Managing Heavy Rainfall with Green Infrastructure
RAND Corporation, Report Announcement, Oct. 26, 2020.
Urban stormwater management is a growing challenge in many U.S. cities, and climate change is expected to add to this challenge. RAND researchers apply simulation modeling and economic valuation to estimate the potential …
As Shell’s construction moves into final stage, citizens organize environmental self-defense classes
By ANYA LITVAK, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Oct. 5, 2020.
To date, what we know about the petrochemical plant under construction in Beaver County has come from its owner, Shell Chemical Co.
That won’t always be the case. When the plant …
Oversight board’s approval starts next phase of Pennsylvania’s contested attempt to join regional cap-and-trade program
Rachel McDevitt, State Impact,
Pennsylvania is one step closer to joining a regional program meant to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Environmental Quality Board on Tuesday approved a draft regulation to enter the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative …
Third Circuit Dumps EPA Approval of Weak Pennsylvania Clean Air Plan
Courthouse News Service. by
, August 27, 2020.PHILADELPHIA (CN) — An obvious loophole should have doomed Environmental Protection Agency approval of Pennsylvania’s plan to limit air pollutants, the Third Circuit ruled Thursday.
“To receive such deference, …
‘Historic day’ for Standing Rock as pipeline company told to shut down, remove oil
By Kolby KickingWoman, Indian Country Today, Jul 6, 2020,
Updated: Another blow for pipelines: The U.S. Supreme Court has kept in place a lower court ruling that blocked a key permit for the Keystone XL
A federal judge has …
Democrats unveil sweeping plan to tackle climate change
House Democrats released a sprawling and aggressive climate change plan on Tuesday aimed at curbing U.S. greenhouse gases and protecting vulnerable communities — setting up a clash with Republicans and the Trump administration on the …
Solar Power Deal Accelerates Pitt’s Sustainability Progress
Pittwire, Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
The University of Pittsburgh is continuing to drive progress toward achieving carbon neutrality through a new solar power purchase agreement that will supply approximately 13% of the Pittsburgh campus’ annual electricity usage.
Under the 20-year …