October Environmental Synopsis Newsletter Available From Joint Conservation Committee

The October issue of the Environmental Synopsis newsletter is now available from the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee featuring articles on--

-- Reclamation and Restoration of the Flight 93 Crash Site In Somerset County

-- Economic Benefits Of Natural Gas Boom

-- Is The Nuclear Power Industry Heading For A Meltdown?

-- Possible Carcinogen Found In Drinking Water, Consumer Products

-- Climate Impacts Threaten Midwest Infrastructure

-- Organic Food Consumption On The Rise (photo)

Upcoming Events

The Joint Conservation Committee has a meeting coming up--

-- November 13: Environmental Issues Forum: Pumped Storage Hydropower In Pennsylvania. Adam Rousselle, president of Bucks County-based Merchant Hydro Developers, will discuss his company’s plans to develop 20 pumped storage facilities across the Commonwealth, many utilizing abandoned mines as water reservoirs. Pumped storage is increasingly viewed as a way to increase grid reliability during peak consumption. Room 8E-A East Wing Capitol.  Noon.

Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango) serves as Chair of the Joint Conservation Committee.

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