Trump’s executive order last month reversing the federal government’s move away from single-use plastics is great news for the petrochemical industry, but toxic news for the environment and public health.
“Bucks County is the first Pennsylvania government to file a climate accountability lawsuit against Big Oil companies, but it likely won’t be the last,” said Richard Wiles, president of the Center for Climate Integrity.
The 120-day phase-in period allows merchants time to eliminate the use of plastics flagged in the ban and provides consumers time to adjust to a growing ecological trend designed to combat pollution.
The Malvern-based firm is the world’s largest investor in fossil fuels and as a result is recklessly propelling us towards climate catastrophe.
A binding treaty on plastic pollution that has a chance at success must minimize oil and gas industry influence and have increased U.S. support for a life-cycle approach, including agreements to phase out single-use plastics and harmful chemicals.
The climate action at the company’s Malvern headquarters is part of the ongoing global Vanguard S.O.S. campaign pressing the financial giant to shift away from its $270 billion in fossil fuel investments.
The bill “would lock in fossil fuel infrastructure, increase our dependence on foreign energy, and cede leadership in clean energy innovation to our competitors – all while raising energy costs for everyday Americans,” environmental groups noted.
The federal grants will be used for tree canopy and urban forestry programs, new apprenticeship programs, and urban orchards to provide fresh fruits to low-income communities.
Montana, Pennsylvania and New York are the only three states with constitutional Green Amendments that guarantee the right to a healthy environment.
Jennifer Locker, executive director of A Woman’s Place in Doylestown Township, said about 76% of their hotline and safe house funding is filled by federal grants.
Fully funding this program isn’t just about fairness. It’s about protecting the quality of education for all PA students.
Younger Democratic candidates have grown tired of lawmakers holding office past their prime and say fresh faces can reach more voters.
Raymond Chang, president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, warned that a repeal of the Johnson Amendment could help tether some congregations to certain parties or candidates.
The uncertainty around the Trump administration’s tariff strategy “is creating havoc” for Warminster-based Gamry Instruments.
