Today the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced it will create rulemakings to cut methane emissions from conventional and unconventional sources. Together with the nearly 50,000 pro-life Christians who have submitted comments to the DEP since 2024 asking for a strong state rule, we recognize the life-threatening danger methane pollution poses to our children and the urgent need for strong protective action. Methane, and other contaminants released with it, pose a great danger to the health of those who live, work, and go to school––including over 200,000 children––near oil and gas infrastructure in Pennsylvania. In response to this announcement, Kim Anderson, EEN’s Director of Member Mobilization and Pennsylvania resident, issued the following statement.

This week, the EPA released a final rule weakening federal methane pollution standards. The rule rolls back requirements to monitor and limit industry practices that waste natural gas resources and emit health-harming pollutants. In response, EEN President and CEO Dr. Rev. Jessica Moerman released the following statement.

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final announcement repealing life-saving protections on mercury, heavy metals, and other hazardous pollutants emitted from coal-fired power plants. The pollution safeguards provided under the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard have successfully protected children across the United States from mercury-related developmental delays and other health harms. Now, the EPA’s recent ruling threatens to reverse these crucial gains. In response, EEN President and CEO Dr. Rev. Jessica Moerman released the following statement.