Updated ‘Toxic Ten’ ranking reveals Allegheny County’s most-toxic air polluters
Ten biggest offenders released 80% of toxic industrial air pollution in County in 2021
Media Releases
Hundreds of thousands call on the EPA to slash soot pollution
Advocates with Environment America, PennEnvironment and U.S. PIRG joined other health and environmental groups to deliver more than 500,000 public comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters Tuesday in support of stronger limits on soot pollution.
PA legislators celebrate Energy Efficiency Day with bill to save $250M on electric bills, reduce 350,000 tons of carbon annually
In celebration of World Energy Efficiency Day, State Representatives Jennifer O’Mara and Tom Mehaffie partnered with State Senator Lindsey Williams to announce their introduction of statewide energy efficiency standards for a set of commonly used appliances.
Environment America announces new push for state 100% renewable energy targets in 2023
National group redoubles multistate campaign to repower states with clean renewable energy
‘You have the power’ webinar details how to electrify homes with new tax credits
Experts share how new federal policies can save Americans money, reduce pollution
Advocates to lawmakers: Say farewell to fluorescents
This spring, lawmakers in more than 10 states are considering policies to phase out fluorescent bulbs to reduce utility bills and protect public health, which could set precedents for further federal and international action.
PennEnvironment announces local endorsements for State Legislature, U.S. Senate and Congress, PA Governor
New report documents billions of gallons of sewer overflows in Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers
Unless regional planners devise and implement stronger protections, 2.7 billion gallons of sewage overflows are projected to plague Allegheny County’s rivers and streams by 2036, according to a new report, Clean Water for the Three Rivers.
Pennsylvania 4th worst in the nation for percent growth in solar power, as clean energy booms nationwide
Pennsylvania has fallen behind the national pace of renewable energy growth - 5th worst state in the nation for percent growth in total solar, wind, and geothermal power generation since 2012.
Report: Polluters dumped ~200 million lbs. of toxics into waterways
Call to cut down water pollution as Supreme Court case, 50th anniversary of Clean Water Act, near