Monthly Archives: August 2010

EPA won’t ban lead hunting bullets, but still considering lead fishing sinkers

Posted on August 31, 2010 by brent m. burkey

Hunters who have been watching to see whether the federal government would consider a ban on lead bullets or shotgun pellets used for hunting now have an answer: The EPA said late last week the agency does not have the … Continue reading →

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Natural gas prices drop, might stay low because of shale drilling

Posted on August 27, 2010 by brent m. burkey

Natural gas prices hit a record low for this year, and might stay lower as the year goes on because of the vast deposits of shale American drilling companies are tapping into, one analyst is saying. The shale he is … Continue reading →

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A new place to drill for gas: Cemeteries?

Posted on August 19, 2010 by brent m. burkey

Most of the talk of Marcellus Shale gas drilling takes place in more rural areas of Pennsylvania. But, some Pittsburgh officials are worried about the amount of drilling deals there, and one deal stands out. In 2008, the Catholic Cemeteries … Continue reading →

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Some worry state parks in northern Pennsylvania might have to allow gas extraction

Posted on August 17, 2010 by brent m. burkey

The next time someone from York County visits his or her favorite state park in the northern reaches of the state, natural gas might be flowing out of the rock formation directly under the park — and in some cases, … Continue reading →

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Kinsley gets a green certification from national group

Posted on August 14, 2010 by brent m. burkey

Kinsley Construction of York County has been named a Certified Green Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors, a national group with members primarily in the commercial and industrial construction business. Kinsley is one of 17 certified contractors in the country, … Continue reading →

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Famous Harrisburg canoe race hits snag in financially strapped city

Posted on August 12, 2010 by brent m. burkey

A barge owned by the city of Harrisburg that operates as the headquarters for the annual Labor Day weekend canoe race, coinciding with the area’s Kipona celebration, isn’t available this year unless the city gets paid a fee. Organizers of … Continue reading →

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State heating system rebate program now offers more money

Posted on August 11, 2010 by brent m. burkey

A state program to give rebates to Pennsylvania residents who upgrade their non-electric home heating systems to ones that are more energy efficient is now offering significantly more money. When the Pennsylvania Home Heating Equipment Rebate Program began allocating money … Continue reading →

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Driving the eco-conscious drive

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Teresa Cook

Long car commutes are one of the causes of our earth’s problems not to mention our dependence on foreign oil, and I am one of the big contributors. I have been commuting 52 miles each way to work in York … Continue reading →

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Bring your own cup

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Teresa Cook

We know the little things can make a difference in the health of our planet, but apparently even those little things are beyond our abilities. For example, every Saturday I meet a group of friends at a bagel shop near … Continue reading →

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