US Rep. Diana DeGette Proposes New Bill (Methane Waste Prevention Act of 2019) Aimed At Drastically Reducing Methane Emissions From Natural Gas Production Over The Next 3-5 Years
PHILADELPHIA, PA (May 14, 2019) – Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO 1st) announced a new bill that will reduce harmful methane leaks from natural gas infrastructure, protecting public health and avoiding […]
And the Clean Commute Winners Are…
Each year, Clean Air Council celebrates companies and individuals who are dedicated to sustainable commuting with the Clean Commute Awards. For the past five years, Clean Air Council has awarded […]
Clean Air Council, Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, and Vision Zero Advocates Participate in a Day of Action in Harrisburg
Clean Air Council joined the Bicycle Coalition and other Vision Zero Alliance advocates for a day of action on Tuesday, April 30th in Harrisburg. Advocates spoke to State Representatives and […]
PennEnvironment, Clean Air Council sue U.S. Steel for Clean Air Act violations at three facilities in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (April 29, 2019) — U.S. Steel violated the Clean Air Act at its three Pittsburgh-area plants, according to a lawsuit filed today by PennEnvironment and Clean Air Council. These […]
MASSIVE NEW SINKHOLE OPENS ALONG MARINER EAST ROUTE AS PUC DENIES SUNOCO ASK TO RESTART CONSTRUCTION
PHILADELPHIA, PA (April 25, 2019) A new, massive sinkhole and a vote to continue a ban on construction at a Chester County site reveal ever-deepening problems with Sunoco / […]
State of the Air Report Reveals Worsening Air Quality in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA (April 24, 2019) Today, the American Lung Association released its 2019 State of the Air Report, evaluating metropolitan areas and counties throughout the nation with respect to […]
Pennsylvania’s Environmental Quality Board Accepts Clean Air Council’s Carbon Cap-and-Trade Petition
In a historic decision, Pennsylvania moves one step closer to carbon neutrality. HARRISBURG, PA (April 16, 2019) This morning in Harrisburg, in a decisive vote, Pennsylvania’s Environmental Quality Board […]
Clean Air Council to Host 38th Annual Run for Clean Air Presented by Toyota Hybrids on Saturday, April 20
Thousands of Runners, Families and Environmental Advocates Will Support a Healthy Environment in the Region’s Signature Earth Day Celebration (April 10, 2019) PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Clean Air Council […]
Clean Air Council Speaks At Pedestrian Safety Policy Hearing Hosted By State Senators John Sabatina and Lisa Boscola
Clean Air Council Transportation Program Director Nick Zuwiala-Rogers spoke at a policy hearing held to address the rising numbers of vehicle related pedestrian deaths and injuries. Senator Sabatina’s district surrounds […]
Clean Air Council joins Health Experts, Residents, and Environmental Groups to Rally and Tell EPA’s Andrew Wheeler Not to Roll Back Existing Protections on Methane Pollution from the Natural Gas Industry
(March 28, 2019–PITTSBURGH, PA) — Today, Clean Air Council, Earthworks, and Moms Clean Air Force rallied with health professionals and impacted residents from Southwestern PA outside the William S. […]
