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New Environmental Laws Focus on Public Health

Legal Planet

Despite the wide range of issues the legislature was contending with, many innovative environmental protection issues advanced, especially those aimed at tackling environmental health challenges in our most disadvantaged communities. Stove emissions, especially from gas stoves, are associated with increased respiratory disease.

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Electric School Buses: The Best Choice for Our Kids and Communities

Union of Concerned Scientists

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus (CSB) Program was established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to help communities reduce pollution from older, higher polluting school buses. Funding released to date is supporting the replacement of about 8,500 buses in school districts all around the country.

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Ask a Scientist: UCS Transportation Program Adds Equitable Mobility to its Portfolio

Union of Concerned Scientists

In 1963, a typical car—which ran on leaded gasoline without pollution control devices— emitted 520 pounds of hydrocarbons, 1,700 pounds of carbon monoxide, and 90 pounds of nitrogen oxide every 10,000 miles traveled. Cars and trucks are a lot cleaner than when I was growing up. I recently caught up with Kevin X.

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DEP Invites Comments On Proposed Air Quality General Permit For Coal-Mine Methane Enclosed Flares, Eliminates Public Comment Period On Individual Permits

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 1 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed new General Permit Plan Approval covering Coal-Mine Methane Enclosed Flares (BAQ-GPA/GP-21). A DEP research project in 2021 identified significant areas of Pennsylvania impacted by coal-mine methane emissions.

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DEP Publishes Final Air Quality General Permit For Installation Of Coal-Mine Methane Enclosed Flares

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the September 23 PA Bulletin announcing the availability of the new General Permit Plan Approval covering Coal-Mine Methane Enclosed Flares (BAQ-GPA/GP-21). A DEP research project in 2021 identified significant areas of Pennsylvania impacted by coal-mine methane emissions.

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Oil Refineries: A Deadly Industry

Union of Concerned Scientists

Based on data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on toxic air and water emissions for a large number of industrial facilities across the US, refineries are the 10 th most toxic industry , in a toxicity ranking list with over 200 grades. Refineries are among the most toxic industries in this country. have a diameter of 2.5

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DEP Announces $3 Million In Grants For Cleaner Truck, Bus Fleets Under The Driving PA Forward Grant Program

PA Environment Daily

On September 29, the Department of Environmental Protection announced $3 million in funding through the Driving PA Forward - Truck & Bus Fleet Grant Program (formerly the Class 8 Truck and Transit Bus Grant Program). The recommended projects will also reduce hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide.