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New Report: Solar Power Can Reap Huge Benefits for Environment, Energy Security 3/09/2010

From laundromats and baseball stadiums, to homes and cars, solar energy is already enhancing energy security and reducing pollution in Pennsylvania and nationwide. A new PennEnvironment report outlines a vision for using the sun to meet 10 percent of the country’s total energy needs by 2030, and moving toward reaping the full potential benefits of solar energy.

Repower America News

New Report: Solar Power Can Reap Huge Benefits for Environment, Energy Security 3/09/2010

New Report: Plug-In Electric Cars Can Help Tackle Global Warming, Curb Dependence on Oil 1/21/2010

Clean Energy Supporters Say Senate Bill Will Fuel Unprecedented Job Growth in Pennsylvania 9/30/2009

Public Transit in PA Saved 186 Million Gallons of Gasoline in 2008 9/22/2009

New Report: Stronger Energy Efficiency Policies in Energy & Climate Bill Would Save PA Families $269 per Year, Create 27,200 Jobs 9/09/2009

Global Warming News

New Report: PA, Other States Leading Fight to Solve Global Warming 12/03/2009

New Report: PA Ranks 5th for Most Global Warming Pollution from Power Plants 11/24/2009

Record Number of Pennsylvanians Support State Action on Global Warming 11/24/2009

Global Warming Pollution Levels Down Slightly in PA Since 2004 11/12/2009

PennEnvironment Praises Senator Specter’s Vote on Clean Energy Bill 11/05/2009

Clean Water News

Environmental Groups’ Clean Water Act Lawsuit Expected to Lead to a Cleaner Walnut Creek, Lake Erie 2/10/2010

New Report Presents Policy Blueprint to Tackle Environmental and Health Threats of Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling 12/01/2009

PA Ranks 6th in the Nation for Toxic Industrial Discharges 10/21/2009

Efforts to Reform Natural Gas Development Gain Momentum 9/16/2009

New Report: Lake Erie & Jersey Shore Beach Closings Increased in 2008; Delaware Shore gets High Marks 7/29/2009

Our Natural Heritage News

While House Majority Fights the Good Fight, Budget Deal Ravages Environmental Programs 10/12/2009

Governor Signs Bill to Protect Appalachian Trail 6/12/2008

PennEnvironment Applauds Senate Passage of Bill to Protect Appalachian Trail 5/14/2008

Statement of David Masur on Passage of Bucks County Open Space Initiative 11/07/2007

PA Proposes Lifting Oil and Gas Drilling Ban in State Forests 10/15/2007

Clean Air News

Obama Administration Moves Clean Cars Into the Fast Lane 5/19/2009

PennEnvironment Denounces EPA Smog, Clean Air Act Announcements 3/13/2008

Court Strikes Down Bush Mercury Rule 2/08/2008

Experts, Citizens to Bush Admin.: Strengthen Ozone "Smog" Standards 8/30/2007

Local Communities Rank Near Top for Nation's Highest Toxic Pollution Emissions 3/22/2007

Healthy Communities News

Bi-partisan Group of State Senators Join PennEnvironment to Tout Environmental Proposals for Earth Day 4/22/2009

New Report: Extreme Weather Increases Toxic Waste Cleanup Costs 3/19/2009

EPA Moves To Cut Pollution Reporting Program In Half 9/22/2006

Philadelphia Doctors Call on Mayor to Pass Smoke-Free Workplaces Proposal 9/13/2006

PennEnvironment Applauds City Council Passage Of Smoke-Free Workplace Legislation 6/05/2006

Local News

Election 2008 News

PennEnvironment Endorses Barack Obama for President 9/08/2008