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PA house approves Lake Erie wind energy

Wind turbine efforts for Lake Erie are apparently ramping up in Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House passed a bill that would allow for the lease of land on Lake Erie for the purpose of harnessing clean energy solutions for Pennsylvania. State Rep. Bob Merski , D-Erie, said his ...

Volunteers sought for 20th annual Allegheny Reservoir Cleanup Day

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announced Tuesday the twentieth annual Allegheny Reservoir Cleanup Day will be held on Saturday, May 11. The event, hosted by Allegheny National Forest and its partners, is seeking volunteers to assist in the removal of trash from the ...

Carbon capture and storage framework moves forward

Pennsylvania’s first draft of carbon capture and storage regulation recently cleared a big legislative hurdle – Senate approval. Chief advocate and bill sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Williamsport, said the framework also makes possible the development of two hydrogen hubs slated for ...

Blue-Green Caucus chases job growth and climate protection

On the heels of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s green energy proposals for a state cap and trade program, House Democrats offered a dozen bills that couple economic growth with environmental protection. The legislative agenda includes 11 proposals focused on energy production, ...

Council will fund Warren Worx

After months of discussion and debate, Warren City Council has committed $100,000 to the Warren Worx initiative. The general idea behind Warren Worx is the need to develop a central facilitating entity for initiatives and projects in the county. Warren Worx’s first major assignment would be ...