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Farewell, StateImpact Pennsylvania

StateImpact Pennsylvania is ending after 13+ years.

By Rachel McDevitt

Lancaster rejoins worst in nation in latest ‘State of the Air’

The report found that 25 million more people are living in areas with unhealthy air, compared to last year’s report.

By Rachel McDevitt

Federal ruling could affect pollution entering Pennsylvania waters

In a 5-4 ruling earlier this month, the court determined the EPA cannot impose “end result” provisions in permits that regulate water pollution.

By Rachel McDevitt

Three Mile Island begins evaluating environmental impacts of restart

The owner of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant is beginning a review of how restarting power operations will impact the environment.

By Rachel McDevitt




Jimmy Carter offered calm to Pennsylvanians after Three Mile Island partial meltdown

Carter visited the midstate on April 1, 1979– four days after the partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant’s Unit 2 reactor.

By Rachel McDevitt

Endangered status proposed for eastern hellbender

The eastern hellbender’s population has been shrinking, due to stream sedimentation, poor water quality, disease, and habitat loss.

By Rachel McDevitt

Schools can apply for state aid to install solar energy, save money

A new state grant program that aims to save schools money through solar energy is open for applications.

By Rachel McDevitt
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