The Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee January issue of its Environmental Synopsis newsletter covers radon, hazardous waste cleanup, the benefits of urban greening and much more.

The Committee’s next Environmental Issues Forum will be on February 13 and will include a presentation by Innovative Rail Solutions, a company distributing railroad ties made primarily from recycled waste materials.

Visit the Committee website for more information.

The Committee is chaired by Rep. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango), with Sen. Ray Musto (D-Luzerne) serving as vice-chairman.

1/27/2006