Year in review: Environment America’s 2023 highlights
Environment America, its state groups celebrate national, state, local victories for the public interest
Media Releases
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
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.
Broad coalition of groups urges Energy Department to finalize water heater efficiency standards
Consumer, climate, and health advocates called on the U.S. Department of Energy to promptly finalize water heater efficiency standards.
Updated 2023 mid-hurricane season resource guide: data, resources & interview opportunities
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30. This resource guide can help members of the media cover it more thoroughly and accurately.
Pennsylvania’s bipartisan appliance standards bill offers double win for our planet and pocketbooks
If implemented, HB 1615 is predicted to save Pennsylvanians $294 million and reduce carbon pollution by 384,000 metric tons annually by 2030
NEW REPORT: PA taxpayers could save over $360M transitioning gov’t fleets to electric vehicles
Pennsylvania's commonwealth and local governments could save Keystone State taxpayers over $360 million by purchasing electric vehicles (EVs) as opposed to gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles for their light-duty fleets.
Environment America launches campaign urging FedEx to ‘go solar’
Shipping giant’s 5,000+ facilities boast hundreds of millions of square feet of rooftop space that could harness renewable energy from the sun
