enforcement actions, grants, and regulatory updates last Tuesday, aimed at curbing pollution, strengthening coastal protections, and …
DEP Targets Oil Sheens, Coastal Threats, and Diesel Pollution in Sweeping Enforcement Push Read More PITTSBURGH, PA — The Shapiro Administration has issued one of Pennsylvania’s most sweeping environmental enforcement actions in years, ordering two major oil companies to undertake an aggressive cleanup of long-standing …
Oil Giants Hit With Major Crackdown After Toxic Sheens Foul Allegheny River Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced criminal charges against Seneca Resources, LLC, alleging that the natural gas company repeatedly violated state environmental laws and ignored multiple warnings …
Natural Gas Giant Faces 100 Criminal Counts in Pennsylvania Pollution Case Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, received the Environmental Leadership Award from the West Chester Green Team on Monday night, recognizing his legislative work to reduce light …
Pielli Honored for Environmental Leadership as Chester County Confronts Light Pollution Challenges Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a series of initiatives last week aimed at bolstering wildfire prevention, improving forest health, expanding domestic timber production, and supporting …
USDA Unveils Major Investments in Forest Resilience, Wildfire Preparedness, and Agricultural Disaster Relief Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — As new bans on disposable vapes roll out in North Carolina and the United Kingdom, a new report from PennPIRG Education Fund and PennEnvironment Research & Policy …
Report Finds Pennsylvanians Tossed 13 Disposable Vapes Every Minute in 2023, Raising Alarm Over Toxic Waste Read More
Starting July 16, Malvern Borough will ban single-use plastic carry-out bags at checkout in all commercial establishments. Businesses may offer paper bags (with at least 40% recycled content), reusable bags, …
Malvern’s Plastic Bag Ban: Virtue Signaling Over Real Solutions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has once again stepped up in the fight to protect and restore its most precious natural resources by awarding $24 million to improve water quality within the …
$24M to Rescue Pennsylvania’s Polluted Waters—Radical Moves to Save the Chesapeake Bay! Read More
HONEY BROOK, PA — RMP Global has unveiled its Recycled Plastic Noise Walls in North America, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional noise barriers. These innovative walls, already used internationally, …
RMP Global Launches Recycled Plastic Noise Walls in North America Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — After a recent spell of wet weather reduced the risk of wildfires, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has officially lifted its ban on campfires …
Campfire Ban Lifted in Pennsylvania Parks, But Fire Safety Remains Critical Read More