Comment on Washington Co Compressor Station: Deadline May 14th

Comment on Plan Approval # PA-63-00955B, Washington County

New DEP Permit to Cut All Public Input on Gas Equipment: Express your Concern Now!

Pennsylvania’s newly revised General Permit 5 (or GP-5) will continue to prevent public input on smaller engines at natural gas compressor stations, and will also essentially block all commenting and public participation for all compressor stations that are categorized as “minor sources.” The public must show DEP that there is a groundswell of concern about losing their ability to have some input on natural gas equipment proposed and built in their backyards.

Please Take the SEPTA Survey on Regional Rail Off-Peak Ridership

The Clean Air Council is conducting a survey on SEPTA's off-peak Regional Rail service. The goal of this survey is to determine how perceptions of station accessibility impact the off-peak rider's decision to use regaional rail instead of driving. This survey will help SEPTA to help identify opportunities for improvements in their services.

To take the survey, please click here.  

“Common Senses” Citizen Air Monitoring

Clean Air Council is asking residents living in shale-field regions to report ANYTHING that they smell, hear or see that is out of the ordinary and possibly related to natural gas operations. Odors, visible emissions or noises may be the only indication of serious air pollution issues and environmental violations. PA DEP has the authority to take remedial action through investigations and issuing notices of violation. 

WHYY Presents: Revenge of the Electric Car

WHYY, in partnership with PennFuture and Philadelphia EVX Team, will be screening Revenge of the Electric Car at the ITVS Community Cinema at 150 N. 6th Street in Philadelphia at 6pm on Tuesday March 20.  For more information, check out the website.

Oppose Dirty Air Riders to S. 1813

 Protect Children from Mercury Pollution from Industrial Boilers

 

Support Our Petition to EPA Demanding DEP to Stop Harming Public Health with Weak Policies

The Clean Air Council recently submitted a petition to the U.S.

Concerned about Global Warming? Want to spend less money fueling your tank? Join Clean Air Council and speak out!

On Thursday, January 19, 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be holding a hearing in Philadelphia, accepting public comments concerning greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks.

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