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The Gas Utility Industry is Gaslighting Us

Union of Concerned Scientists

Shy’s study provided a shining example of the threat posed by industrial pollution that galvanized public attention in the late 1960s and led to the first Earth Day in April 1970. Regardless, industry-funded studies have generated enough controversy over the conclusions of government and independent studies to hold regulators at bay.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

in Somerset County -- WHYY: My Climate Story: Philly Students Take Science From Abstract To Personal -- Reading Eagle: Berks Nature Nonprofit Has Evolved Over Its 50-Year History -- MCall: C.F.

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126 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Ranks Pittsburgh Area Among Nation’s Most Polluted -- American Lung Assn.

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Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.8.23

PA Environment Daily

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- New University Of Chicago Medical Study Connects Natural Gas (..)

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The Stream, April 26, 2023: Pollution, Lack of Infrastructure Continue to Harm Bangladesh’s ‘Nearly Dead’ River

Circle of Blue

A 2017 report from the United Nations and Sudanese government warned that “the water-related health risks are rapidly increasing,” the BBC reports. Since 1995, the industry’s effluent discharge has been regulated, yet these rules have often been defied, and are difficult to monitor. The permits were revoked on the eve of Earth Day.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

How Healthy Soils Grow Better Veggies. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

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Senate Confirms Three PUC Commissioners Bringing 5-Member Panel Up To Full Strength For First Time In More Than 18th Months

PA Environment Daily

Wolf on April 21, 2021 (Earth Day) they would reject all future nominees to the PUC until he withdraws his executive order joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to reduce carbon pollution from power plants. He served as a board member of the Organization of PJM States or OPSI from 2013 to 2017.

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