clean-air
N.J. implements new rules targeting power plants
The rules require new power plants to keep their hourly carbon dioxide emissions below 860 megawatts per hour, ban the sale of certain fuel oil, and limit applications of fossil fuel generating units.
EPA needs to finalize strong, comprehensive methane standards. Here’s why | Opinion
For multiple reasons, Pennsylvanians truly have the most to benefit from this federal rule-making.
American aluminum plants are bigger polluters than some abroad. Why?
Inflation Reduction Act could spur revitalization of declining U.S. aluminum industry that is critical to national security.
Report: Environmental enforcement has fallen off under Biden
The civil enforcement cases closed by the Democratic White House is the 'lowest number in at least 22 years.'
Pa. legislators stall emissions regulation
The state risks health and highway funding if it doesn’t pass regulations on oil and gas pollution.
U.S. Supreme Court curbs federal power to regulate greenhouse gases, in blow to Biden
The ruling 'undercuts good-faith efforts to fight climate change and protect clean air but that does not mean we will stop fighting,' acting DEP Secretary Ramez Ziadeh said.
Pennsylvania oil lobby keeps abandoned wells unplugged
The oil and gas industry could jeopardize federal funding to clean up the state’s thousands of abandoned and leaking wells.
Carbon credit opponents play cynical games with dangerous costs | Opinion
Pennsylvania’s participation in a regional greenhouse gas initiative could raise $250M in just one or two quarters alone.
Allegheny Co. hits U.S. Steel with historic $1.8M fine for ‘rotten egg’ pollution
By Jordana Rosenfeld The Allegheny County Health Department has issued U.S. Steel a fine of over $1.8 million for emissions it says causes a “rotten egg” smell and created “longstanding quality of life complaints from residents.” County officials announced the fine on Monday, finding that U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Plant had logged more than 2,000 […]
This U.S. Supreme Court case could hamstring the EPA’s regulatory power | Opinion
Keep an eye on this high-profile legal fight over greenhouse gas emissions
Hey, Congress, climate change is a health care crisis. Treat it like one | Opinion
Increased levels of ozone are linked to a multitude of health issues.
Climate change is a justice issue: These 6 charts show why | Opinion
The debate over -- and the search for answers to -- these issues will continue long after the climate summit in Glasgow is over.