sustainablity-issues

COMMENTARY

‘Not just climate change’: An activist explains how Biden’s infrastructure plan improves the environment | Monday Morning Coffee

BY: - April 5, 2021

'This is probably the single biggest action ever taken by our country to address environmental issues," says Josh McNeil of Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania.

COMMENTARY

Every Pa. community deserves protection from the harms of fracking | Opinion

BY: - March 26, 2021

Together, we will combat environmental injustice at every turn to build a world where people—our health, welfare, safety, and environment—are respected and protected more than corporate profits.

COMMENTARY

What’s really driving coal power’s demise? It’s not what you think | Analysis

BY: - March 2, 2021

Contrary to popular belief, falling natural gas prices didn't accelerate coal power plant retirements. Here's what did.

COMMENTARY

Why ‘Indian Country’ is excited about the first native interior secretary and the promise she brings | Opinion

BY: - February 18, 2021

Indian Country has a significant history with the Interior Department that has more often been bad than good. But Haaland’s record shows that she is committed to making progress on larger challenges that affect all Americans

Pa. parks see growth during pandemic | The Numbers Racket

BY: - February 1, 2021

Nearly a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began, people everywhere have taken up hobbies that allow them to mitigate their risk of exposure and practice social distancing while doing them. 

Will Baker, longtime head of Chesapeake Bay Foundation, to step down by year’s end

BY: - January 28, 2021

Baker, 67, joined the CBF as an intern in 1976 and became its leader in 1981, transforming the organization from a local environmental group into a regional powerhouse that mixes advocacy with conservation work, education programs and community outreach.

Biden to pause new oil and gas leases on public lands in sweeping climate order

BY: - January 27, 2021

The action on leases is likely to be among the most contentious climate actions by the new administration