2025 Environmental Protection Environmental Responsibility 
PA Environment Daily
JULY 1, 2025
While DCNR took the lead in managing parks and forests, DEP was entrusted with the vital responsibility of protecting Pennsylvania’s air, land, and water resources, an increasingly complex and critical mission. A Strong Start: Building a Modern Environmental Agency The formation of DEP in 1995 was a strategic step forward.
Earth 911
AUGUST 7, 2025
In the United States alone, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates recyclers will need to process one million tons of solar panel waste by 2030 and up to 10 million tons by 2050. Photovoltaic panel recycling isn’t just an environmental challenge; it’s a massive economic opportunity.
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PA Environment Daily
JULY 2, 2025
From eco-friendly buildings to energy-efficient infrastructure, DCNR continues to set a high standard for environmental responsibility. Resource Link - 30th Anniversary: -- Celebrating 30 Years of Environmental Progress As The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection [PaEN] [Posted: July 2, 2025] PA Environment Digest
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 10, 2025
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 11 PA Bulletin extending the comment period seven days to February 12 on a proposed Hazardous Sites Cleanup Consent Order and Agreement with Penn State University on the cleanup of PFAS forever chemical contamination in Benner Township, Centre County. (
National Law Center
AUGUST 12, 2025
Following the Ninth Circuit’s decision, EPA re-approved both XtendiMax and Engenia (a third dicamba-based pesticide, Tavium, has not included in the Ninth Circuit’s decision and remained available for use) for use during the 2021 – 2025 growing seasons. Information on how to submit a comment can be found here.
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Peter Loney, Council of Canadians, Edmonton Chapter said: “The fine of $50,000, a mere pittance for a company as large as Imperial Oil, does nothing to encourage environmental responsibility nor does it deter unsafe conduct that puts local Indigenous communities at risk.”
Nanotech
JANUARY 15, 2025
In April 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opened an enormous can of worms for entities even remotely association with the generation, transport, use or disposal of two legacy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS).
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