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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
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently levied fines totaling $1,114,000 against Equitrans, L.P. The fines stem from air quality, waste, and oil and gas violations …
Pennsylvania DEP Fines Equitrans Over $1 Million for Environmental Violations Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As the seasonal risk of wildfires increases, Pennsylvanians are being urged to exercise utmost caution. In a joint statement, Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of the Department of …
Rising Wildfire Risk in Pennsylvania Spurs Urgent Call for Caution Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Today, a promising new report is making waves for the future of Pennsylvania’s children. Unveiled by the American Lung Association, the report, “Boosting Health for Children: Benefits …
Zero-Emission Revolution: Pennsylvania’s Path to Healthier Children Read More
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), along with its partners, has made significant progress in creating a cleaner Delaware. In 2023, an impressive 91,810 bags of trash …
Delaware’s War on Waste: Over 91,000 Bags of Trash Collected in 2023 Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — PennEnvironment and the Clean Air Council, Pennsylvania’s major environmental groups, announced Friday that they have concluded a landmark Clean Air Act lawsuit against the United States Steel …
Pivotal Clean Air Act Lawsuit Ends with Historic Settlement: U.S. Steel to Pay $42M and Introduce Pollution Controls Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A study released by the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group on Thursday underscores the significant impact of bans on single-use plastic bags, revealing that …
Single-Use Plastic Bag Bans Prove Effective, Yet Challenges Remain, New Study Reveals Read More