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Reply Pennsylvanias robust natural gas industry has been embarrassed by three environmental scandals in 15 months. Among the fallout: temporarily closed pipelines, the states largest environmental fine, the elimination of streams, and the illegal burial or alteration of parts of 163 wetlands. In one case, Texas gas company Range Resources was found to have classified spent gas wells as temporarily inactive, rather than closed, thus avoiding a requirement to plug the wells to prevent leaks of me...

More than 10 million doses of COVID vaccine have been administered in PA. All adults and adolescents age 12-17 are eligible for vaccination. Learn more. More than 10 million doses of COVID vaccine have been administered in PA. All adults and adolescents age 12-17 are eligible for vaccination starting April 13. Learn more. × May 04, 2021 Governor Tom Wolf has awarded the Governor’s Award of Excellence to two employees of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection ...

Tribune-Review Courtesy of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection secretary Patrick McDonnell speaks at the dedication of the Gladden Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Plant in South Fayette. Courtesy of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Millers Run as pictured in 2008 with the acid mine drainage, and after the project was completed in 2021.   TribLIVEs Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want a...

Program aims to increase knowledge Apr 23, 2021 HARRISBURG — On Thursday, in celebration of Earth Day, Gov. Tom Wolf announced $459,823 in environmental education grants to 51 projects addressing environmental justice, climate change, and water quality, including two in local counties. Eighty-eight percent of grant funds will support projects that engage youth and adults living and/or working within environmental justice areas. “These grants support projects that increase the environmental...

by Christen Smith, The Center Square  | April 23, 2021 08:30 AM Print this article Republican senators issued Gov. Tom Wolf an ultimatum on Thursday in yet another effort to derail the state’s entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. In a letter to Wolf signed by 27 members of the Senate Republican Caucus and Sen. John Yudichak, I-Luzurne, the lawmakers said they would not confirm his nominee for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission until he...

​ First Lady Frances Wolf Recognizes Earth Day in Virtual Celebration Honoring 50th Anniversary of PA Green Amendment 04/22/2021 Harrisburg, PA - First Lady Frances Wolf led Pennsylvania agencies and commissions in a virtual celebration of Earth Day 2021 for middle and high school students, hosted by the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence. The theme of the celebration was  Protecting the Environment for All Pennsylvanians, honoring the 50th anniversary of PA’s Green Amendment. The full ev...

From PA DEP The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) began its 2021 Black Fly Suppression Program this week. The program involves aerial and backpack spraying on roughly 1,700 stream miles in 35 counties of the commonwealth. “Black flies are a seasonal pest that can cause emotional stress to people seeking outdoor recreation,” said DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell. “This initiative reduces the black fly population so that Pennsylvanians and visitors can fully enjoy ou...

A MEMBER of a drugs gang which flooded Barrow with heroin and crack has been ordered to sell his diamond encrusted watch to pay for his crimes. PrinceWill Enaruba, 26, was part of a network of dealers which trafficked drugs from the South East to Barrow, via a headquarters in Coventry. When officers raided the base in Signals Drive, where Enaruba lived with his partner Shanice Knight, they found more than £1,500 cash and a Cartier Santos watch, estimated to be worth upwards of £11,000 w...

Get our free mobile app I Love Comic Book and Cartoon art! The Berkshire Art Association (BAA) announced the exciting comic and cartoon art exhibition “Everyone Is a Hero: A Comic and Cartoon Art Tribute to Our Local Heroes” will be on view from August 6 through August 28, 2021, at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. The show and its programs are made possible by the generous support of Pittsfield resident Paul Houston. All are welcome to a sneak peek of the show on Friday, August 6, duri...

The Good Men Project Become a Premium Member We have pioneered the largest worldwide conversation about what it means to be a good man in the 21st century. Your support of our work is inspiring and invaluable. 10 Environmental Books We’re Reading This Spring From climate change to wildlife trafficking, these new books tackle the toughest problems of the day, along with vital solutions. Spring has arrived, and while the rapidly improving weather begs us to spend more time outdoors and with fri...