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Sunday NewsClips
Swift: Rep. Carroll Gets Environmental Platform
Shale Drilling Fees Debated Amid Hints Of Rebound
Study: Fracking Has Net Financial Benefit Despite Drawbacks
Scranton Regional Effort At Stormwater Would Spur Cooperation, Fee
Residential Oil Spill Remediation Continues 1 Year Later
Lead-Based Plumbing Products Scarce In PA
Put Methane In Its Place, Not The Atmosphere
Montco Students Get A Charge Out Of Electric Cars
Digital Overlay Maps Planned For Upper Delaware
Bi-State Shad Tournament Set For Late April Along Delaware
The Feds - Sunday
Crable: Trump Supporters: End U.S. Support Of Climate Change, Bring Back Coal
USDA Analysis Says Ethanol Sharply Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions
EPA Moves To Preserve Gasoline Mileage Requirements
PA Politics
Wagner Becomes First Republican To Launch Bid Against Wolf
Wagner Becomes First Republican To Launch Bid For Governor
John Baer: Sen. Wagner, The Trashman, Runs For Governor
AP: Conservative Maverick To Enter PA Governor’s Race
Wolf May Face Crowded Field In 2018 Governor’s Race
PA Environmental Groups Join Forces To Increase Advocacy
Rachel Carson’s Fight Still Resonates For Environmental Advocates
U.S. Senate GOP Leader Outlines Environmental Wish-List For Trump
Federal Policy
Environmentalists, Industry See Different Futures Under Trump
Trump Stirs Homebuilders’ Dreams Of Bulldozing Environmental Rules
Tillerson Says Climate Changes Is A Threat
Tillerson Disagrees From Trump On Paris Climate Pact
FactCheck: Tillerson On Climate Change
Dems Find Trump’s Picks More Reasonable Than Trump
Trump Appointees On Climate Change: Not Fake, Not A Big Deal Either
Trump’s Pick For EPA Back Industry Donors Over Regulators
Republican Who Led EPA Urges Confronting Trump On Climate
Scientists Have A New Way To Calculate The Impact Of Global Warming
Op-Ed: Trump Picks Climate Realists For New Administration
Join Protests Monday To Block Trump’s Climate-Denying Cabinet Picks
Judge Orders EPA To Evaluate Coal Jobs Lost Over Air Reg
Roadmap To Reform Interior’s Federally-Owned Coal Program Released
Here’s Why Deregulation Won’t Put Miners Back To Work
Op-Ed: Trump’s False Promises & Betrayal On Coal
Op-Ed: A Steep Price For Ignoring Working Americans
Op-Ed: Time To Restore Congress’ Rightful Power
Op-Ed: Pruitt Wrong For EPA
Editorial: Democrat State AG’s Bluster On Clean Power Plan
Trump Proposes Funding Infrastructure With Private Money
U.S. Senate To Push Trump Nominees Before Ethics Vetting
Ethics Officials Clear Trump EPA Nominee Scott Pruitt
Protesters Urge PA U.S. Senators To Reject Trump’s Environmental Nominees
EPA: Fiat Chrysler Used Software To Cheat On Emissions Tests
Air
EPA: Fiat Chrysler Used Software To Cheat On Emissions Tests
Judge Orders EPA To Evaluate Coal Jobs Lost Over Air Reg
Allegheny River
Allegheny River Voted PA River Of The Year For 2017
Stonycreek River Contributes To The River Of The Year-- The Allegheny
Minor Flooding Expected On Allegheny River
Awards/Recognition
Allegheny River Voted PA River Of The Year For 2017
Stonycreek River Contributes To The River Of The Year-- The Allegheny
Beautification
Want To Be A Grave Gardener In West Philly? Here’s How
Biodiversity/Invasive Species
Michaux State Forest Moves ATV Trail To Save Seasonal Ponds
Bee Found In Delaware County On Endangered Species List
AP: Federal Agencies Budget $42M For Asian Carp Prevention
Budget
Wolf Making Steady Internal Cuts In Face Of Deficit
Editorial: Pensions, Taxes Again Loom Large In Budget Deal
Wolf Hoping 3rd Time’s The Charm On Natural Gas Severance Tax
Letter: Don’t Punish Oil & Gas Industry
Under Proposal, DEP Would Lose Control Of Revenue From Drilling Penalties
Funding Common Theme As Chesapeake Bay States Confront 2017
Pittsburgh Looks Good, But Is PA Blowing Taxpayer Funds On Film Tax Credits?
Trump Proposes Funding Infrastructure With Private Money
Chesapeake Bay
Funding Common Theme As Chesapeake Bay States Confront 2017
Listen To WITF Smart Talk: State Of The Chesapeake Bay
Editorial: We Must Do Our Part To Help Chesapeake Bay
Editorial: Accelerate River Cleanup Efforts
Editorial: Stormwater Burden Also An Opportunity For Green Infrastructure
Amish Targeted Over Environmental Problems
Rep. Everett Takes The Reigns Of Chesapeake Bay Commission
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Climate
600+ Companies, Investors Urge Trump Not To Ignore Climate Change
Tillerson Says Climate Changes Is A Threat
Tillerson Disagrees From Trump On Paris Climate Pact
Trump Appointees On Climate Change: Not Fake, Not A Big Deal Either
Republican Who Led EPA Urges Confronting Trump On Climate
Op-Ed: Trump Picks Climate Realists For New Administration
Op-Ed: Trump’s False Promises & Betrayal On Coal
Op-Ed: Time To Restore Congress’ Rightful Power
Editorial: Democrat State AG’s Bluster On Clean Power Plan
Homer City Coal Power Plant Files For Bankruptcy, Will Reorganize
First Clean Coal Plant Now Operational, Another Is On The Way
U.S. Senate GOP Leader Outlines Environmental Wish-List For Trump
Scientists Have A New Way To Calculate The Impact Of Global Warming
Coal Mining
Cambria County Residents Confront Officials On Deep Mine
Black Lung Is Making A Comeback Among Coal Miners
Coal Industry Protests Environmental Groups’ Bailey Mine Permit Petition
Environmental Group Appeals Coal Mine Permit In Westmoreland
Op-Ed: Trump’s False Promises & Betrayal On Coal
Op-Ed: A Steep Price For Ignoring Working Americans
Homer City Coal Power Plant Files For Bankruptcy, Will Reorganize
First Clean Coal Plant Now Operational, Another Is On The Way
New Attraction Being Constructed At Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine
Iron Mountain’s Butler County Mine Expands To Hold Data Secure
Judge Orders EPA To Evaluate Coal Jobs Lost Over Air Reg
Roadmap To Reform Interior’s Federally-Owned Coal Program Released
Compliance Actions
State Court Ruling Limits Drilling Pollution Fines After Spills
Court Ruling Limits Penalties After Spills Into Streams, Groundwater
Deep Mine Safety
Centralia Loses Another Resident, Home Abandoned
Sheppton Mine Disaster Recalled As Anthracite Mining Month Launches
Delaware River
Federal Court Denies PA Senators Motion To Intervene In DRBC Moratorium Case
Delaware RiverKeeper Jan. 13 RiverWatch Video Report
Drinking Water
Some Pittsburgh Residents Wait Long Time For Lead Test Results
Water In Certain Pittsburgh Neighborhoods Tested For Lead More Often
Allegheny County To Consider Mandatory Lead Testing For Children
Allegheny County Moves Forward With Testing Children For Lead
Some York Customers Should Have Water Tested For Lead
Westmoreland Authority Water Bills Will Increase
Economic Development
Shell Ethane Plant Moves Forward With Local Approval
AP: Township OKs $6 Billion Shell Ethane Plant
Delta’s Delco Refinery Posts Loss, But Airline Sees Profit
AP: Pipe Manufacturer Plans To Restart Shuttered U.S. Steel Plant
Pipe Company Restarting U.S. Steel Plant In McKeesport
Education
Environmental Stewardship Focus Of MLK Day Student Project In Hazleton
Farther, Son’s Taxidermy Business Turns Nature Into Art
Skywatchers Hope To View Asteroid Named For Erie
Emergency Response
Crews Stop Salem Twp Fuel Spill From Reaching Creek
Energy
Why Hasn’t Natural Gas Shopping Caught On In PA?
Homer City Coal Power Plant Files For Bankruptcy, Will Reorganize
FirstEnergy Donation Aimed To Expand Electrical Industry Training
Electric Supplier Accused Of Overcharging Customers
Tarentum Raises Electric Fee $5 For Borough Customers
$1 Billion Power Line Project Steps Closer To Reality In Erie
Environmental Artist Brings Energy Use To Light In Pittsburgh
Energy Efficiency
UGI Offers Energy Efficiency Rebates To Commercial, Industrial Customers
Environmental Heritage
New Attraction Being Constructed At Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine
Farming
Amish Targeted Over Environmental Problems
Ag Newsmaker Of The Year: Sen. Schwank
Politicians Flock To PA Farm Show
Natural Gas Industry Talks Pipelines, Bird Flu At Farm Show
Honey Bees In Trouble Across Pennsylvania
Flooding
Minor Flooding Expected On Allegheny River
Allegheny River Flooding Closes Downtown Pittsburgh Street
High Water, Some Spots Highest Since 2007 Along Allegheny
Repairs To Solomon Creek Flood Wall To Start Next Week
Forests
Michaux State Forest Moves ATV Trail To Save Seasonal Ponds
Erie Maple Producers Showcase Wares At Farm Show
Geology
AP: Sinkhole Dangers Lurk When Underground Infrastructure Fails
Green Infrastructure
Funding Common Theme As Chesapeake Bay States Confront 2017
Editorial: Accelerate River Cleanup Efforts
Editorial: Stormwater Burden Also An Opportunity For Green Infrastructure
Scranton Stormwater Study Takes Step Forward
How Well Will Green Infrastructure Solve Pittsburgh’s Stormwater Problems?
AP: Sinkhole Dangers Lurk When Underground Infrastructure Fails
Trump Proposes Funding Infrastructure With Private Money
Historic Sites
2 Sites In PA Become National Historic Landmarks
Land Conservation
Bedford County Land Acquisition Ties State Forest To MD Park
Oil & Gas
State Court Ruling Limits Drilling Pollution Fines After Spills
Court Ruling Limits Penalties After Spills Into Streams, Groundwater
Federal Court Denies PA Senators Motion To Intervene In DRBC Moratorium Case
Wolf Hoping 3rd Time’s The Charm On Natural Gas Severance Tax
Letter: Don’t Punish Oil & Gas Industry
Editorial: Clean Energy Or Fracking? More Green Dreams
Under Proposal, DEP Would Lose Control Of Revenue From Drilling Penalties
Natural Gas Vehicle Refueling Terminal Opens In Montoursville
Why Hasn’t Natural Gas Shopping Caught On In PA?
UGI Offers Energy Efficiency Rebates To Commercial, Industrial Customers
Shell Ethane Plant Moves Forward With Local Approval
AP: Township OKs $6 Billion Shell Ethane Plant
Delta’s Delco Refinery Posts Loss, But Airline Sees Profit
Pipelines
Crable: Lancaster Girds For Final Decision On Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline
McKelvey: Opponents Building Structures In Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Route
Alternate PennEast Pipeline Route Adds 2 Delaware River Crossings
Feds Tighten Rules For Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Like Mariner East 2
Editorial: The Battle Of Mariner East 2 Pipeline
Rice Energy Sues Washington County Twp Over Compressor Station
AP: Pipe Manufacturer Plans To Restart Shuttered U.S. Steel Plant
Pipe Company Restarting U.S. Steel Plant In McKeesport
Natural Gas Industry Talks Pipelines, Bird Flu At Farm Show
Oil Pipeline Safety Rule Scaled Back After Cost Objections
Dakota Access Pipeline Protest Policing Costs $22 Million+
Radon
Is Your Home Protected From Radon?
DEP Urges Pennsylvanians To Test Homes For Radon
Recreation
Bedford County Land Acquisition Ties State Forest To MD Park
Snow Activities Beat Winter Lull At Ohiopyle, Other Local Parks
Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation
Flow Plan For F.E. Walter Dam Calls For 46 Water Releases In 2017
New Philly Area Trails Show 2016 Wasn’t All Bad
Teamwork Helps Shape Turtle Creek Greenway
Cyclists In Philly Region Get Big Boost With State Grants
PennDOT Gives 13 Bike, Pedestrian Project Grants In Greater Philadelphia
Keystone College Receives Grant For Bike, Pedestrian Trails
Sharing Road With Cyclists Can Be A Challenge
Harrisburg Snags $1 Million Grant To Replace Riverwalk
Letter: Pittsburgh Riverfront Policies Won’t Jeopardize Commerce
Op-Ed: Putting Vets To Work In Our National Parks
Recycling/Waste
Drug Disposal Box Installed In Freeport To Combat Prescription Addiction
Crable: DEP OKs Assessment For Expansion Of Frey Farm Landfill
Renewable Energy
Editorial: Solar Road-- Inroad To A Dead End
Editorial: Clean Energy Or Fracking? More Green Dreams
Stormwater
Scranton Stormwater Study Takes Step Forward
Editorial: Stormwater Burden Also An Opportunity For Green Infrastructure
How Well Will Green Infrastructure Solve Pittsburgh’s Stormwater Problems?
Wastewater Facilities
Towns Gain $3.2M From Scranton Sewer Sale
ALCOSAN: New Program Helps Customers Pay Bills
Watershed Protection
Funding Common Theme As Chesapeake Bay States Confront 2017
Listen To WITF Smart Talk: State Of The Chesapeake Bay
Editorial: Accelerate River Cleanup Efforts
Editorial: Stormwater Burden Also An Opportunity For Green Infrastructure
Amish Targeted Over Environmental Problems
Allegheny River Voted PA River Of The Year For 2017
Stonycreek River Contributes To The River Of The Year-- The Allegheny
Crews Stop Salem Twp Fuel Spill From Reaching Creek
Scranton Stormwater Study Takes Step Forward
How Well Will Green Infrastructure Solve Pittsburgh’s Stormwater Problems?
Erie County Farmer Continues Fight Over Wetlands Issue
Delaware RiverKeeper Jan. 13 RiverWatch Video Report
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Water Resources
Flow Plan For F.E. Walter Dam Calls For 46 Water Releases In 2017
Wetlands
Erie County Farmer Continues Fight Over Wetlands Issue
Wildlife
Crable: How Well Do You Know Your PA Fishes?
AP: Federal Agencies Budget $42M For Asian Carp Prevention
Schneck: When Will Hanover Eagle-Cam Nest Produce Eggs?
Lackawanna Audubon Conducts Annual Winter Bird Count
Schneck: Best Spots To See Bald Eagles In PA
Nonlethal Approach To Controlling Lancaster County Crows
Fisher On The Rebound In Pennsylvania Forests
Farther, Son’s Taxidermy Business Turns Nature Into Art
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