Penn State scientists found microplastics dating back to the 1950s buried in the sediments of a river, two creeks and a lake.
“It’s not a climate plan, it’s not an energy plan, it’s a plan to keep the fossil fuel industry happy,” said Food & Water Watch PA State Director Megan McDonough.
On Oct. 3, the candidates in this key swing state will meet for their first debate in Harrisburg.
Amid public scrutiny over environmental and worker safety violations, Eureka Resources, a fracking wastewater treatment company, idled a facility, canceled plans to build another and intends to sell or close two more.
Experts say the causes are still unclear, but the change is consistent with a warming world. The effects on the ground could be devastating.
But environmentalists say the new report from CNX Resources’ monitoring program, created as part of a collaboration led by Gov. Josh Shapiro, is full of misinformation.
Locally, the cuts have already hacked away about one-third of the $800,000 the federal government had been sending to supplement Bucks County Opportunity Council programs like Fresh Connect.
“Anyone who visited Starbucks at 2896 S. Eagle Road in Newtown between 10:50 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on March 19 should monitor for symptoms,” the Bucks County Health Department warns.
“These bills will protect health care coverage for Pennsylvanians, regardless of what happens at the federal level,” said state Rep. Perry Warren.
But advocates argue reforms ought to be focused on expanding the electorate and turnout, not making it more difficult to vote.
Providing public oversight of the regional electric grid operator and utility companies’ decision-making will help ensure lower energy rates for consumers and that Pennsylvania is meeting its clean energy needs.
