Pennsylvanians want more electricity to come from renewable sources
live.psu.edu/story/60984#nw69 Thursday, August 30, 2012 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — There is broad public support among Pennsylvania residents for increased renewable-energy generation, according to a study recently conducted by researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. The research found that Pennsylvanians rate hydropower, solar electricity and wind power highest among electricity generation technologies, followed by… Read more
Water is the new gold, a big commodity bet
finance.yahoo.com/news/water-gold-big-commodity-bet-040352660.html By Paul B. Farrell | MarketWatch – Tue, Jul 24, 2012 12:03 AM EDT SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (MarketWatch) — “Is water the gold of the 21st century?” asks Fortune. Answer: Yes, water is the New Gold for investors this century. In 2010 global water generated over a half trillion dollars of revenue. Global… Read more
Lack of snow and rain prompt Pa. officials to discuss drought potential
www.therepublic.com/view/story/33c64dbf097042838eb0ad5d3aa8f9a5/PA–Drought-Fears/ HARRISBURG, Pa. — Just after Pennsylvanians dried off from one of the wettest years on record, professional weather-watchers are becoming concerned about a potential drought in the central and eastern parts of the state. The state’s Drought Task Force, which includes representatives of the Department of Environmental Protection, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, the… Read more
Marcellus Shale drilling may take huge chunks out of PA forests
www.bayjournal.com/article.cfm?article=4246 By Karl Blankenship Loss could heavily impact wildlife habitat, state’s ability to meet TMDL goal During the coming two decades, Pennsylvania could lose enough forest land to build a couple of large cities. The forest won’t be lost in a single large chunk, but as thousands of small sites that are cleared to drill… Read more
Electronics Certified Recycling Facilities
Contact: Donna Heron 215-814-5113 or heron.donna@epa.gov EPA and GSA Recognize the Newest Electronics Certified Recycling Facility America Recycles Day encourages recommitment to reducing, recycling, and reusing ALLENTOWN, Pa. (November 15, 2011) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. General Services Administration recognized AERC/Com-Cycle at an event today for becoming the region’s newest electronics… Read more
Citizens Unite – Compile Your Water Quality Data
(Note: Brian Oram is a charter member of the Carbon County Groundwater Guardians.) Citizens – there are more private wells than public water supplies in Pennsylvania. In many regions, the natural gas companies have conducted baseline testing and have returned the data to you. The problem is that the industry has the data and can… Read more
Tamaqua properties illegally discharging into Wabash Creek
http://www.tnonline.com/node/197237 Reported on Friday, May 20, 2011 By LIZ PINKEY tneditor@tnonline.com Fifty six properties in the borough of Tamaqua have been identified as having active or once active illegal sewer connections to the Wabash Creek. Those that were once active may need further investigation to determine if they will need to be addressed. Council president… Read more
Hawk Mountain to host annual Native Plant Sale May 21-22
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mary Linkevich Director of Communication & Grants linkevich@hawkmountain.org Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton, PA 19529 610-756-6961 http://www.hawkmountain.org/ Visit Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton on May 21 and 22 between 10 am and 4 pm and select from 225 species of native plants, flowers, ferns, vines, ground cover, shrubs and trees… Read more
Electronic recycling event slated April 25, 26 in Carbon County
The Carbon County Department of Solid Waste has announced that it will hold its spring 2011 electronic recycling event on April 25 and 26 at the Lower Towamensing Township building. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on April 25, and noon to 6 p.m. on April 26. During the two-day… Read more
Forum to Address Threats to Water Supplies in Delaware Basin
Forum to Address Threats to Water Supplies in Delaware Basin: Connecting Four States for Drinking Water Protection Release date: 03/02/2011 Contact Information: David Sternberg 215-814-5548 sternberg.david@epa.gov PHILADELPHIA (March 2, 2011) – Threats to sources of drinking water and public health for more than 15 million people in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and New York will… Read more
