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EPA Proposal Would Ease Rules On Regulation Of Methane Gas EmissionsThe EPA announced a proposal to ease regulation of methane emissions, a particularly potent greenhouse gas believed to contribute significantly to climate change.

Federal Program: The Coolest You Should Keep Your House Is 78 DegreesA federal program recommended a shocking temperature to keep your house while you're awake and home.

EPA: Gas Stations No Longer Have To Carry More Expensive Summer GasThe Environmental Protection Agency has signed a final rule that will no longer require Allegheny County to use the more expensive summer gas blend.

Ohio Makes $15 Million Available In Grants For Diesel Engine ReplacementsThe state is taking applications in some Ohio counties for $15 million in grants to upgrade aging vehicles and other equipment that run on diesel.

EPA Issues Temporary Waiver For Summer Blend Gas In Allegheny CountyThe Environmental Protection Agency has just issued a temporary "Emergency Fuel Waiver" for Allegheny County.

EPA Promises To Expedite End Of Higher-Priced Summer Gas In Allegheny CountyThe Environmental Protection Agency is promising to expedite the end of "summer gas" and its higher price in Allegheny County.

Fiat Chrysler Recalling Nearly 900,000 Vehicles Over Emissions StandardsFiat Chrysler is voluntarily recalling 862,520 vehicles in the U.S. because they don't meet the country's emission standards.

Proposed Rule Change Worries Some About Radiation RegulationExperts worry that the Environmental Protection Agency is planning changes in regulations that could lead to higher levels of radiation exposure for people on the job and others who come into contact with radiation.

EPA Assessing Vulnerability Of At Least 9 Toxic Sites In Florence's Projected PathHurricane Florence, with its strong winds and massive storm surge, threatens to release toxic chemicals from hazardous waste sites

Plum Residents Sound Off Over Plan To Inject Fracking Wastewater UndergroundPeople angry over a proposal to inject fracking wastewater underground in Plum Borough sounded off Wednesday.

Company’s Plan For Disposing Of Fracking Wastewater Is Causing Community ConcernsThe Environmental Protection Agency is planning a public hearing next week on plans to inject fracking wastewater into a gas well in Plum.

More Advocates Sue EPA Over Lake Erie's Toxic Algae ProblemEnvironmental advocates have filed a second federal lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over whether enough is being done to address the toxic algae problem in western Lake Erie.

EPA Administrator Pledges EPA Will Help Protect American JobsWhen it comes to the nexus of a clean environment and jobs in industries once known for pollution, Pittsburgh is ground zero.

New Head Of EPA Meets With Western Pa. Miners, Promises Bright FutureMiners at Consol's Harvey Mine in Greene County gathered before and after their shifts awaiting the arrival of Scott Pruitt