PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Of State Database Of Candidates For Election In 2024 Now Available -- Dept. Shapiro -- DCED: Gov. Of Revenue Reports January Revenues $74.6 Million (1.9%) Over Estimates; Year-to-Date $6.6 Million (0.8%) Below Their Estimates; Year-to-Date $124.2

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 4, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Spotlight PA: Shapiro Won’t Share Daily Calendar, A Departure From Previous Governors -- Scranton Times Editorial: Open Opioid Meetings, Reveal Gov.

Politics 105

Politics Natural Gas Electricity 2024 105

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Scott Perry Draws New Opposition From A Group Of Moderate Republicans -- November 7, 2023 Election -- PA Capital-Star: PA Dept.

Politics 72

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Spotlight PA - Stephen Caruso, Katie Meyer: Shapiro Rebuilt A Bridge, Weathered A Messy Budget, Walked Fine Partisan Lines In 2023 -- Politics PA: Shapiro Speaks To First Year In Office -- Inquirer: Gov. 13 Special House Election Set To Fill Rep.

Politics 103

Politics Natural Gas 2024 2023 103

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Billion Thru 2042; No Regard For Environmental Compliance Record [PaEN] -- WNEP: Super Bowl Wagers Down 15% From 2023 In PA -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: House, Senate Ended 2023 Sitting On Surplus Of $298.5

Politics 87

Politics Natural Gas 2024 2023 87

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Bucks County -- ABC27: What Is The Worst Natural Disaster To Hit Pennsylvania?

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Politics Natural Gas 2028 2024 104

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Graphic by Danielle Anz It’s an understatement to say that 2023 was a transformative year for the U.S. And through it all, we (the staff and faculty of UCLA Law and Berkeley Law) will be here to offer analysis backed by research, unique legal perspectives, innovative policy proposals, and informed political commentary.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. 1 Price Changes: Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% to -25.7%) [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: Natural Gas, Electricity Price Changes Coming On Dec. 1 -- Inquirer: Your PECO Electric Bill Could Get Cheaper On Dec. National- $3.24

Politics 96

Politics Natural Gas 2001 Electricity 96

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shale Oil Drilling Is Slowing Down Due To Factors Beyond Anyone’s Control -- PA/Harrisburg Politics Potpourri -- PA Capital-Star: Here’s What The U.S. Shapiro -- York Daily Record: Behind The Hold-Up Of Shapiro’s Nominee For Secretary Of State -- Gov.

Politics 106

Politics Natural Gas Electricity 2023 106

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Inquirer: Shapiro Says Republicans Won’t Appeal PA’s Landmark School Funding Ruling -- PA Senate/House -- Hearings Start March 21 For DCNR, DEP, Agriculture FY 2023-24 Budget Requests [PaEN] -- U.S. Senate Run In PA, New Book Published -- WITF: Sen.

Politics 105

Politics Natural Gas 2023 2022 105

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Senate/House -- AP: Fetterman ‘On Path To Recovery,’ Will Be Out For More Weeks -- WESA/AP: Republican Leaders Signal Support For McCormick In PA’s 2024 U.S. Senate Race -- PA Capital-Star: Summer Time: Western PA Progressive Cong.

Politics 98

Politics Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels 98

PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Senate/House -- Quinnipiac Poll: Presidential Race Toss Up In PA; Shapiro Gets High Marks; Fetterman Not So Much -- National Politics -- PA Capital-Star Guest Essay: Here’s What U.S. House Resolution 154 ] Norfolk Southern Train Derailment -- Dept.

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Politics Natural Gas Law 2024 101

Legal Planet

APRIL 5, 2024

If you have somehow managed to escape the frenzied political headlines about electric vehicles, first I envy you and second, I must regrettably inform you that the EV has become an acronym of partisan rancor on par with IVF, DEI, and CRT. They intersect with labor politics and growing tensions with China.

Electricity 169

Electricity Air Pollution Politics Fossil Fuels 169

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Senate In 2024 -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Republican Sen. Mastriano, After Big Defeat To End 2022, Climbs Back Onto Political Stage -- PennLive: Republican Sen. Shapiro -- Gov. Shapiro: Unveils Commonsense Budget To Address The Issues PA Faces -- Gov.

Politics 99

Politics Natural Gas 2024 Nuclear Power 99

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2023

UGI Electric Rate Increase -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs - No Change From Last Week: 24 -- Reuters: U.S. UGI Electric Rate Increase -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs - No Change From Last Week: 24 -- Reuters: U.S. From January [Posted: March 26, 2023]

Politics 87

Politics Natural Gas Electricity 2023 87

Legal Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Legislators reached the first deadline of the 2023-2024 legislative season last week—passage of bills out of their house of origin. Next steps August 31, 2024, is the last day for each house to pass bills, marking the final recess of the 2024 legislative session.

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Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Greenhouse 2024 181

PA Environment Daily

MAY 25, 2024

National- $3.59 Ohio- $3.52 -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs At 21, No Change From Last Week -- Utility Dive: US Power Demand Expected To Jump 2.7% National- $3.59 Ohio- $3.52 -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs At 21, No Change From Last Week -- Utility Dive: US Power Demand Expected To Jump 2.7% National- $3.59 National- $3.59

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2024 Air Pollution 105

PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2024

.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] House next voting day June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- PA Wilds Center Announces 2024 PA Wilds Champion (..)

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas 2030 2024 Conservation 104

Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 24, 2023

As we sing Auld Lang Syne to 2023, a pivotal year for global sustainability efforts, it’s time to reflect on the strides made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the realm of the built environment, all as described in our top 10 most read blog posts of the year.

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2023 Greenhouse Renewable Energy Climate Change 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 13, 14, 15, Dec.

Politics 99

Politics 2024 Natural Sciences Recycling 99

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Bob Donnan Blog: The Story Behind The Yeager Shale Gas Well Pad & Water Impoundment Contamination In Washington County -- PennLive Guest Essay: We Can’t Let Pennsylvania Become The Next Petrochemical Cancer Alley - By Joseph Minott, Clean Air Council -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: PA Lawmakers Debate Proposal (..)

Endangered Species Act 104

Endangered Species Act Natural Gas Electricity Politics 104

Enviromental Defense

MAY 17, 2024

2023 was the hottest year on record The degree of devastation across Canada in 2023 was difficult to comprehend. July and August 2023 were the hottest months ever recorded globally. Lytton, BC was Canada’s hot spot in 2023 at 42.2°C What’s missing is political leadership. The climate crisis is here.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Government 2024 139

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Major’s Bill Isn’t ‘See You Later, Alligator’ Natural Gas Explosions -- Post-Gazette: Plum Community Continues To Rebuild 3 Months After Natural Gas Explosion In Allegheny County Other States/National/International -- WSJ: Texas-Size Electricity Demand Is The Electric Grid’s Big Future PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Spotlight PA - Stephen (..)

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Politics 2024 107

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: Pennsylvania Society Weekend Stages A Comeback In NYC -- Inquirer: At Pennsylvania Society, Jockeying For 2024 Race For State Attorney General -- Governor’s Transition -- City & State PA: Shapiro To Be Sworn In As Next Governor Jan.

Politics 62

Politics Natural Gas 2024 Government 62

Legal Planet

JANUARY 8, 2024

it’s not for nothing that 2023 has been called a banner year for state climate action. The 2024 initial phase will apply only to new commercial buildings over 100,000 square feet. The most notable of those set targets for purchasing electric school buses and create a state EV rebate program.

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Climate Change Clean Energy 2030 Renewable Energy 242

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- Transition - Governor -- AP: Shapiro Taps Longtime Aides For Top Jobs In Governor’s Office -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Gov.-Elect Increase In Natural Gas Rates By Valley Energy, Bradford County [PA’s #3 County In Natural Gas Production] -- PUC To Investigate Proposed 9.2%

Politics 62

Politics Natural Gas 2020 Electricity 62

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

DEP Publish New Go Solar And Save Toolkit For Schools [PaEN] -- PUC To Investigate FirstEnergy PA Electric Utilities’ Proposed 28% to 40% Rate Increase -- PUC To Investigate PECO’s Proposed 12.3% Electric, 23.2% Electric, 23.2% Electric, 23.2%

Air Pollution 99

Air Pollution Electricity Natural Gas 2024 99

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 24, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 68 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec.

Politics 104

Politics Conservation 2024 Electricity 104

Legal Planet

JANUARY 16, 2024

The California Legislature kicked off the 2024 session on January 3 with notable changes in leadership. Having an environmental champion in the speaker’s office is a good sign for 2024’s prospects. Governor Newsom took to the stage last week to outline his 2024 proposed budget.

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Law 2024 Environmental Protection 2025 162

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

. -- 75 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Winter Storm Elliot’s Natural Gas Infrastructure Failures Not (..)

Politics 99

Politics Natural Gas Recycling Conservation 99

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2023

22 RiverWatch Video Report -- WESA: With Potential US Steel Sale, A Reckoning Is Coming For The Way Steel Is Made In Mon Valley -- PUC Invites Public Comments On Proposed Policy Statement On Electric Utility Rate Design For Electric Vehicle Charging In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn.

Electricity 106

Electricity Climate Change Conservation 2023 106

Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 14, 2023

December 14, 2023. General Assembly returned to a very aggressive effort to influence environmental rules in 2023. Farm Act of 2023 (Senate Bill 582) and the Regulatory Reform Act of 2023 (House Bill 600) all contained provisions weakening existing environmental protections and in some cases preventing adoption of new standards.

2023 52

2023 Clean Water Act Waste Law 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

of Agriculture -- DCNR Blog: Red In The Winter Woods -- Erie Times - Brian Whipkey: Erie Tributaries Saw Big Steelhead This Fall, Winter Packs Plenty Of Promise -- Erie Times - Brian Whipkey: PA Anglers Anxious For Colder Weather for Ice Fishing, But Will It Arrive In 2024? Gas Explosions -- WPXI: Major Natural Gas Leak At Ross Twp.,

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Politics 105

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

He retired in January 2024. On December 31, 2023, he retired from the Clean Air Council after serving as the organization's executive director and chief counsel for over 35 years. Mr. Minott holds two degrees in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Villanova University School of Law.

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Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2006 119

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec.

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Politics Recycling Climate Change Conservation 93

Vermont Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

VJEL Newsroom Announcing VJEL's 2024 Top 10 Environmental Watch List By VJEL December 18, 2023 The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law (VJEL) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2024 Top 10 Environmental Watch List. Because of this backlog, FERC promulgated Order 2023 – RM22-14-000 to speed up this process.

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2024 Ocean Conservation Paris Agreement 40