PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2025

Since 1995, Pennsylvania has achieved a: -- 52% reduction in carbon monoxide emissions -- 85% reduction in nitrogen oxides -- 69% reduction in particulate matter -- 97% reduction in sulfur dioxide -- 60% reduction in volatile organic compounds Acid rain, once a defining threat to the state’s forests and waterways, has been virtually eliminated.

Environmental Protection

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- DEP Teaching Green: New PA Gateway To Green Education Hub; PA Digital Water Atlas; Grant; Programs; Much More! Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2023

In addition, EPHT develops educational resources to increase environmental health knowledge. EPHT monitors environmental exposures and related health outcomes to identify sociodemographic groups that are disproportionately affected by adverse environmental exposures and inform health intervention and policy initiatives.

Carbon Monoxide

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2024

“We will be scheduling meetings and educational events throughout Beaver County to engage municipal leaders and community members.”

Nitrogen Oxides

Breezometer

APRIL 12, 2022

Vehicles can emit nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ), carbon monoxide (CO), and other pollutants like particulate matter (PM 2.5 , PM 10 ), all of which can negatively affect people’s health. For example, researchers have associated exposure to NO 2 , PM 10 , and PM 2.5 with chronic bronchitis prevalence.

Air Pollution

Breezometer

JUNE 21, 2021

The following common pollutants are often found indoors and outdoors, but originate from a range of different sources: VOCs (volatile organic carbon) - a group of gases that could come from either natural sources (e.g. Carbon Monoxide (CO). Effective Indoor Air Management & Consumer Education is a Must.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

On October 16, more than 100 leaders from business, industry, labor, higher education and non-profit organizations convened today for a roundtable on industrial decarbonization, held by Team PA and Clean Air Task Force at the Energy Innovation Center in downtown Pittsburgh.

Clean Energy