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California’s Proposition 30 Would Put the Transition to Clean Transportation in the Fast Lane

Union of Concerned Scientists

Switching from gasoline and diesel engines to electric motors is one of the most effective ways to reduce both global warming emissions and air pollution. Put another way, driving the average electric car in California reduces emissions by over 70% compared to the average new gasoline car.

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November 4 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 26 to Nov. 26 to Nov.

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - May 3

PA Environment Daily

PA Bulletin, page 3187 ) -- Frontier Natural Resources - Unknown Project: DEP issued a Chapter 102 permit for a project impacting Birch Island Run (High Quality) located in West Keating Twp., Received Feb. 11, Issued April 17. ( Clinton County. Received Jan. 3, Issued April 17. ( Clinton County. Received Jan. 3, Issued April 17. (

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 5.9.25

PA Environment Daily

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Read more here on agenda. May 13- Agenda Posted.

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House Environmental Committee Reports Out Bill To Require DEP To Consider Cumulative Impacts Of Certain New Sources Of Pollution On Already Impacted Communities

PA Environment Daily

On April 7, the House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee amended and reported out House Bill 109 (Vitali-D-Delaware) establishing an environmental justice permit review program in DEP to consider cumulative impacts of pollutants on communities already burdened by pollution by a vote of 14 to 12-- Republicans opposing.

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How Green Tech Helps Create Sustainable Mobility in Cities

Earthava

Due to population growth, cities face challenges as they expand constantly, such as depletion of natural resources and pressure on infrastructure. Green technologies are eco-friendly inventions that’ concerned with energy efficiency, recycling, renewable resources , and more. A great example is a biofuel.

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Evangelical Environmental Network, Partners Host June 5 Webinar On Pipeline Methane Leaks - Causes, Impacts, Solutions

PA Environment Daily

Hazardous air pollutants associated with methane leaks also pose serious health threats to the hearts, minds, and lungs of our children. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is roughly 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide, fuels extreme weather across the country by trapping heat in the atmosphere.