Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse
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Featured Stories
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Gov. Shapiro joins suit to challenge EPA repeal of GHG endangerment rule
On March 19, Governor Josh Shapiro joined a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s repeal of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Rule that authorized the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the emissions of greenhouse gases from power plants and vehicles into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.
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CRCQL campaigns ahead of Philly City Council vote on Reworld contract
The “Stop Trashing Our Air Act” (Bill 250768) is scheduled to be voted on by Philadelphia City Council next Thursday, April 9 at 10 a.m. This bill would ban Philly from burning their trash in Chester City at Reworld/Covanta, the largest trash incinerator in the U.S. and one of the biggest polluters in our region. CRCQL plans a rally and a “die-in” in Philadelphia ahead of the vote. The current waste contract expires on June 30.
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DEP Holds 1st air quality festival in Upland, Delco Planning Dept. seeks trail advice
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection held its first quarterly air quality festival at the Redwood Recreation Center in Upland Park to present measurements of air quality from October to December 2025 along the I-95 corridor and waterfront industrial area to the public. It will continue to measure and present results to the public through December 2027.
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In case you missed it — video of 5th Annual Delco Sustainability Conference March 13, 2026
The 5th Annual Delaware County Sustainability Conference, hosted at Swarthmore College was a resounding success, so much so that registration quickly reached the 300-person cap. If you missed it or could not register, you can watch the morning sessions on video below.
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March, 2026 Newsletter
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You can join Penn State Extension’s 35th Annual Garden Contest
The 35th annual Delaware County Garden Contest, sponsored by the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Delaware County, will be held this spring and summer. The contest is open to all levels of county gardeners, from beginner to advanced.
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Webinar: What is Zero Waste and Why Is It a Critical Climate Strategy?
The Jeanette Ross Environment Lecture for 2026 is titled; What is Zero Waste and Why Is It a Critical Climate Strategy? It will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 7:00 PM via Zoom. The presenter is Alex Danovitch principal consultant at Nothing Left to Waste and Director of Strategy and Business Development for Recycle Ann Arbor.
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Sierra Club “Seedlings” essay contest open to school age aspiring writers
Pick a park. Take a hike. Then write about it—you just might get published in Sierra magazine! Choose a state or national park near you, go explore, and then write an essay about what the experience was like and why protecting that natural area is important to you. Contest open to all those up to age 18.
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U.S. Department of Energy orders Eddystone plant to stay on line fourth time
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order directing grid operator PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), and Constellation Energy Corporation, owner of the Eddystone Generating Station, to ensure Units 3 and 4 of the plant remain in operation through May 24. The units were originally slated to shut down on May 31, 2025.
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Ask Governor Shapiro to hold virtual town hall on AI data centers
Organizations and individuals from across Pennsylvania are invited to sign a letter to Governor Shapiro urging his participation in a statewide virtual town hall to share concerns about the fast proliferation of AI Data Centers across PA. The Better Path Coalition and No False Climate Solutions PA – coalitions that the Delaware Riverkeeper Network is a part of – are organizing the event.
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Monroe Energy holding office hours in Aston after major fuel leak
Monroe Interstate Pipeline Company will again hold office hours at the Aston Township building on March 3 following a 378,000-gallon leak at its Chelsea Tank Farm in December. The next office hours session is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 at the Aston facility at 3264 Concord Road.
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Newlin Grist Mill plans 250th Celebration highlighting early trades and foods
Newlin Grist Mill in Glen Mills invites the public to its 250th celebration, with three packed days of historical fun this spring. Those attending can enjoy a selection of demonstrations, workshops, make-and-take activities, and talks on topics related to the trades that built America and fueled a revolution.
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Latest News
Pennsylvanians feel the pain at the gas pump and the electric meter — PA Capital-Star 03-18-26
Air pollution spikes as Trump Administration doubles down on coal power — E&E News 03-10-26
DEP seeks public comment on Monroe Energy cooling tower modification — 03-10-26
How states are trying to keep AI data centers off your electric bill — Canary Media 03-04-26
More states — including PA — looking at virtual power plants to relieve grid demands — Canary Media 03-02-26
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