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EPA vetoes controversial Alaska mining project in effort to protect salmon population

Tuesday, January 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Environmental Protection Agency has vetoed a controversial proposed gold and copper mine in Alaska.Pebble Limited Partnership, the company that would control the mine commonly known as Pebble Mine, argues it would bring economic opportunity to the Bristol Bay region of Alaska.... Read More.

DuBois City Council approves two projects that impact DuBois Reservoir watershed

Thursday, January 26 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – At this week’s DuBois City Council meeting two projects were approved which have an impact on the DuBois Reservoir watershed.Council members voted to approve tree spraying in May to help control gypsy moths, and they also agreed to continue the Deer Management... Read More.

Local fire departments receive grant money to help protect against wildfires

Wednesday, September 14 by Louise Bennett

Harrisburg - More than $762,000 in grant money was awarded to 122 rural fire departments across Pennsylvania Tuesday to help protect communities from wildfires.The Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants will be given to local departments in rural areas and communities with a population less than... Read More.

America’s nun population in steep decline

Wednesday, July 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Across the United States, young adults are becoming less religious.A 2018 and 2019 Pew Research Center survey found that the number of Americans who identify as Christians has dropped 12% over the past decade. The group who described themselves as Catholic,... Read More.

Toxic toad population increases in South Florida due to climate impact: Experts

Thursday, June 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Toxic toads are returning to South Florida in growing numbers as the region falls back into its warm, rainy summer season, experts say, and they want people to be aware of the risk to pets.The bufo toad, also known as the cane... Read More.

Treasure Lake Sportsman’s Club plants trees around lake

Friday, April 29 by Louise Bennett

Treasure Lake -Members of the Treasure Lake Sportsman’s Club recently planted 36 trees around Little Flipper Lake.Dave Sylvis of the Sportsman’s Club said volunteers planted 26 chestnut, five apple and five pear trees the evening of April 21.The chestnut tree population was devastated... Read More.

New study shows PA ideal for remote workers

Tuesday, April 26 by Louise Bennett

Undated -A new study shows that Pennnsylvania leads the nation for its number of small and mid-sized cities considered ideal for remote workers.Ownerly, a super app for homeowners, released the 2022 rankings for its annual study on Zoom Towns USA: America's Best Cities for... Read More.

Black immigrant population in US could more than double by 2060: Study

Thursday, January 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- About 4.6 million Black people in the U.S. -- roughly 1 in 10 -- are immigrants, and that figure could more than double to 9.5 million by 2060, according to a study by Pew Research Center.Pew based its calculations in the... Read More.

COVID-19 live updates: Omicron to infect over 50% of Europe’s population, WHO warns

Tuesday, January 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.4 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 839,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering.About 62.6% of the... Read More.

Pennsylvania prison population reaches 20-year low

Saturday, October 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that as of October 1, the number of people incarcerated in state correctional facilities is 36,743 – the lowest total since 2001. The population total reflects a reduction of more than 8,300 individuals since the onset of... Read More.

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