EPA Announces Plan to Potentially Phase Out Toxic Vinyl Chloride
WASHINGTON, DC (December 14, 2023) – Today, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that vinyl chloride is a candidate for high-priority designation under the Toxic Substances Control Act […]
Episode 9.2: Train Derailment in East Palestine Part 2 of 2
This installment of “On Air with Clean Air Council” is the conclusion of our two-part episode looking into the aftermath of Norfolk Southern’s train derailment in East Palestine, OH. This […]
Pennsylvania Now Tasked with Implementing New Federal Air Pollution Standards for Oil and Gas Facilities
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 2, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized methane pollution standards for new and existing oil and gas facilities that include gas wells, compressor […]
KeyState To Zero Facility Part Of Announced Hydrogen Hubs
Clean Air Council has been monitoring the proposed KeyState to Zero project since it was announced in 2022. The idea of Pennsylvania-based businessman and KeyState CEO, Benjamin “Perry” Babb, the […]
Episode 9.1: Train Derailment in East Palestine Part 1 of 2
The ninth installment of “On Air with Clean Air Council” breaks down the events surrounding Norfolk Southern’s train derailment in East Palestine. This two-part episode features Clean Air Council’s Andrew […]
Governor Shapiro Appeals Commonwealth Court Decision Declaring RGGI Unconstitutional
HARRISBURG, PA (November 22, 2023) On November 21, Governor Shapiro announced his decision to appeal the November 1 Commonwealth Court decision that declared the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to […]
Protecting Communities, Groups Defeat Dirty Gas-Fired Allegheny Energy Center
PITTSBURGH, PA (November 13, 2023) After years of community opposition to building a dirty fossil-fuel-burning power plant and litigation by a team of environmental groups to challenge its permit’s weak […]
Philadelphia LNG Export Task Force Approves Report Lacking Community Engagement and Ignoring Environmental and Safety Risks
PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 3, 2023) – The Philadelphia LNG Export Task Force approved a report on Wednesday that did not address concerns raised by potentially affected residents, stressed economic benefits […]
Rule Allowing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Transport By Rail Suspended
In another huge win for communities threatened by proposed LNG by rail routes, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), suspended a controversial LNG by Rail rule this past […]
Philadelphia LNG Export Task Force Approves Report Supporting Dangerous Export Terminal
Yesterday, the Philadelphia LNG Export Task Force approved a report supporting locating a dangerous, economically unsound liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Southeast Pennsylvania without addressing community concerns. In […]
