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10 Air Quality Influencers You Should Know

Breezometer

A huge supporter of air quality data visualization, Jeff works with both individuals and larger organizations including industry groups and policymakers to help translate air quality research and enable making more informed, environmentally responsible decisions. Tim Smedley - Sustainability Journalist.

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Analysis: New coal mines add question mark to India’s climate commitments

A Greener Life

From 2013 to 2014, Indian coal production was 565 million tonnes; from 2022 to 2023, that had increased by 58% to 893 million. This [trade-off] demonstrates a proactive approach, as the nation actively pursues renewable energy sources [and] energy efficiency measures over a wide range of sectors and cleaner energy technologies,” says Kumar.

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Oil & Natural Gas Facility Health Impacts Assessment Bill Introduced In The House

PA Environment Daily

In March of 2013, in response to these concerns, Republican Sen. Joe Scarnati (Jefferson), President Pro-Tempore of the Senate, introduced the first legislation creating a Marcellus Shale Health Advisory Panel. Read more here. In 2015, Rep. Karen Boback (R-Luzerne) introduced the same legislation in the House.

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The Chemical Compound—August 2021

Arnold Porter

In the first complaint, the Center alleged that a chemical manufacturer and importer headquartered in Akron, Ohio, had failed to report 843,047 pounds of tetrabromobisphenol A bis(2,3-dibromopropyl ether) and five other substances that it imported during the 2013–2015 reporting period. Comprehensive PFAS Bill Passed House.

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The Chemical Compound—May 2021

Arnold Porter

In addition, the bill would set a schedule for establishing drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS under the Safe Drinking Water Act and would establish a grant program to assist community water systems with capital costs for treatment technologies to address PFAS. Lawsuit Challenged PFAS Drinking Water Standards in Michigan.

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