Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 22, 2023

The onslaught has led to another round of media headlines and press releases from environmental and public health groups asking whether the nation is at a tipping point of urgency to fight climate change. A Vox headline on the orange skies from Canadian wildfires said, “Wildfire smoke reminded people about climate change.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 3, 2024

2023 was a rough year for clean water. Wetlands even help fight climate change by acting as “ carbon sinks ,” absorbing climate-altering carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. The Supreme Court took a hammer to the Clean Water Act with its decision in Sackett v.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Beginning in early 2021, the California Planning & Conservation League Foundation convened a group of water law professors and other water experts to formulate specific recommendations for modernizing California water rights law. However, the 2023 legislative session ended before either bill could be fully considered by the State Senate.

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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. climate movement. We saw rapid implementation of landmark federal climate laws, a series of big actions on methane emissions , a deal on Colorado River water usage, and bigger-than-expected climate victories in Sacramento.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The 2008-era slogan is shorthand for the Trump campaign’s energy policy, but we know much more about current conservative thinking on the subject thanks to Project 2025 , the 920-page transition plan for the next administration by policy strategists from the Heritage Foundation. That chant is back in vogue, as the general election heats up.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Compiled by UCS from Energy Information Administration data as of January 2023. The general outlook includes some good news and some bad news.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 18, 2024

which began in October 2023. Since the USDA implements a broad variety of agricultural programming, from climate and conservation to research and nutrition, this bill is very important to the Union of Concerned Scientists’ agriculture and food security work. What’s in this year’s bill?

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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.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 30, 2023

After months of working to influence the whipsaw negotiations on a federal budget reconciliation bill that would unlock massive funds for climate action, even the most diehard among us were starting to lose hope that our partisan Congress would pull it together on climate. It was simply awesome. But it wasn’t perfect, nor unassailable.

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A Greener Life

DECEMBER 24, 2023

By Anders Lorenzen There can be no doubt that, despite it not being much of a surprise amongst the followers of climate science, 2023 is confirmed to be the warmest year ever recorded. COP28 This brings us neatly to the much-anticipated COP28 UN climate summit, this year held in the Arab oil state United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Washington Nature

MARCH 28, 2024

by Leah Palmer, TNC Writer/Editor From scientists to burn bosses, lobbyists to land stewards, DEI practitioners to fundraisers, the women and femmes staff at The Nature Conservancy in Washington contribute some of the leading interventions in conservation, while simultaneously facing unique challenges in a field dominated by men.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Will It Pay Off? -- PennLive - John Baer: As Religion, Patriotism And Tolerance Decline, Think Public Policy Gets Better? -- PA Capital-Star: Florida Governor Makes Pitch To PA Conservatives -- City & State PA: Fmr Gov. Shapiro -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: Gov.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Biden did so without uttering the word “climate.” I wrote then about this decision to stay quiet on the climate impacts of his legislation, asking “Can you build political support for climate action without actually connecting it to climate change?” It’s too soon for a definitive answer to that big question.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- Myers Family Farm In Centre County Receives 2023 PA Leopold Conservation Award [PaEN] -- PA Dept. Received $6.19 Million Grant For Zero Emission Trucks -- WESA: Casey- Federal Funding To Grant PA Schools Clean Energy Buses -- PA Capital-Star: PA To Receive $47.3 17 [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- March 7-- Governor’s Budget Address. -- Gov. Shapiro Fills Executive Staff With Loyal Allies, Political Veterans -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Here Are Some Of The People Who Have Shapiro’s Ear -- Gov. Shapiro -- Gov. Shapiro’s Cabinet? -- Spotlight PA: Who Has Gov.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 8, 2024

State governments began cutting emissions at a time when the federal government was essentially doing nothing about climate change. it’s not for nothing that 2023 has been called a banner year for state climate action. Since then, more states have become involved, and state policies have become more aggressive.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Comitta: Let's Work Together To Address Climate Change, But Stop Rehashing The Same Old Arguments Against RGGI That Are Not Protecting Our Planet And Our People [PaEN] -- Courier Express: Fmr. GW Of Clean Energy In PA, 4 Other PJM States Saving $1 Billion A Year [PPL included] -- DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee Meets Feb.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 16, 2023

Here’s the bottom line: Because of decades of politically motivated inaction from policymakers, especially in richer countries, and the greed of fossil fuel companies bent on extracting every last bit of profit, scientific projections show that we are currently on a trajectory to exceed 1.5˚C Who bears responsibility for climate change?

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

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

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In just the first half of 2023, over 670,000 EVs were sold with over 80 percent of those fully-electric battery electric vehicles (BEVs ). Florida and Texas are now second and third in cumulative EV sales, despite state leadership that has been antagonistic towards EVs and a more conservative-leaning population.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 24, 2023

Travel east in the Mediterranean and Tunisia is cutting urban water service at night to conserve supplies amid a harsh, multi-year drought. Climate shocks, despite the hazards they present, are not destiny, though. Tunisia Now in its fourth year of severe drought, Tunisia has taken dramatic steps to conserve water.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 4,258 Stories In 2023 - Environmental & Conservation Leadership, Significant Events In PA [PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council To Discuss The PFOA/PFOS ‘Forever Chemical’ Drinking Water Standard, Hydrogen Hubs In PA At Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

28 Webinar On Green Stormwater Infrastructure [PaEN] -- March 4 Penn State Extension Webinar On Monitoring Soil Moisture: A Climate Smart Ag Practice [PaEN] -- March 11 Streambank Stabilization And Stream Crossings On Farms Webinar [PaEN] -- PA Society Of Professional Engineers Host Feb. Westmoreland County? Keystone Coldwater Conference Feb.

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ESA

APRIL 18, 2023

Executive Branch Top environmental official at the State Department to depart to lead the Wildlife Conservation Society. Courts Climate lawsuit filed by Hawai’i teens advances in state courts. EPA case by early summer 2023. States New Mexico governor signed bill to limit prescribed fires.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 1, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- January 1 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2023

Greg Vitali, Charles McPhedran, Earthjustice -- Responsible Decarbonization Alliance Hosts May 25 Webinar On Climate Change And Penn’s Woods: What Does the Future Hold [PaEN] -- TribLive Guest Essay: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Can Help Communities Throughout PA - Sierra Club -- Evangelical Environmental Network Names Rev.

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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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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Shapiro: New Interactive Map Highlights Investments Made In Communities During First Year In Office [ Go To Map ] -- December 23 Pennsylvania Bulletin Now Available -- WeConservePA: Williamson Student Scholarship To PA Land Conservation Conference -- Shippensburg University Slate: Profile Of DCNR Deputy Secretary Claire Jantz -- Save The Date!

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force ( GCF Task Force ) engaged in the 28th Conference of the Parties ( COP28 ) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held in Dubai, marking a pivotal moment in the global climate dialogue.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2023

Doug Morris -- TribLive Guest Essay: Pennsylvanians Deserve Bold Climate Action And Accountabilit y - By Anita Prizio, Allegheny County Council Member -- Observer-Reporter Editorial: Climate Change Could Make Rust Belt A Desirable Place To Live Again -- WHYY: Commonwealth Court Reverses PUC Decision On East Whiteland Twp.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

“Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct. Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct. Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

18 Webinar On Unlocking The Power Of Hydrogen [PaEN] -- Environmental Health Project Executive Director Alison Steele Selected For Indo-Pacific Leadership Lab Climate Change And Adaptation Initiative -- Appalachian Region Independent Power Producers Assn.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 4, 2024

15 Webinar On Climate Change Impact On Black Communities [PaEN] -- EPA, PennEnvironment, Moms Clean Air Force PA, PECO Host Jan. WeConservePA PA Land Conservation Conference April 3-5 In Bethlehem [PaEN] -- Delaware Highlands Conservancy Accepting College Scholarship Applications [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Hosts Jan.

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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. 14 -- PA Parks & Forests Foundation Appoints Four New Board Members -- PA Forestry Assn./

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 16, 2023

Capitol Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Threads PA Environment Digest Feed Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: July 16, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 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 to 17 -- 37 Conventional Abandoned Wells; 1,260+ Shale Gas Spill; 1,000 Gallon Conventional Oil Spill In State Park; Rager Mtn Gas Storage Still Not Cleaned Up [PaEN] -- State Dept.

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Legal Planet

MAY 16, 2024

Initially, Chevron was hailed by conservative judges and commentators. The Court also ruled that EPA could consider only the science relating to climate change in deciding whether to exercise this authority. 1322 (2023) (Justice Alito). The Chevron doctrine has become a pillar of administrative law. Michigan v.

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