stateimpact.npr.org Where is RGGI now? Pennsylvania could join the emissions-reduction program soon, but obstacles remain Pennsylvania could join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative early next year. But the effort has pitted Democrats and Republicans against each other.
Politics stateimpact.npr.org Senate moves new bill to keep PA out of RGGI without General Assembly’s OK The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on Tuesday passed Senate Bill 119 along party lines.
Politics stateimpact.npr.org Pennsylvania DEP looks to address environmental justice concerns in RGGI rule An update to the proposed regulation to join the cap-and-trade program adds a set of equity principles and a commitment to assess air quality.
Politics stateimpact.npr.org At DEP budget hearing, some legislators focus on Pennsylvania's effort to join RGGI Some Republican lawmakers criticized the agency. Its leader said it’s understaffed.
Politics www.alleghenyfront.org Pennsylvania: Public comment period opens for draft RGGI rule The draft rule would allow Pennsylvania to join 10 northeastern states in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to curb emissions from power plants.
www.pittsburghcurrent.com Larry J. Schweiger: Controlling climate pollution in Pennsylvania Anyone witnessing record-breaking fires, unprecedented floods, and droughts can see we are facing a climate crisis.
Politics stateimpact.npr.org Wolf vetoes bill that would keep Pennsylvania out of RGGI Wolf said letting the bill become law would “effectively deny that climate change is an urgent problem that demands prudent solutions.”
