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Op-Ed: Increased bonding will not plug Pennsylvania’s abandoned oil and natural gas wells

Meghan Keely2023-05-24T10:37:18-04:00May 5th, 2023|

PIOGA President & Executive Director, Dan Weaver, addresses the significant debate in Harrisburg over a long-standing and misrepresented issue facing Pennsylvania in its role as the birthplace of the world’s oil and natural gas industry.

PA Sen. Gene Yaw Proposes to Rename State DEP, Drop “Protection”

Meghan Keely2023-04-28T13:50:04-04:00April 28th, 2023|

In the near future, Pennsylvania State Senator Gene Yaw will introduce legislation that will change the name of the “Department of Environmental Protection” to the “Department of Environmental Services”. Yaw explained - "The word 'protection' carries a law enforcement or security connotation rather than that of an environmental resource and partner to the citizens of Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, enforcer has become the prevalent view of the department, overshadowing other work which is detrimental to an open relationship between the citizenry and their government regarding environmental issues."

Just the Facts: The Evolving Energy Landscape

Danielle Boston2023-04-19T15:57:57-04:00April 19th, 2023|

PIOGA’s March 23 conference, held at the Rivers Casino, proved again that what we believe we know is taking place in the oil and gas industry is always less than the what is occurring in real time, and is always changing. The conference offered attendees updates and facts about important issues emerging in Pennsylvania and beyond.

DEP to host environmental justice town halls throughout April

Meghan Keely2023-04-14T08:02:22-04:00April 14th, 2023|

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will host five more town halls across the commonwealth this month to hear from environmental justice communities about efforts to combat climate change.

House GOP passes energy package with eye on gas prices and 2024

Meghan Keely2023-03-31T14:04:36-04:00March 31st, 2023|

House Republicans passed legislation Thursday that would increase oil drilling and mining on public lands and waters, defying President Biden’s climate agenda and fulfilling a campaign promise to focus on lowering gasoline prices ahead of the 2024 election.

Biden, in first veto, rejects bill that sought to block ESG investing

Meghan Keely2023-03-21T10:07:47-04:00March 21st, 2023|

President Biden on Monday vetoed his first bill — blocking a Republican-led effort to restrict pension funds from making investment decisions based on factors such as climate change.

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