Pennsylvania is one of America's largest sources of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, most of which comes from the burning of fossil fuels and methane. Just 12 industrial facilities, power plants, mines and other large polluters -- Pennsylvania's "Dirty Dozen" -- account for nearly one-fifth of the commonwealth's total climate pollution.
Solar power is getting cheaper and more efficient all the time, and America should take advantage of untapped solar energy opportunities, including the billions of square feet of warehouse rooftops across the country.
Whole Foods can do more and do better to reduce single-use plastic packaging.
With slimmer opportunities in Congress, the Biden administration should take these actions to restore and strengthen environmental protections.
Building green infrastructure and protecting forests can reduce the amount of stormwater that overwhelms Allegheny County's sewage system and pollutes the region’s waterways.
Polluters poured nearly 200 million pounds of toxic substances into U.S. waterways in 2020. We must strengthen Clean Water Act protections and reduce toxics use.
In 2023, the Texas state parks system will celebrate its 100th anniversary. But as the state grows rapidly, our parks system is bursting at the seams and struggling to meet public demand for recreation opportunities.
