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EPA Ruling Could Shutter W. Pa Power Plant Ahead of Schedule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has found that a western Pennsylvania power plant can no longer dump toxic coal ash into unlined ponds, a ruling that could close the plant before its planned retirement in 2028.

The Methane Gas Leak and Why It Matters in a Time of Climate Action

Earlier in November, a natural gas storage well owned by Equitrans Midstream experienced a gas leak, emitting a massive amount of planet-warming methane into the atmosphere.

States, Including Pa., Off Pace To Meet Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Goals

Three states in the sprawling Chesapeake Bay watershed are off the pace to meet their 2025 clean-up goals, according to a new report by an environmental watchdog group.

DCNR On Track to Get 100 Percent of Energy from Renewable Sources by 2030

The state agency tasked with overseeing the commonwealth’s state parks and forests said that it is on track to produce or purchase all of its electricity from renewable resources by 2030.

Clean-Energy Investments to Boost PA Economy

Renewable energy has the possibility to boost the economy and benefit workers and the environment in the Keystone State.

Wegmans To Ban Plastic Bags Starting Thursday In Pennsylvania

Pennsylvanians heading to Wegmans this week might want to make sure they have a reusable bag as the grocery chain.

DEP Issues Drought Watch for 36 Pennsylvania Counties

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued a drought warning for 36 of the commonwealth’s 67 counties on Wednesday, asking residents to conserve water as much as possible.