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Here are NewsClips from around the state on all environmental topics, including General Environment, Budget, Marcellus Shale, Watershed Protection and much more.
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Sunday NewsClips
Heating Oil Prices Aren’t Mirroring Falling Prices Of Oil At The Pump
Home Heating Oil Prices Likely To Hold Steady This Year
Have A Heating Oil Tank? You Should Check For Leaks
Wet Weather Doesn’t Dampen Christmas Tree Sales In Westmoreland
Hidden Trolley Network In Fairmount Park Set For Revival In Philly
Saplings And Babes, Growing Up Together In Pittsburgh
Texan Eyes Bethlehem’s Abandoned Fire Tower
AP: Deer-Related Crashes Spike In Pennsylvania
Bucks Season To Begin In Pennsylvania
Blair County Native Discovers New Hybrid Bird
Editorial: Lead Poses Threat To Eagles
Editorial: Don’t Lift Ban On Sunday Hunting
Sunday - Wildfires
Rain Helps Douse California Wildfire But Slows Search For Victims
California Wildfires Wind Down, Rain And Winds Create New Fears
Before And After: The Damage From The Paradise Wildfire In California
Sunday - Hurricanes
After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico’s Female Farmers Work Together To Build Resilience
Sunday - National/International
What’s New In The Latest U.S. Climate Assessment
We Have Wasted 15 Years Of Response Time: Major Climate Change Warning
Editorial: Climate Assessment Report Defies Current Trump Policy
Politics
AP-Levy: Wolf’s 2nd Term Comes With Evolving Republican Identity In Capitol
Thompson: Who Is Bryan Cutler, And Why Should You Care?
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Air
Is That Haze Or Really Smoke From California Wildfires?
Map Shows Haze In Philly Came From California Wildfire Smoke
Smoke Plume From California Wildfires Reaching PA, East Coast
California Wildfires: Smoke Spreads to New York, 3,000 Miles Away
4th National Climate Assessment: Climate Change Is Human Caused; Flooding, Wildfires, Health Impacts, Infrastructure, Economic Damage Will Increase Without Action
AP: Government Climate Report Warns Of Worsening U.S. Disasters
Report: Climate Change Will Inflict Substantial Damages On U.S. Lives
Climate Change: Report Warns Of Growing Impact On U.S. Life
Americans Will Pay Billions More For Climate Change, And That’s The Best Case
U.S. Report Says Climate Change Will Batter Economy, In Clash With Trump
U.S. Climate Report Warns Of Damaged Environment, Shrinking Economy
Trump Climate Report Says Damages Are Intensifying Across The Country
Climate Change Is Already Hurting U.S. Communities, Federal Report Says
White House: The Climate Has Changed And Always Is Changing
What’s New In The Latest U.S. Climate Assessment
We Have Wasted 15 Years Of Response Time: Major Climate Change Warning
Editorial: Climate Assessment Report Defies Current Trump Policy
Budget
Venesky: Finances, Promoting Fishing Dominate New Fish & Boat Commission’s Leader’s Agenda
Meyer: State IFO Projects PA’s Smooth Budget Year Is Coming To An End
Chesapeake Bay
Penn State Creates Model Golf Course Nutrient Management Plan For Chesapeake Bay Drainage Area
How Chesapeake Conservancy AI Land Maps Help Conservation Efforts Respond To Climate Change
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Climate
4th National Climate Assessment: Climate Change Is Human Caused; Flooding, Wildfires, Health Impacts, Infrastructure, Economic Damage Will Increase Without Action
AP: Government Climate Report Warns Of Worsening U.S. Disasters
Report: Climate Change Will Inflict Substantial Damages On U.S. Lives
Climate Change: Report Warns Of Growing Impact On U.S. Life
Americans Will Pay Billions More For Climate Change, And That’s The Best Case
U.S. Report Says Climate Change Will Batter Economy, In Clash With Trump
U.S. Climate Report Warns Of Damaged Environment, Shrinking Economy
Trump Climate Report Says Damages Are Intensifying Across The Country
Climate Change Is Already Hurting U.S. Communities, Federal Report Says
White House: The Climate Has Changed And Always Is Changing
What’s New In The Latest U.S. Climate Assessment
We Have Wasted 15 Years Of Response Time: Major Climate Change Warning
Editorial: Climate Assessment Report Defies Current Trump Policy
Is That Haze Or Really Smoke From California Wildfires?
Map Shows Haze In Philly Came From California Wildfire Smoke
Smoke Plume From California Wildfires Reaching PA, East Coast
California Wildfires: Smoke Spreads to New York, 3,000 Miles Away
Senate Democratic Policy Committee To Address Climate Change In Pittsburgh
How Chesapeake Conservancy AI Land Maps Help Conservation Efforts Respond To Climate Change
Auditor General DePasquale Urges National Strategy On Climate Change
Op-Ed: UN Global Warming Report Should Be Wake-Up Call For Gov. Wolf
Kummer: Trump Administration To Release Big Climate Report On Black Friday
Climate-Heating Greenhouse Gases At Record Levels, Says UN
Coal Mining
AP: When Coal Was King: Nanty Glo Struggles To Envision Change
FERC Nominee Slams Renewables, Green Groups In Feb. Video
Compliance Action
State Cites Businesses For Careless Digging Of Utility Lines
Dam Safety
AP: Dry Lake Inches Closer To Comeback In Crawford County
Editorial: Susquehanna County Tries To Withhold Dam Inspection Information
Delaware River
Delaware Riverkeeper Nov. 23 RiverWatch Video Report
Drinking Water
Cusick: State To Hold Meeting Nov.30 On PFAS Contamination
PA Health Officials To Release Blood Test Results On PFAS Contamination In Bucks, Montgomery
Altoona Water Authority Plans Rate Overhaul
South Philly Street Collapses After Water Main Break
Millvale Water Main Break Floods Homes, Businesses
PA American Water Offers Tips To Prevent Frozen Pipes
Education
Audubon PA Works In Central PA On Watershed Education
Mount Carmel School District Sued Over Chemistry Class Accident
Emergency Response
Penn State Researchers Develop Oil Spill Cleanup Material
Energy
Advocacy Groups Asks For Peach Bottom Nuclear Plant Relicensing Hearing
Power Outages Linger In Western PA Days After Winter’s First Blast
More Than 15,000 Customers Still Without Power In Western PA
Butler County Schools Delay, Cancel Classes As Power Outages Linger
Western PA Power Outages May Last Past Sunday
Editorial: Are Electric Companies Aware Winter Is Coming?
Editorial: Invest In Electric Grid Connections
FERC Nominee Slams Renewables, Green Groups In Feb. Video
Connecticut Moves To Keep Dominion’s Millstone Nuclear Plant Afloat
Energy Conservation
WITF Smart Take: Reducing Energy Consumption; Forest Wildfire Risk
Farming
Rutters Dairy Looks To Build On 200-Year-Old Farm As Owners Look To Preserve Home, Barns
Time Running Out For Congress To Pass Federal Farm Bill
Flooding
Pittsburgh Flood Gates Disabled After Vehicle Damages Control Panel
Flood-Damaged Roads Might Take Years To Repair In York County
York Flooding Victims Who Lost Everything Just Thankful To Be Alive
Letter: Flood Victim Sees Love In Action
Federal Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Save Federal Flood Insurance Program
Flooding - Hurricanes
It May Be Getting Harder For Puerto Rico’s National Forest To Recover From Storms
Scientists Work To Save Wild Puerto Rican Parrot After Hurricane Maria
Forests
Penn State Extension: Risk Of Spotted Lanternfly On Christmas Trees Slight
Check Your Christmas Tree Just In Case It’s Carrying Lanternfly Eggs
Helping The Environment One Tree At A Time In Pittsburgh
WITF Smart Take: Reducing Energy Consumption; Forest Wildfire Risk
Christmas Tree Arrives In PA Capitol Building
Diseases From Ticks Made Record Jump Last Year
It May Be Getting Harder For Puerto Rico’s National Forest To Recover From Storms
Forests - Wildfire
AP: Trump Tours California Wildfire Area, Calls It A Really Bad One
Trump Pledges Federal Help For California Wildfires, Delivers Blame, Death Toll Rises
California Wildfires: Finland Bemused By Trump Raking Forests Comment
AP: In Smoldering Wildfire Ruins, Life Goes On For A Hardy Few
California Offers Safe Space For Firefighters To Work Thru Stress, Trauma
AP: California Wildfire Victims’ Families Urged To Give DNA
Devastated By California Wildfire, Paradise Finds A Way To Give Thanks
Is That Haze Or Really Smoke From California Wildfires?
Map Shows Haze In Philly Came From California Wildfire Smoke
Smoke Plume From California Wildfires Reaching PA, East Coast
California Wildfires: Smoke Spreads to New York, 3,000 Miles Away
Penn State Prof Uses Statistics To Better Assess California Wildfire Risks
Lehigh Valley Brewers To Make Special Beer To Aid California Fire Victims
Scranton Brewery Joining Effort To Aid Victims Of California Wildfires
Lancaster Breweries Taking Part In Effort To Aid Victims Of California Wildfires
Green Infrastructure
Helping The Environment One Tree At A Time In Pittsburgh
Jenkintown Creek Restoration Project Comes To Cheltenham In SE PA
Refining Streambank Erosion Rates, Restoration Credits In York County
Penn State Creates Model Golf Course Nutrient Management Plan For Chesapeake Bay Drainage Area
Hazardous Substances
Cusick: State To Hold Meeting Nov.30 On PFAS Contamination
PA Health Officials To Release Blood Test Results On PFAS Contamination In Bucks, Montgomery
Land Conservation
Rutters Dairy Looks To Build On 200-Year-Old Farm As Owners Look To Preserve Home, Barns
Lower Merion Schools No Longer Interested In Condemning Stoneleigh Property
Land Recycling
Hazelwood Green Brownfield Project Moves On After Amazon HQ2
Mine Reclamation
Fayette County Mine Reclamation Project Hearing Set For Dec. 12
Oil & Gas
PA Supreme Court Agrees To Review Superior Court Rule Of Capture Decision Saying Taking Natural Gas Without Permission Is Trespass
Abandoned Conventional Oil Wells Hidden Under Thousands Of Local Properties
Cusick: New Website Aims To Be Clearinghouse For Shale Research
New Fortress Energy Planning 2 LNG Plants In Northeast PA
UGI Denies Allegations Of Blame In Lancaster Fatal House Explosion
Monday Deadline Looms For UGI’s Response To Fatal House Explosion In Lancaster
York Firm Pays $100K To Settle Suit By Worley & Obetz Trustee
Penn State Researchers Develop Oil Spill Cleanup Material
Pipelines
Sunoco Responds To Questions About Mariner East 2 Pipeline Safety
Hurdle: Residents Urge PUC To Halt Mariner East Pipeline Operation, Hold Hearing
Upper Bucks Residents Scrambling To Oppose Adelphia Pipeline Coming To Their Backyards
State Cites Businesses For Careless Digging Of Utility Lines
PUC Announces PA One Call Enforcement Actions For Hitting Pipelines, Utilities During Construction
Radiation Protection
Advocacy Groups Asks For Peach Bottom Nuclear Plant Relicensing Hearing
Connecticut Moves To Keep Dominion’s Millstone Nuclear Plant Afloat
FERC Nominee Slams Renewables, Green Groups In Feb. Video
Recreation
Erie-Area Parks To Share $862,000 In State Grants
Allentown Secures $300K Grant For Proposed Skate Park
Allegheny Ridge Receives $202K For Canal Greenway
Lehigh County Awarded $469,900 In Local Recreation Grants From DCNR
Nov. 23 Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation
Donor Wants To Establish Legacy Fund For Parks In Altoona
Editorial: Old PA Pike Trail Project Would Enhance Region
Editorial: Even A Little Exercise Can Have A Big Impact
Lehigh Valley Ski Resorts Get Jump On Season For Black Friday
Diseases From Ticks Made Record Jump Last Year
Renewable Energy
FERC Nominee Slams Renewables, Green Groups In Feb. Video
Wastewater Facilities
Kiski Twp Plans To Expand Public Sewage To 700 Households
Watershed Protection
Helping The Environment One Tree At A Time In Pittsburgh
Jenkintown Creek Restoration Project Comes To Cheltenham In SE PA
Refining Streambank Erosion Rates, Restoration Credits In York County
Penn State Creates Model Golf Course Nutrient Management Plan For Chesapeake Bay Drainage Area
How Chesapeake Conservancy AI Land Maps Help Conservation Efforts Respond To Climate Change
Knapp: Kiskiminetas River Makes A Comeback
Audubon PA Works In Central PA On Watershed Education
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Wildlife
Venesky: Finances, Promoting Fishing Dominate New Fish & Boat Commission’s Leader’s Agenda
Schneck: Hunters May Be En Route To One Of PA’s Largest Bear Kills
Schneck: Where’s The Best Deer Hunting In Pennsylvania?
Frye: This Deer Season, Hunters Urged To Seek Out Their Replacement
PA Ban On Sunday Deer Hunting Could Change
Crable: Where Have All Of PA’s Small-Game Hunters Gone?
Nature Watch: 1,300 Common Loons Crowd Presque Isle Bay
Op-Ed: Here’s What Chickadees Taught Me About Life
Knapp: Kiskiminetas River Makes A Comeback
AP: Dry Lake Inches Closer To Comeback In Crawford County
Traffic Noise Stresses Out Frogs, But Some Have Adapted
West Nile/Zika Virus
Diseases From Ticks Made Record Jump Last Year
Federal Policy
Trump Plans To Nominate Andrew Wheeler As EPA Chief
Trump To Nominate Andrew Wheeler As EPA Administrator
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