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Will Pennsylvania Become the 11th State in the Northeast to Price Carbon Emissions?

Pennsylvania is the nation’s #2 natural gas producer, #3 in coal, and #4 in carbon emissions. Gov. Tom Wolf issued an executive order on Oct. 3 to initiate the process to join the regional cap-and-trade program, but will the legislature allow it?

October 8, 2019 - The Patriot-News

Lehigh River

Environmental Justice Area Expanded to Cover a Third of Pennsylvania's Population

More residents in the state will be protected by environmental regulations enforced by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

July 21, 2018 - State Impact

Allegheny River

Allegheny River Town Debates Fracking Water Treatment Plant

Opponents cite environmental risks, supporters hope the facility will boost the economy of a struggling community.

March 25, 2018 - Pittsburg Post-Gazette

Reclaimed Garden Models New Economic Development Strategy

A garden in Pittsburgh has become the model for a movement to combine environmental reclamation with economic development.

May 25, 2017 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Powersource

Air Pollution from Natural Gas Industry in Pennsylvania on the Rise

With a 32 percent increase in natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania, it is no surprise that emissions are increasing as well, particularly sulfur dioxide. However, the increase was dwarfed by decreases from the power sector.

August 27, 2016 - The Allegheny Front

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