Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It eliminates or slashes funding for clean energy and energy efficiency efforts throughout the Department of Energy and defunds a national Climate Corps , modeled after the New Deal era Civilian Conservation Corps. It blocks funding for state net zero programs and tighter building energy codes.

Climate Change 280

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Electricity 280

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Million+ To Benefit PA [PaEN] -- Reminder: State Conservation Commission Seeking Proposals To Reduce Nutrient, Sediment Loads In Priority Watersheds, Due Nov. Million+ To Benefit PA [PaEN] -- Reminder: State Conservation Commission Seeking Proposals To Reduce Nutrient, Sediment Loads In Priority Watersheds, Due Nov. 11; Sets Nov.

Conservation 108

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2023

-- House Bill Would Expand Safety Zones Around Oil/Gas Wells, Infrastructure To Reduce Adverse Health, Environmental Impacts As Recommended By AG Shapiro’s Grand Jury Report [PaEN] -- Ohio Research Confirms Health, Environmental Hazards In Conventional Oil & Gas Drilling Wastewater Dumped On Roads, Just Like In PA [PaEN] -- New University Of Chicago (..)

Conservation 110

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Shapiro Unveils Cap-And-Invest PA Climate Emissions Reduction Initiative To Reduce Carbon Pollution From Power Plants; Update Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards To Diversify Electric Generation, Improve Reliability [PaEN] -- Gov.

Conservation 96

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2024

Plastics Theme -- Erie Times: Report: Great Lakes Beaches, Including Presque Isle, Suffering From Plastic Pollution -- Republican Herald: Hegins Twp.

Conservation 105

Conservation Earth Day Fossil Fuels 2024 105

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Of PA [Utilities] -- PennLive Guest Essay: PA Can Have Common Sense Environmental Policy And A Thriving Energy Economy - By Allegheny/Fayette Central Labor Council -- Post-Gazette Editorial: It’s Time To Give Geothermal A Real Chance -- DEP Invites Participation In Last 2 Environmental Justice Policy Public Hearings Nov.

Conservation 106

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Honors Nancy Bake r [PaEN] -- Keep PA Beautiful Announces Recipients Of 2023 Volunteer And Community Partners Awards [PaEN] -- TribLive: Aspinwall, Allegheny County Teen’s Passion For Conservation Earns Him Spot On Western PA Junior Achievement’s 18 Under Eighteen List -- Gov.

Conservation 95

Conservation Natural Gas 2024 Solar Power 95

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Washington County Finally ‘Go Green;’ Failed To Install Solar Energy On Their Buildings Despite Multiple Opportunities -- Penn State Extension Hosts Nov. Washington County Finally ‘Go Green;’ Failed To Install Solar Energy On Their Buildings Despite Multiple Opportunities -- Penn State Extension Hosts Nov. 31 -- Sen.

Conservation 106

Conservation Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy 106

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In 2023 -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. Accepting Entries In Student Imagine A Clean Energy Future Contest [PaEN] -- TribLive Guest Essay: Pennsylvania Must Build Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - By Bob Donnan, Bobscaping Blog -- Tribune-Democrat: Conemaugh Twp. 13 [PaEN] -- House Environmental Committee To Hold Dec.

Conservation 87

Conservation 2024 Endangered Species Act Climate Change 87

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

19 [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Feds Send $100 Million To PA For Abandoned Mine Land Remediation, Acid Drainage Treatment -- Scranton Times: Giant Coal Waste Culm Bank In Middle Of Dickson City To Be Removed -- Apply Now For Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Grants, Deadline Feb. Schuylkill County -- PA Solar Center Jan.

Conservation 93

Conservation Natural Gas 2024 Waste 93

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Noon -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Major Pittsburgh Region Projects Move Forward In 2023: Carrie Furnace, Hazelwood Green [Brownfield Redevelopment] -- Keep PA Beautiful: Sen.

Conservation 102

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Air Pollution 102

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Thank you for your leadership! -- WNEP: John Levitsky, Luzerne Conservation District, Recognized With Thomas P. 18 Webinar On Democracy, Voting & Climate Solutions [PaEN] -- Manada Conservancy Hosts Nov. 18 Webinar On Democracy, Voting & Climate Solutions [PaEN] -- Manada Conservancy Hosts Nov.

Conservation 109

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 109

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Take The Agrisolar Survey To Help Identify Policy Issues, Educational Needs -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: State Gets $4 Million In Federal Funding For Rural Renewable Energy Projects -- PA Solar Center Webinar Nov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- CleanScapes Hosts Nov.

Conservation 103

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling Electricity 103

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Updated Background -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: Marsh Creek State Park Once Again Site Of Cleanup Due To Mariner East Pipeline Construction In Chester County -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: Material Leaks Into Tributary Of Marsh Creek State Park At Site Of Mariner East Pipeline Spill In 2020 -- DEP Publishes Final Guidance On Environmental Consideration In (..)

Conservation 101

Conservation Electricity Air Pollution Recycling 101

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

23 - 24 In Pike County; 60th Anniversary Of Site Dedication [PaEN] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh Ranks Among 10 Best Small Cities For Outdoor Enthusiasts -- PA Solar Center To Honor 10 Organizations For Their Solar Energy Leadership In Chester County On Sept. -- We Remember Sept. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp.

Conservation 109

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 109

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2023

30 Hearing On State’s Electronics Waste Recycling Law; Current Program Is Broken [PaEN] -- WHYY: Chester Residents Unhappy With Taking Philly’s Trash, Speak Out At City Council Hearing -- Keep PA Beautiful Updates Popular Litter Education Series: Open Your Eyes To Litter - Book 1 Available Now!

Conservation 105

Conservation Electricity Natural Gas Climate Change 105

PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2024

Of Conservation Districts Awarded Nearly $37,000 To Support 21 District Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention Projects Call For Presentation Proposals: PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Oct.

2024 83

2024 Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 83

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

After a landmark 2022—a record $54 billion committed to climate spending and legislation that codified the state’s goals of carbon neutrality by 2045 and 90 percent clean electricity by 2035—a significantly gloomier budget forecast gave rise to fears that California’s climate programs would take a hit.

Law 244

Law Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 2030 244

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

PaEN] -- Northeast PA Environmental Partners Announce 2023 Environmental Partnership, Shelburne And Emerging Leaders Award Recipients [PaEN] -- Richard Negrin Sworn In As DEP Secretary By Gov. Thank you for your leadership! -- Pennsylvania Envirothon Team Places 2nd In International NCF- Envirothon Competition! Shapiro With Former Sen.

Conservation 95

Conservation Climate Change Solar Power Natural Gas 95

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2023

On August 14, the PA Association of Environmental Professionals announce winners of its 2023 student scholarships-- Elizabeth Bruner and Alysha Ulrich and the first winner of the new Zulene Mayfield Scholarship-- Grace Hassing. Her efforts directly assisted with the conservation and recovery of this species under the Endangered Species Act.

2023 63

2023 Endangered Species Act Conservation Clean Energy 63

PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2023

Million Penalty For Multiple Environmental Violations In Allegheny County [PaEN] -- WESA/The Allegheny Front-Reid Frazier: EPA/DEP Issues $2.4 Casey, Fetterman -- DEP Awards $7.8 Million In Federal Funding To Support Local Mine Reclamation, Mine Drainage Treatment Projects; Next Round Of Applications Due Aug. Casey, Fetterman -- DEP Awards $7.8

Conservation 101

Conservation Air Pollution 2023 Natural Gas 101

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Of Conservation Districts Recognizes Brian Sneeringer From Adams Conservation District [PaEN] -- Gov. 21 Webinar On DEP's Federally-Funded Oil & Gas Well Plugging Program [PaEN] -- Energy Future PA Names Former Rep. -- Environmental Hearing Board Chief Judge & Chairman Thomas W. 23; Transportation- Feb.

Conservation 111

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Air Pollution 111

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

-- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 Of Environmental Professionals Now Accepting Applications For College Scholarship Program [PaEN] -- MCall: Can Dogs Be Used To Combat Spotted Lanternfly?

Conservation 107

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 107

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2023

24-26 In Altoona [PaEN] -- Federal Office Of Surface Mining Provides $100,000 Grant To Schuylkill Headwaters Assn. 24-26 In Altoona [PaEN] -- Federal Office Of Surface Mining Provides $100,000 Grant To Schuylkill Headwaters Assn. 6 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Northwest PA Woodland Assn. 6 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Northwest PA Woodland Assn.

Conservation 94

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling Ozone 94

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69

Conservation 99

Conservation Air Pollution Climate Change Renewable Energy 99

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

Of Health Alerts Parents To Possible Lead Exposure From Children’s Painting Toy -- DEP Accepting Applications For 2023 Recycling Performance Grants Thru Dec. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Conservation Natural Resources Clean Energy 108

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 18, 2023

When It Comes To PA Senate’s Vote Changing DEP’s Name, It Accomplishes Nothing - By Joseph Powers, Former DEP Acting Secretary, Executive Deputy -- TribLive Editorial: ‘Protection’ Still Core Of DEP’s Job -- DEP Posts Solicitation For Bids To Plug 23 Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Waste Injection Wells Owned By ARG Resources, Inc.

Conservation 105

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 105

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

That’s more than double the current record and represents more than half of all new US capacity, according to recent Energy Information Administration EIA) data. EIA also projects US battery storage capacity to more than double in 2023. Rooftop solar deployment, meanwhile, doesn’t require any land. times current levels by 2035.

Electricity 347

Electricity Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 347

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

2-6 [PaEN] -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. $3.8 2-6 [PaEN] -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. 29 Online Training On New Chapter 105 Environmental Assessment Alternatives Guidance [PaEN] -- Legal Victory Puts Hellbender Back On Track For Federal Endangered Species Protection - By Waterkeeper Alliance [PaEN] -- State Dept. $3.8

Conservation 94

Conservation Natural Gas Climate Change 2001 94

PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 2023

-- PennLive: PennLive Outdoors Reporter Marcus Schneck Honored With Posthumous Award From PA Parks & Forest Foundation -- Winners Of 14th Annual PA Parks & Forests Foundation Awards -- Fish & Boat Commission Announces Awards For Outstanding Achievements In Law Enforcement By Waterways Conservation Officers -- Pittsburgh Business Times: (..)

Conservation 72

Conservation Clean Energy 2018 Electricity 72

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 30, 2022

At the international and federal levels, significant progress was made on climate action, plastic waste, toxic chemicals and biodiversity conservation. British Columbia was a welcome exception due to initiatives like the province’s clean car standards , plastic waste policies and climate plan. . You can learn more here.

2023 69

2023 Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Emissions 69

PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2024

Billion In Federal Funding For Infrastructure, Clean Energy, Other Projects Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: May 13, 2024] PA Environment Digest

2028 109

2028 Natural Gas Clean Energy Natural Resources 109

PA Environment Daily

JULY 16, 2023

Of Energy Awards $906,965 Grant To DCNR PA Geologic Survey/WV Geologic Survey For Central Appalachian Partnership For Carbon Storage -- US Dept. PaEN] -- Manada Conservancy Aug. Potter County -- DEP Blog: Do You Know What’s Below?

Conservation 89

Conservation Air Pollution Natural Gas Clean Energy 89

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Yaw Touts New $154 Million Agriculture Conservation Program In Lycoming County -- Registration Open!

Conservation 108

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day 108

PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2024

PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues.

2024 89

2024 Recycling Conservation Waste 89

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

26 EarthTalk Webinar Features Update On Solar Energy In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Council Meets Sept. DOE Initiative To Invest In Clean Energy Technologies, Low-Carbon Manufacturing To Help Achieve U.S. Billion Boost To PA Economy, Help Farmers As Senate Committee Meets Sept.

Conservation 62

Conservation 2030 Clean Energy Waste 62

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Over Last Year [PaEN] -- Scranton Times: 73-Acre Proposed Solar Farm To Produce Electricity In Scranton -- PA Solar Center Hosts Entertaining Dec. 9 Online PA Healthy School Summit - Recharging For A New Era In Environmental Health. 9 Online PA Healthy School Summit - Recharging For A New Era In Environmental Health.

Conservation 62

Conservation Natural Gas 2023 Waste 62