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Pennsylvania is set to become the first major fossil fuel-producing state to put a price on carbon emissions.
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Pennsylvania could become the first fossil-fuel rich state to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a cap-and-trade program designed to cut emissions
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On today’s program: The Pittsburgh Public Schools board voted to end the disorderly conduct code for students in 6th through 12th grades, a move Gwen’s Girls CEO Kathi Elliott says needs to be coupled with resources to keep students out of the criminal justice system; Republicans say an effort to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative will raise electricity rates, but experts say that’s not for certain; and two Pittsburgh queer community activists talk about how Pride celebrations have changed over the decades and why archiving the history of LGBTQ residents is critical.
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If you’ve caught any of the debate over RGGI, you’ve probably heard Republican lawmakers say the program will drive up electricity rates. So, will it?
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On the same day Democratic lawmakers outlined their plan for how to spend money that would come from joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the Republican-led Senate advanced a measure to keep the state out of the cap-and-trade program.
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The move shocked some environmental and consumer protection groups, who say Republicans are holding the Public Utility Commission hostage over an unrelated policy decision.
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The Department of Environmental Protection is hoping to address environmental justice concerns raised by Pennsylvania’s attempt to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. The cap and trade program with 11 other states aims to reduce power plant emissions.
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Pennsylvania’s possible entry into a regional cap and trade program does not affect the 2021-22 budget, but state House lawmakers had many questions about…
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Thousands of people weighed in on Pennsylvania’s proposal to join a regional effort to curb carbon dioxide emissions.The Department of Environmental…
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Pennsylvania is one step closer to joining a regional program meant to cut greenhouse gas emissions.The Environmental Quality Board on Tuesday approved a…