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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 30, 2024, three federal powerhouses – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …
U.S. Takes Robust Approach to Halve Food Waste by 2030: Aiming for Food Security, Economic Growth, and Environmental Prosperity Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a groundbreaking agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice, Norfolk Southern will pay $310 million to rectify damages stemming from the 2023 …
Norfolk Southern to Pay $310 Million in Landmark Settlement Following 2023 Train Derailment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has approved a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) to monitor the long-term health impacts of …
Senate Committee Advances Bipartisan Bill to Monitor Health of Train Derailment Victims Read More
CHESTER, PA — Since its inception, Chester Water Authority (CWA) has not only provided clean, safe, affordable water to its community, but also has embraced a deep commitment to environmental …
Chester Water Authority: A Legacy of Environmental Stewardship Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania will receive $73 million in funding for a series of critical infrastructure projects aimed at improving water quality across the Commonwealth. U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) …
Pennsylvania Secures $73 Million for Vital Water Infrastructure Projects Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a landmark move to combat climate change, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Thursday the finalization of updated standards aimed at drastically reducing carbon …
EPA Finalizes New Standards to Significantly Cut Carbon Pollution from Power Plants Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a move heralded as a watershed moment for environmental protection and public health, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday announced the designation of two …
EPA Designates PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous, a Major Shift Toward Accountability and Cleanup Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took a decisive step in the fight against a group of ubiquitous chemicals known as PFAS—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. …
Biden Administration Declares War on ‘Forever Chemicals’: Nation’s Most Hazardous Substances Now Include PFAS Read More
NEWARK, DE — Artesian Water Company, Inc., a key subsidiary of Artesian Resources Corporation (Nasdaq: ARTNA), is taking significant strides to ensure compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) …
Artesian Water Company Leads in PFAS Treatment Ahead of New EPA Standards Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced this week the allocation of $244,786,476 from the U.S. Department of the Interior. This funding, part of the Infrastructure Investment and …
Pennsylvania Secures Over $244 Million for Abandoned Mine Land Cleanup, Aiming for Healthier Communities and Job Creation Read More