Refrigerator standards set to cut energy waste
New efficiency rules will take effect 2029
Media Statements
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
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.
Statement: Five more years of offshore drilling
Smallest oil leasing program ever starts to acknowledge new reality: No need to risk oceans for more oil
Statement: President Biden vetoes measures that stripped protections for wildlife
Statement: President Biden vetoes measures to nullify protections for vulnerable species
STATEMENT: PA tops national list for animal-vehicle collisions claims, new data shows
New data released this week by State Farm Insurance Company ranked Pennsylvania No. 1 in the nation for the number of auto insurance claims filed for animal-vehicle collisions.
