Pennsylvania environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/Pennsylvania Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:08:24 +0100 http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/images/rss.gif http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com The feed is managed/created by GreenEnvironmentNews.com (http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com). http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/News+Brief%3A+ACS+Geochemistry+Medal+Symposium+recognizes+rock+weathering+researcher April 04, 2017 Tue, 04 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/Microbiomes+more+in+flux+in+patients+with+inflammatory+bowel+disease Scientists explore role of microbes, 'volatile dysbiosis' in Crohn's, related conditions February 13, 2017 Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/Deep+down+fracking+wells%2C+microbial+communities+thrive Snacking on fracking fluid sustains microbes, enlivens the chemical mix October 24, 2016 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Suggests+to+Add+Dorado%2C+Puerto+Rico+Location+to+the+Federal+Superfund+List%3B+Drinking+Water+Contaminated+with+Solvents (New York, N.Y.) The E.P.A. today suggested adding the Dorado Groundwater Contamination Location in the municipality of Dorado, Puerto Rico to its Superfund National Priorities List of the country's most hazardous waste sites. Sampling at the Location has found chemical contamination that is impacting wells used to supply drinking water to the local communities. Exposure to the solvents, which include tetrachloroethylene and trichloroethylene, can have serious health impacts including, d... Wed, 06 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Suggests+to+Add+Dutchess+Co.+Creek%2C+N.Y.+to+the+Federal+Superfund+List%3B+Sediment+Contaminated+with+Mercury%2C+Polycyclic+Aromatic+Hydrocarbons (New York, N.Y.) The E.P.A. today suggested adding the Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, N.Y. to its Superfund National Priorities List of the country's most hazardous waste sites. Sediment within the 2 mile long tidal portion of the creek, which is downstream from an industrial park, is contaminated with mercury, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and other pollutants. Mercury in sediment can build up in the tissue of fish and other wildlife and pose a threat to people who eat them. Exp... Wed, 06 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Compliance%2FEnforcement/E.P.A.+reaches+settlement+with+Brenntag+Northeast+for+alleged+environmental+violations+at+Reading%2C+Pa.+facility PHILADELPHIA (March 28, 2016) - Brenntag Northeast, Inc., the owner and operator of a chemical repackaging and distribution plant in Reading, Pa., will pay a $55,000 penalty, and donate $30,000 of emergency response equipment to a local fire department, to settle alleged oil and hazardous waste storage violations of regulations designed to protect public health and the environment, the E.P.A. announced today. E.P.A. cited the company for violating federal and state safeguards gover... Mon, 28 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/EPA%26%238217%3Bs+Educational+Exhibit+Recognized+at+Philadelphia+Flower+Show PHILADELPHIA (March 8, 2016) - The E.P.A.'s exhibit at the 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show was acknowledged with 3 prestigious awards. The awards include a Gold Medal Award by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for the use of Gold Medal plants in a major exhibit and the Alfred M. Campbell Memorial Trophy for a major educational exhibit that demonstrates the most successful use of a variety of plants in a unique fashion. In addition, the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania's Spec... Tue, 08 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+Nissan+and+Toyota+Manufacturing+Plants+in+Mississippi+for+Achieving+2015+Energy+Star+Certification ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced Nissan NA in Canton and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi in Blue Springs, both in Mississippi, are among 70 manufacturing plants nationally that have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a record amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Declares+2015+Energy+Star+Certified+Manufacturing+Plants WASHINGTON -- The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today that 70 manufacturing plants have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a significant amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average yearly energy use of in excess of 450,500 households. From building corporate energy management programs to imple... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+4+Facilities+in+Florida+for+Achieving+2015+Energy+Star+Certification ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced that 4 facilities in Florida are among 70 manufacturing plants nationally that have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a record amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average yearly energy use of in excess of 450,500 households. From applying cor... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+CEMEX+in+Clinchfield%2C+Ga.+for+Achieving+2015+Energy+Star+Certification ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced that CEMEX, in Clinchfield, Ga. is among 70 manufacturing plants nationally that have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a record amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average yearly energy use of in excess of 450,500 households. From applying c... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/PNNL+appoints+2+scientists+to+head+fundamental+science+directorates Allison Campbell, Lou Terminello chosen after national searches February 02, 2016 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/Obama+Administration+to+Partner+with+27+Communities+to+Boost+Neighborhood+Revitalization+through+Local+Food+Enterprises+-+Local+Foods%2C+Local+Places+Empowers+Creative+Economic+Development+in+Rural+and+Urban+Communities+in+22+states WASHINGTON - Today, on behalf of the White House Rural Council, 6 federal agencies joined together to declare the selection of 27 communities in 22 states that will participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative that helps communities increase economic opportunities for local farmers and related businesses, create vibrant places and promote childhood wellness by improving access to healthy local food. Developed as a partnership among the E.P.A., U.S.D.A., U.S... Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Rebates+Will+Fund+Cleaner+School+Buses+in+85+Communities WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) today announced the award of in excess of $7 million in rebates to replace or retrofit 400 older diesel school buses. The rebates are going to 85 school bus fleets in 35 states, each of which will gain rebates through EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding. The new and retrofitted buses will reduce pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter that are linked to numerous health problems, including asthma and lung damage. Fri, 11 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/E.P.A.+Marks+Major+Progress+in+Saint+Louis+River No. 15-OPA169 DULUTH (Nov. 20, 2015) -E.P.A. Regional Administrator Susan Hedman today announced the completion of a major habitat restoration plan and additional backing for another habitat plan in the Saint Louis River Area of Concern on Lake Superior. Hedman was joined by U.S. Representative Rick Nolan and Mayor Don Ness for a tour of the completed plan in Chambers Grove Park in Duluth. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funded restoration work in the park and will cont... Fri, 20 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+the+U.S.+Postal+Service+Headquarters+Facilities+in+Orlando%2C+Florida+for+Outstanding+Waste+Reduction+Efforts ATLANTA --- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) acknowledges the waste reduction accomplishments of the U.S. Postal Service Headquarters Facilities, Orlando, Fla. along with the other 28 participants in and endorsers of EPA's Waste Wise plan and EPA's Food Recovery Challenge. These collaborative initiatives apply sustainable materials management practices to decrease wasted food and municipal and industrial wastes in the United States, leading to economic and environmental improvements. E.P.A. provide... Fri, 13 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+Rooms+to+Go+in+Suwanee%2C+Georgia+for+Outstanding+Waste+Reduction+Efforts ATLANTA --- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) acknowledges the waste reduction accomplishments of Rooms to Go in Suwanee, Ga. along with the other 28 participants in and endorsers of EPA's Waste Wise plan and EPA's Food Recovery Challenge. These collaborative initiatives apply sustainable materials management practices to decrease wasted food and municipal and industrial wastes in the United States, leading to economic and environmental improvements. E.P.A. provides tools, resources and support to h... Fri, 13 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+the+City+of+Fort+Lauderdale%2C+Florida+for+Outstanding+Waste+Reduction+Efforts ATLANTA --- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) acknowledges the waste reduction accomplishments of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. along with the other 28 participants in and endorsers of EPA's Waste Wise plan and EPA's Food Recovery Challenge. These collaborative initiatives apply sustainable materials management practices to decrease wasted food and municipal and industrial wastes in the United States, leading to economic and environmental improvements. E.P.A. provides tools, resources and suppor... Fri, 13 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+Governments%2C+Organizations+and+Businesses+for+Outstanding+Waste+Reduction+Efforts WASHINGTON --- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) acknowledges the waste reduction accomplishments of 29 participants in and endorsers of EPA's Waste Wise plan and EPA's Food Recovery Challenge. These collaborative initiatives apply sustainable materials management practices to decrease wasted food and municipal and industrial wastes in the United States, leading to economic and environmental improvements. E.P.A. provides tools, resources and support to help participants establish baselines, set obje... Fri, 13 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Compliance%2FEnforcement/Michigan+Metals+settles+hazardous+waste+storage+violations+at+Millersburg%2C+Pa.+facility PHILADELPHIA (November 12, 2015) - Michigan Metals has agreed to pay a $58,816 penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its manufacturing facility in Millersburg, Pa., the E.P.A. announced today. The settlement addresses compliance with environmental regulations that help protect communities and the environment from potential exposure to hazardous waste. E.P.A. cited the Florida-based company for violating the Resource Conservation and Re... Thu, 12 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100