From the Rendell Administration: June 19th, 2008: HARRISBURG — Governor Edward G. Rendell proclaimed today as “Dump the Pump Day,” announced the purchase of 14 hybrid public transportation vehicles, and launched a Web site to promote alternate transportation as he continues leading Pennsylvania toward energy independence. “The only way to secure our energy future is … Continue reading
ScienceDaily Apr. 23, 2008 — Short-term exposure to current levels of ozone in many areas is likely to contribute to premature deaths, says a new National Research Council report, which adds that the evidence is strong enough that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should include ozone-related mortality in health-benefit analyses related to future ozone standards. … Continue reading
Jessica Marshall, Discovery News April 10, 2008 — The carbon in oil and coal is used to make many useful things: fuel, plastics, paints, detergents, pharmaceuticals…the list is long. Unfortunately, most of that carbon — especially from fuel — ends up in the atmosphere as good-for-nothing, climate-change-inducing carbon dioxide. But is it really good for … Continue reading
from EPA: (Washington, D.C. – Oct. 25, 2007) Today, BP Products North America, Inc. agreed to pay a total criminal fine of more than $60 million for violations of federal environmental regulations in Texas and Alaska. In addition to the penalty, the company will spend approximately $400 million on safety upgrades and improvements to … Continue reading
From The Reading Eagle: DEP to sample air quality near Exide, on the Muhlenberg Township-Laureldale line By Darrin Youker Reading Eagle Berks County, PA – Neighbors of Exide Technologies Inc. have wondered for years if there’s anything harmful in the foul-smelling emissions of the nearby plant. Now, the state Department of Environmental Protection plans to … Continue reading
From the EPA: U.S. ANNOUNCES LARGEST SINGLE ENVIRONMENTAL SETTLEMENT IN HISTORY Historic pollutant reductions will save $32 billion in health costs annually Contact: Roxanne Smith, 202-564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. – Oct. 9, 2007) American Electric Power has agreed to cut 813,000 tons of air pollutants annually at an estimated cost of more than $4.6 … Continue reading
Tuesday marks the last chance to tell the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen the national air quality standards for ozone air pollution, often called smog. By law, states and communities all across the nation must clean up to meet these standards, so tighter standards mean less pollution nationwide. EPA shuts the door to public … Continue reading
(Washington, D.C. – Sept. 27, 2007) Smog-forming emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from power plants and industry have declined significantly in 19 eastern states and the District of Columbia. The NOx Budget Trading Program (NBP) annual report, released today, indicates that summertime NOx emissions were seven percent lower than in 2005, 60 percent lower than … Continue reading
News for Release: Thursday, September 20, 2007 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) U.S. Imposes Highest Acid Rain Fine Ever Contact: Roxanne Smith, 202-564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. – Sept. 20, 2007) In a landmark settlement filed today, East Kentucky Power Cooperative, a coal-fired electric utility, has agreed to pay an $11.4 million penalty to resolve … Continue reading
From the American Lung Association: “My name is Thelma and I’m 17-years-old. I am a Senior at Crystal City High School. I have Acute Asthma. Everyday’s a challenge for me.” Asthma has become an epidemic — especially among our children. Thelma is just one of 6.5 million American children under 18 years of age who suffer … Continue reading
