News

Look for local, state and national news articles related to the environment here. After a month, each item is moved to its subject area. Search for old news items using key words.
- Lower Merion temporarily lifts ban on gas-powered leaf blowers due to severe storm
- Trump attack on clean energy has cost nearly 400,000 jobs — Canary Media 07-11-26
- Pennsylvania DEP taking comments on 2026 ambient air monitoring network plan until July 20
- Public comments on Rte. 1-Rte 352 interchange plans must be in by July 17 — PennDOT See clearinghouse article
- Governor’s working group to focus on wildlife crossings and habitats — PA Capital-Star 07-06-26
- Solar for Schools, other public projects scrambling to meet deadline on tax credits — Inside Climate News 06-24-26
- Battered by Trump Admin., rooftop solar in for a few rough years — Canary Media 06-18-26
- This spring clean energy hit new records in U.S. despite Trump Admin. obstacles — Canary Media 06-14-26
- U.S. House passes bill package to promote geothermal energy projects — Canary Media 06-03-26
- New Jersey Assembly advances bill to fine fossil fuel companies for climate change damage — NJ Monitor 06-04-26
- PA senator circulates bill to prevent data centers from becoming public utilities and sticking ratepayers with cost — PA Capital-Star 06-01-26
- Farmers in 17 PA counties to get federal aid after spring freeze destroyed fruit crops — PA Capital-Star 05-27-26
- An outpouring of frustration over rapid growth of data centers in PA — PA Capital-Star/Inside Climate News 05-15-26
- Electric Grid Operator PJM to finalize plan by summer to stabilize rates, improve infrastructure — PA Capital-Star 05-12-26
- Trump grants two-year exemption from Clean Air Act to 180 major polluters in 38 states, including PA — Pro Publica 05-08-26
