New University of Pennsylvania Report Raises Concerns Over Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery Site
[PHILADELPHIA, PA – September 20, 2018] Today, the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy released “Beyond Bankruptcy: The Outlook for Philadelphia’s Neighborhood Refinery,” a report that raises concerns about contamination […]
Interior Guts BLM Methane Waste Rule
[PHILADELPHIA, PA – September 18, 2018] Today, U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced a final rule effectively gutting methane pollution standards for natural gas facilities on public and […]
GoPhillyGo app helps you discover and explore Philadelphia — no car required
Philadelphia, PA (August 21, 2018) — Since 2015, GoPhillyGo.org has helped people get around the Greater Philadelphia area without a car. Now it’s better than ever with a new app […]
Philadelphia’s Air Pollution Sources and steps to Attaining Federal Ambient Air Quality Standards
The Trump administration’s rollback of President Obama’s updated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard is now open for public comment. In 2012, the EPA finalized new CAFE standards requiring automakers […]
Clean Air Council Opposes Trump Administration’s Proposed Rollback of Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 2nd, 2018 President Obama’s update of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards would have required all automakers to reach a fleet wide fuel efficiency of 54.5 […]
Join The Southwest PA Neighbors for Clean Air
Since November of 2017, Clean Air Council has been working to mobilize citizens of Southwest Pennsylvania to advocate for clean air and a healthy environment through the Southwest PA Neighbors […]
Clean Air Council and Partners Reach Settlement on Mariner East 2 Appeal: Here’s How Residents and the Environment Will Be Protected
In a victory for community safety and environmental protection, Clean Air Council, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, and Mountain Watershed Association reached a settlement agreement on Wednesday with the Pennsylvania Department […]
Environmental Groups Reach Settlement with DEP on Mariner East 2 Appeal to Forge Stronger Environmental Protections
Harrisburg, PA (July 27, 2018) – In a victory for community safety and environmental protection, Clean Air Council, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, and Mountain Watershed Association reached a settlement agreement on […]
Clean Air Council and Group Against Smog and Pollution Sue Allegheny County Over Illegal Use of Clean Air and Title V Funds
PITTSBURGH, PA (July 10, 2018)—Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) and Clean Air Council filed a “Complaint in Action for Declaratory Judgment” yesterday in the Allegheny County Court of Common […]
After PUC vote, construction of Mariner East II in West Whiteland Township remains suspended
PHILADELPHIA, PA (June 14, 2018) — On Thursday, the Public Utility Commission voted to uphold in part and deny in part an order by the Honorable Elizabeth Barnes shutting down […]
