By: Emily Scott Gov. Tom Wolf announced Pennsylvania is moving forward with plans for industrial-sector decarbonization, with a proposal to the federal government for the state to host a hydrogen and carbon capture hub. The hub would include the creation of hydrogen from natural gas, along with a large pipeline network which would carry captured carbon emissions from […]
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By: Emily Scott The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has confirmed a positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a flock of commercial layer chickens in Lancaster County. Also known as “high path AI”, there is no immediate public health concern since no human cases of avian influenza have been detected in the United States. However, it […]
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By: Suzanne Potter An annual list of best and worst produce, in terms of pesticide residue, is out – and strawberries, spinach, kale, and collard and mustard greens top the list. The 2022 “Dirty Dozen” from the Environmental Working Group also include nectarines, apples, grapes, peppers, cherries, peaches, pears, celery and tomatoes. Sydney Swanson, a healthy-living science […]
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By: Roz Brown This year’s planned closure of a New Mexico coal-fired power plant is expected to save money for the state’s utility company and its customers, but consumer advocates worry customers won’t see those savings for up to two years. Public Service Co. of New Mexico will close two units at the San Juan […]
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By: Epiphany La’Sha Habitat loss is threatening the wildlife, lands and waters that hunters and anglers rely on, and a new report from the National Wildlife Federation outlines the consequences in states such as Texas. Texas is home to tens of thousands of native animal and plant species, plus a booming outdoor-recreation economy that’s worth about $31 […]
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By: Eric Tegethoff April is National Volunteer Month, recognizing the time people give to help their local communities. John Afryl, senior program manager for Hands On Greater Portland, the largest volunteer center in Oregon and a program of the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, said the past two years of the pandemic have been challenging for […]
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By: Emily Scott Pennsylvania state parks are making a move to go plastic-free and reduce waste, starting with their concession stands, to help meet the Commonwealth’s sustainability goals. By the end of this year, more than 15 state park food concessionaires will have updated contracts, including eliminating plastic straws, cutlery and food packaging. The renewed agreements […]
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By: Emily Scott With a fast-approaching deadline, Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s assessment of multistate progress shows Pennsylvania remains far behind in meeting its clean water commitments, as a major polluter of the bay. The Chesapeake Bay Clean Water Blueprint has set a deadline for watershed states, including Pennsylvania, to have pollution-reduction practices in place by 2025. A recent State of […]
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