Last week, 17 states, the District of Columbia (DC), and Quebec agreed to a Multi-State Action Plan that aims to “translate commitment into action” by accelerating the market for zero-emission…
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Several States Put Own Spin on America Recycles Week
This week, states found many innovative ways to mark the occasion of America Recycles Week: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection celebrated with Florida Recycles Week. Daily webinars provided educational…
Pennsylvania Livestreams Own Resident Peregrine Falcons
Year after year, peregrine falcons have made their home on the 15th floor of the Rachel Carson State Office Building in downtown Harrisburg, home of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental…
Pennsylvania Wins Hard-Fought Bid to Join RGGI and Adopt Carbon Pricing
On September 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) approved the regulation for Pennsylvania to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas…
Great Lakes States Urge Action on PFAS
In July, Governors of five Great Lakes states sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the PFAS Action Act and uniform national policy. Specifically, they…
Pennsylvania Moves Closer to Joining Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
This week, the Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board voted overwhelmingly to adopt a regulation that would have the state join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. While other actions must still be…
Pennsylvania Finalizes PFAS Sampling Results
Pennsylvania last week announced the final results of its state sampling of public water systems for PFAS, data for which do not indicate widespread contamination. The Department of Environmental Protection…
Pennsylvania Spotlights Work on Food Waste and Food Security
At the 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show, Pennsylvania’s Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Agriculture (Ag), along with local nonprofits, highlighted how their efforts to reduce food waste can help address…
Letter from Newly Elected ECOS President Patrick McDonnell
This letter from ECOS’ newly elected President Patrick McDonnell, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, outlines his priorities for the 2020-2021 year.
Fifteen States and DC Sign MOU to Accelerate Bus and Truck Electrification
This week, 15 states and the District of Columbia signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate bus and truck electrification and eradicate diesel emissions by 2050. The signatories will collaborate…
