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Biden administration announces plan to protect old-growth forests
Most U.S. old-growth forests have been logged, many of oldest remaining trees open to logging
PennEnvironment, Three Rivers Waterkeeper sue Styropek USA to stop plastic pollution
PITTSBURGH – PennEnvironment and Three Rivers Waterkeeper announced that they have filed a federal lawsuit against BVPV Styrenics LLC and its parent company, Styropek USA, Inc., for alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act involving illegal discharges of plastics from their plastic manufacturing facility in Monaca, Pennsylvania.
Release: Study shows 18,000 tons of air pollution emitted in PA by gas-powered lawn equipment
STATEMENT: Gov. Shapiro’s newly proposed fracking safeguards are important step for protecting health, environment
While the package of just-announced policies are important first steps for reining in fracking pollution, at the end of the day, we must end fracking if we’re going to protect public health and our planet.
Statement: Fed govt. approves nation’s largest wind farm off Virginia’s coast
The U.S. Department of the Interior approved Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. The 176 turbines are expected to produce enough electricity to power 660,000 homes.
PennEnvironment Applauds Allegheny County Council’s Introduction of Countywide Plastic Bag Ban
Allegheny County Council is set to introduce new legislation to ban the distribution of single-use plastic bags at retailers across the county.
STATEMENT: Proposed hydrogen hub projects in Pennsylvania approved
Energy form touted as ‘clean’ isn’t necessarily so; Projects must be implemented wisely.
PennEnvironment Celebrates Implementation of Pittsburgh Bag Ban
Nothing we use for a few minutes should be allowed to litter our communities and pollute our environment for centuries. That’s why it’s been so exciting to see Pittsburgh’s ban on single-use plastic bags take shape. PennEnvironment has been proud to partner with city officials in this effort.
PennEnvironment, Three Rivers Waterkeeper announce intent to sue Styropek USA to stop plastic pollution
PennEnvironment and Three Rivers Waterkeeper announced Tuesday that they have sent a formal notice of intent to sue BVPV Styrenics LLC and its parent company, Styropek USA, Inc., for alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act at their plastic manufacturing facility in Monaca, PA. The environmental groups allege the Styropek facility routinely discharges wastewater and stormwater that is illegally filled with the small plastic beads, called “nurdles,” that are manufactured at the plant.
Coalition welcomes furnace efficiency standards
Consumer, energy efficiency, environmental, and utility stakeholders welcomed a significantly strengthened federal efficiency standard for home furnaces announced by the Department of Energy on Friday.