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Snow blowers pollute NY's air. Lawmakers must ban them | Opinion
Winter in New York: temperatures are dropping, the snow is building up. Leaf blowers are stored away, as snow blowers are getting cranked up. Though windows will be closed and most of us will be sheltering inside for the winter months, the pollution caused by gas powered landscaping equipment of all kinds — including snow blowers — will likely be the subject of debate during the 2026 legislative session.
Snow blowers pollute NY's air. Lawmakers must ban them | Opinion
3-minute read Blair Horner and David Masur Special to the USA TODAY Network Jan. 26, 2026, 3:05 a.m. ET Winter in New York: temperatures are dropping, the snow is building up. Leaf blowers are stored away, as snow blowers are getting cranked up.
Sunny days ahead? How solar energy could save Erie schools millions | Opinion
GUEST David Masur, Pat Harkins and Bob Merski Your Turn The school year is well underway here in Erie County, and students are learning new things every day. But one thing remains the same: the rising cost of electricity here and across Pennsylvania. This could leave some school districts facing tough decisions on how to prioritize expenses and looking for ways to save money.
Is it safe to go in the water Labor Day weekend at your favorite New York-area beach?
Take Action Close Make our beaches safe for swimming Make our beaches safe for swimming Ask any 10 New Yorkers their favorite beach area and you’ll probably get 10 different answers. Whether they say Rye Playland, Coney Island or the Hamptons, many are probably heading for a dip on Labor Day weekend or later in September, weather permitting.
NY must transition to clean and quiet electric lawn equipment. Here's why | Opinion Original
Gas-powered lawn equipment is a significant source of noise and air pollution in New York State. These pollutants contribute to various health problems, including respiratory issues and cardiovascular disease. New York lawmakers are considering a bill to incentivize the use of electric lawn equipment through a rebate program. The bill has garnered bipartisan support and backing from environmental, health, and industry groups.
NY must transition to clean and quiet electric lawn equipment. Here's why | Opinion
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The East Palestine train disaster could happen in Philly next
February marks the second anniversary of the catastrophic East Palestine train derailment that took place near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. Sadly, legislators and officials have done little since that derailment to address the threat posed by trains carrying dangerous and explosive cargo through our cities and neighborhoods. Nowhere may this risk be more real than in the Philadelphia area.
4 tips for improving recycling in Pennsylvania
When the Pennsylvania legislature passed a recycling law in 1988, Act 101 was hailed as the nation’s most extensive recycling law, and considered groundbreaking. But that was in the era before disposable items like cell phones, overnight Amazon packages, and single-use coffee pods. According to the environmental research firm Eunomia, in Pennsylvania, waste generation has grown by 45% between 1990 and 2018.
Leading the way: PA colleges and universities lead the charge for renewable energy
From recurring hurricanes along the Gulf Coast to wildfires out west to extreme heat and torrential downpours right here in Pennsylvania, the past few months were a stark reminder of the damage that can be done by climate change.
Climate change and the environment could break Pennsylvania’s partisan gridlock | Opinion
As the dust settles and recognition of President-elect Biden’s win sinks in, the public and pundits are starting to look more closely at the results of down-ballot races. It’s clear that Election Day 2020 didn’t deliver the “blue wave” that some had expected for congressional and state legislative races in the Keystone State and across the country. In Pennsylvania, instead of Democrats winning back one or both chambers of the General Assembly, they lost seats in both houses.
Your View: NCC and 7 other Pennsylvania colleges lead way on renewable energy
By Mark H. Erickson and David Masur tronc | Nov 02, 2020 at 7:00 AM From recurring hurricanes along the Gulf Coast to wildfires out west to extreme heat and torrential downfalls right here in Pennsylvania, this past summer was a stark reminder of the impact that can be done by climate change.
PA colleges lead the charge for renewable energy
David Masur and Mark H. Erickson From recurring hurricanes along the Gulf Coast to wildfires out west to extreme heat and torrential downfalls right here in Pennsylvania, this past summer was a stark reminder of the impact that can be done by climate change.
How Philly can recycle better and save money doing it | Opinion
Philly taxpayers will pay $9 million this year for curbside recycling, more than we’ve ever had to pay before, as the Inquirer’s Frank Kummer reported last week. While overall this isn’t a lot of money for a basic municipal service and helping our environment (it’s 50 cents/month per Philadelphian), it doesn’t have to be even this much.
Op-ed: Green needed to keep state parks beautiful
Caring for our parks: Parks, like Benjamin Rush State Park in the Far Northeast, are in dire need of more funding, greater maintenance and heightened protection. TIMES FILE PHOTO By Cindy Dunn and David Masur When it comes to awe-inspiring public lands, Pennsylvania’s is home to some of the nation’s best-hidden gems. Millions of acres of federal, state and local public lands provide Pennsylvanians with a superior quality of life and enhance our economy.
Guest op-ed: The great conservation program no one has heard of
Tuesday February 12, 2019 10:57 AM A state official and an environmental activist call for renewal of a crucial funding source. Written by Cindy Dunn and David Masur When it comes to awe-inspiring public lands, Pennsylvania is home to some of the nation's best hidden gems. Millions of acres of federal, state and local public lands provide Pennsylvanians with a superior quality of life and enhance our economy. In fact, the state's outdoor recreation economy is the fifth largest in the nation.
Cindy Adams Dunn & David Masur: Protecting American treasures
Updated 8 hours ago When it comes to awe-inspiring public lands, Pennsylvania’s is home to some of the nation’s best hidden gems. Millions of acres of federal, state and local public lands provide Pennsylvanians with a superior quality of life and enhance our economy. In fact, Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation economy is the fifth largest in the nation. Continued, sustained investment in these outdoor assets is needed to assure that they remain ready to enjoy.
My Turn: The greatest conservation program no one has ever heard of
By Cindy Dunn and David Masur Saturday Feb 9, 2019 at 7:29 PM Feb 9, 2019 at 7:29 PM When it comes to awe-inspiring public lands, Pennsylvania is home to some of the nation’s best hidden gems. Millions of acres of federal, state, and local public lands provide Pennsylvanians with a superior quality of life and enhance our economy. In fact, Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation economy is the fifth largest in the nation.
Cindy Dunn and David Masur | The greatest conservation program no one has ever heard of
When it comes to awe-inspiring public lands, Pennsylvania’s is home to some of the nation’s best hidden gems. Millions of acres of federal, state and local public lands provide Pennsylvanians with a superior quality of life and enhance our economy. In fact, Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation economy is the fifth largest in the nation. Continued, sustained investment in these outdoor assets is needed to assure that they remain ready to enjoy.
Congress must revive park conservation fund
Article Tools Park rangers and others gather at Lackawanna Lake at Lackawanna State Park on Saturday afternoon after a kayaker was pulled from the water. The 24-year-old man later died at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. Jason Farmer / Staff Photographer When it comes to awe-inspiring public lands, Pennsylvania is home to some of the nation’s best hidden gems.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund needs to be reauthorized, and the soon the better | Opinion
When it comes to awe-inspiring public lands, Pennsylvania’s is home to some of the nation’s best hidden gems. Millions of acres of federal, state, and local public lands provide Pennsylvanians with a superior quality of life and enhance our economy. In fact, Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation economy is the fifth largest in the nation. Continued, sustained investment in these outdoor assets is needed to assure that they remain ready to enjoy.
Your View: The greatest conservation program no one has ever heard of
Recently, state and local leaders joined Bethlehem residents who cherish our open spaces and public places to celebrate a $1 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the reconstruction of the city’s largest and most popular pool, Memorial Pool in Monocacy Park. It was a happy day for local residents and elected officials who understand that outdoor and recreational spaces improve our quality of life in the region.
Commentary: It's time to get the lead out of Philadelphia schools
Over the past year, the nation watched a tragedy unfold in Flint, Mich., where an entire community's drinking water was contaminated with lead. But the problem extends well beyond Flint. Nearly 2,000 communities across the country have confirmed lead in tap water.
Here’s how to de-pollute Pittsburgh
In recent weeks Pittsburgh residents witnessed a dustup between two Allegheny County agencies about how to address the illegal air pollution that continues to plague the region and make people in our communities sick. The Allegheny County Health Department is responsible for controlling air pollution and enforcing the law against illegal polluters.
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