Harrisburg Must Lower Energy Costs, Invest in Transit and Parks in the Upcoming State Budget
In an era of divided government, it’s more important than ever that Pennsylvanians stand up and make their voices heard.
In an era of divided government, it’s more important than ever that Pennsylvanians stand up and make their voices heard.
“This bill would allow you to set aside any state law, you could pollute the air as much as you want, you could pollute the water as much as you want, you could do anything essentially that you wanted that would ordinarily violate the law,” said former Secretary for PA’s Department of Environmental Protection David Hess.
“Our mapping and data work consistently reveal that oil and gas waste—including radioactive and toxic materials—is being transported without proper hazard classification or oversight,” said Shannon Smith, the executive director at Pennsylvania-based FracTracker.
The film is both a sweeping celebration of marine life and a stark exposé of the forces pushing the ocean toward collapse.
Grove City residents are concerned that the landfill will accept oil and gas waste and further pollute nearby waterways.
The map tracks renewable energy projects across the state that utilize federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act. “Pennsylvanians deserve an affordable, clean energy future, and these funds are making that future a reality,” said Evergreen Action’s Julia Kortrey.
Surface sources are under pressure from industry demand and climate-change volatility.
Bucks County Beacon readers sound off.
Much of the Audubon Society’s work is environmental education, and the solar panel installation provides a learning opportunity about clean energy for community members and visitors. But it also helps pay the bills.
The Bucks County Beacons’s reporting on Senate Bill 780 was incomplete and inaccurate, argues the head of the Bucks County Democratic Committee in an OpEd.
Education reporter Peter Greene breaks down Mahmoud v. Taylor.
“Head Start has been called one of the most successful anti-poverty programs in American history and continuing this comprehensive program is a reason for hope,” said Adam Clark, region advocacy coordinator for Pennsylvania State Education Association.
“This bill would allow you to set aside any state law, you could pollute the air as much as you want, you could pollute the water as much as you want, you could do anything essentially that you wanted that would ordinarily violate the law,” said former Secretary for PA’s Department of Environmental Protection David Hess.
Look for ruby red strawberries and tomatoes, rich leafy greens, carefully crafted coffee, artisan breads, cupcakes, cookies, granola, field-grown flowers, local honey, and more at Bucks County’s farmers market offerings.