Holding large polluters accountable: Waste Emissions Charge
ZoomThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed its Waste Emissions Charge for oil and gas operators. This rule would require large polluters to pay a fee for excessive climate-warming emissions. It would also incentivize operators to comply with existing methane regulations as soon as possible and plug wells to avoid additional emissions. The public […]
Clearing the Air: How to Hold Petrochemical and Other Major Air Pollution Sources Accountable Through Title V Permits
ZoomDid you know that most major polluting petrochemical facilities are required to obtain Title V permits under the federal Clean Air Act? These permits are crucial to detecting violations and enforcing air pollution limits at these facilities and other major air pollution sources. Title V permits present an important opportunity for grassroots leaders to organize […]
PA: Power Mapping the Shell Plastics Plant
The Well: A Community Gather Space 1401 6th Ave, Beaver Falls, PAJoin Food & Water Watch and allies for a meeting about the Shell plastics plant and its history of violations. They will be holding a power mapping training to help people understand the political and regulatory landscape surrounding the plant, clarify the playing field, and show us all the power of our own voices! This […]
Community Meeting for Tenaska Power Plant
West Newton Gymnasium 113 S 5th st, West Newton, PATenaska is applying for its Title V permit. We need your help to encourage DEP to add more protective measurers! Join this meeting to: - Get informed about issues at Tenaska Generating Station - Learn about Title V permits - Learn how to observe and report violations - Learn how to help in the future
