Posts by Em Hough
Public hearing uncertain for West Newton power plant permit – write a comment!Â
Since July 2024, Tenaska’s Title V Operating Permit application has been undergoing technical review by the PA DEP prior to the draft permit being published and available for public comment.…
Read More“They don’t have a plan.” Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill’s Leachate Problem
On March 20, 2025, residents of the Mon Valley, regional environmental groups, attorneys, and scientists gathered in the Rostraver Fire Hall to provide public comment on Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill’s most…
Read MoreTitle V and Tenaska: Community Meeting AnnouncementÂ
The Tenaska Generating Station is located in South Huntingdon Township, just behind the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival. This 940-megawatt combined cycle power plant makes electricity using both a gas turbine and…
Read MoreEPA hears from Community Regarding MAX Environmental Yukon FacilityÂ
On October 9th, 2024, residents of Yukon, PA and surrounding communities gathered for a listening session hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the MAX Environmental (MAX) hazardous waste…
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