PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

On January 12, the PJM Interconnection declared ‘Conservative Operations’ to maintain electric grid reliability forced by natural gas pipeline fuel restrictions brought on by winter weather impacts on their operations. No action is requested of the public. No action is requested of the public.

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Natural Gas Electricity Conservation 2023 92

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. On the deal itself, the big issue was whether there was going to be a reference to fossil fuels in the final agreement.

2023 52

2023 Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Climate Change 52

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 The climate crisis is here. People lost their homes, communities and livelihoods.

Fossil Fuels 139

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Government 2024 139

A Greener Life

MAY 23, 2024

Two-way charging could give vehicles like these the potential to stabilise power supplies by discharging stored electricity back to the grid. Across 30 minutes, 50 electric vehicles (EVs) discharged almost one megawatt-hour into the grid – enough electricity to meet the needs of 133 households for a day.

Electricity 52

Electricity Solar Power Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% from other sources. Read more here. Read more here.

Electricity 104

Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 104

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The PJM Interconnection , the regional electric grid operator that includes Pennsylvania, has issued a Cold Weather Alert and declared Conservative Operations throughout the PJM footprint for February 3–4 in anticipation of frigid temperatures. With the Cold Weather Alert and a preceding Cold Weather Advisory issued Jan.

Electricity 79

Electricity Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 79

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

electricity generation. Renewables are continuing to increase their share of the power sector, rising to almost 23 percent of the nation’s electricity supply last year, which was higher than the generation from both coal-fired and nuclear plants. In other words, when the air is hot, gas power plants cannot generate as much electricity.

Fossil Fuels 175

Fossil Fuels Cooling Electricity 2015 175

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 30, 2023

It’s outrageous and counterintuitive, for example, that the IRA allows for some new fossil fuel infrastructure, while the rest of its policies aim to eliminate the need for polluting technologies. This is the largest farm conservation investment since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s.

Clean Energy 239

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Conservation Electricity 239

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2024

Of Education Honors Green Ribbon Schools, Including PA Schools In Butler County, Reading, Philadelphia [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette: Rowan Elementary School Designated As Green Ribbon School -- Rachel Carson Building Peregrine Falcons See First Egg Hatches Of The Season; Connection To Rachel Carson [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Mary Ann Thomas: Peregrine Falcon (..)

Conservation 105

Conservation Earth Day Fossil Fuels 2024 105

Circle of Blue

APRIL 19, 2022

” Quebec becomes the first jurisdiction in North America to ban fossil fuel extraction. Michigan officials relaunch a $40 million watershed conservation program. The projects are expected to halve New York’s dependence on fossil fuels for power generation. In the News. The regulation, a selling point of Gov.

Fossil Fuels 263

Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy Regulations 263

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. Looking forward to 2023, we expect the federal government will make progress on efforts that are already underway and deliver real results.

2023 69

2023 Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Emissions 69

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 Even at about 1.1˚C Just don’t stop there).

Fossil Fuels 276

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Clean Energy Politics 276

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2024

Educational Series [PaEN] -- Chesapeake Bay Journal - Adcrable, Jeremy Cox: As Rain Fell, Sewage Systems Across The Bay Region Buckled -- Wilkes-Barre Times: Casey Announces $1.35

Conservation 99

Conservation Earth Day Natural Gas Electricity 99

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Johnson’s new bill ends rebates for electric appliances, home electrification projects, and training funds for project installation. But it exacerbates the party’s hypocrisy on the environment just as European scientists say 2023 is “virtually certain” to be Earth’s warmest year on record. Despite the fact that 99.9

Climate Change 280

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Electricity 280

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Yaw, Others - By Dean Marshall, Lock Haven -- PennLive Letter: The Fossil Fuel Industry Carries Too Much Weight In Pennsylvania -- Observer-Reporter Editorial: Is Shapiro’s Voluntary Agreement With CNX The Right Move For Gas Well Safety? ‘We 1 Utility Prices Are Changing - Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8%

Conservation 108

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 108

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

Conservation 102

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling 2023 102

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 14, 2022

In a twisted parody of the band that played on to calm the doomed passengers of the Titanic, a conservative chorus—horribly off key to science, but music to the ears of its fossil fuel patrons—continues to belt out disinformation in full throat to drown out the urgency of climate catastrophe.

Renewable Energy 270

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Climate Change 2030 270

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- Pennsylvania Celebrates Conservation District Week April 28 to May 4 [PaEN] -- Warren Times - Josh Cotton: Students Participate In Annual Warren Conservation District Envirothon Competition -- Lock Haven Express: Centre County Celebrates Envirothon Winners, Conservation District Week -- Republican Herald: Team From (..)

Conservation 106

Conservation Nuclear Power 2024 Waste 106

Law Columbia

APRIL 18, 2023

O n Monday, April 17, 2023, the U.S. Berkeley’s so-called “natural gas ban” was the first local ordinance in the country to effectively require all-electric construction of new buildings. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit handed down a decision in California Restaurant Association v. City of Berkeley. Under EPCA, the U.S.

Conservation 114

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 114

PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2023

July 15 Creek Snorkeling For Students In The Upper Brodhead In Monroe County -- Manada Conservancy Aug. July 15 Creek Snorkeling For Students In The Upper Brodhead In Monroe County -- Manada Conservancy Aug. July 15 Creek Snorkeling For Students In The Upper Brodhead In Monroe County -- Manada Conservancy Aug.

Conservation 104

Conservation Sea Level Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 104

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

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Cartwright, Other Members Call For GAO Investigation Of Environmental Damage Caused By ‘Temporarily’ Inactive Coal Mines -- Guest Essay: My Hometown Shows The Benefits Of The Fossil Fuel Industry Come At A Tremendous Cost - Gov. Shapiro, Let's Hold Them Accountable - Support The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - By Rev.

Conservation 106

Conservation Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy 106

PA Environment Daily

MAY 25, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 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 National- $3.59

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2024 Air Pollution 105

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In 2023, we are pleased to report that environmental progress in Canada outran the efforts to slow it down. At the international and federal levels, significant progress was made on climate action, plastic waste, toxic chemicals and biodiversity conservation.

2024 124

2024 Fossil Fuels Government Electricity 124

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

15 CEOs For Sustainability C-Suite Summit Features Practical Pathways For Businesses To Decarbonize [PaEN] -- PennDOT: First Electric Vehicle Charging Station Funded By Federal NEVI Program Breaks Ground In Luzerne County; Nov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- CleanScapes Hosts Nov.

Conservation 103

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling Electricity 103

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2023

On August 8, the PJM Interconnection joined the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Electric Reliability Council of Texas and the Southwest Power Pool in submitting joint comments in response to a proposed EPA rule on New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

Fossil Fuels 72

Fossil Fuels Technology Technology Clean Energy 72

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Thank you for your leadership! -- WNEP: John Levitsky, Luzerne Conservation District, Recognized With Thomas P. Shapiro, Let’s Hold The Fossil Fuel Industry Accountable Via RGGI - By Rev. 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

MAY 23, 2024

As Planning Commission Seeks Info; Residents Pack Meeting In Westmoreland -- We’re Heard This Before: ‘We’re Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens Jobs’ - A Brief Review Of Pennsylvania’s Conservation History -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: PA Democrats Must Prioritize The Environment In Budget Negotiations - By Rep.

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas 2030 2024 Conservation 104

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

1 Hearing On Water Withdrawal Requests, Including 8 Related To Shale Gas Development; And On Cooperative Fish Nursery General Permit [PaEN] -- Senate Environmental Committee To Hold 2nd Joint Hearing With Ohio Legislature On Electric Grid Reliability Feb. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? PaEN] -- PA Cong.

Conservation 93

Conservation Natural Gas 2024 Waste 93

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2023

15 Webinar: A Walk In The Woods - A Look Into Private Forests In PA And Beyond [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: PA Forest Webinar Series Schedule [Late 2023 and 2024] -- Delaware Highlands Conservancy: Women And Their Woods Plant Identification Workshop Oct. 1-7; PA Climate Convergence Oct. Of Environmental Educators Oct.

Conservation 104

Conservation Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels 104

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

Of Conservation Districts Invites County Conservation Districts To Apply For $90 Million In Grants To Fund Local Climate-Smart Conservation Practices [PaEN] -- Bradford Era Editorial: PA Must Help Protect Chesapeake Bay -- Republican Herald Editorial: Keystone State Needs To Do Its Part To Protect Chesapeake Watershed -- Philadelphia Water Dept.

Conservation 96

Conservation Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Climate Change 96

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Martin Interim President Of PPL Electric Utilities -- National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Awards $14.9 -- We Remember Sept. Gifford Pinchot's Grey Towers Historic Site Hosting Festival Of Wood Sept. 16 [PaEN] -- Scranton Times Editorial: Give Teeth To DEP Environmental Justice Policy [PaEN] -- DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets Sept.

Conservation 109

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 109

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Request To Burn Tires To Fuel Its Cryptocurrency Mining Operation At The Panther Creek Power Plant [PaEN] -- Utility Dive: US Electricity Load Growth Forecast Jumps 81% Led By Data Centers, Industry -- EPA/DOE Award DEP $44.4 Keystone Goldwater Conference Feb. Million In Grants? 6 Lake Management Workshop In Wilkes-Barre , 9:00 a.m.

Conservation 102

Conservation Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels 102

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Proposal To Construct 2 Solar Energy Facilities To Provide Electricity To Compressor Stations In Columbia, Wyoming Counties [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Partners Host Feb. Proposal To Construct 2 Solar Energy Facilities To Provide Electricity To Compressor Stations In Columbia, Wyoming Counties [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Partners Host Feb.

Conservation 104

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy 2024 104

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

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

8 Open Enrollment Meeting In Somerset County [PaEN] -- Scranton Times: Scranton Holding Flood Recovery Grant Outreach Sessions Thru Friday -- Scranton Times: Scranton Flood Grant Sessions Well Attended As Application Period Remains Open From Community Foundation -- Pike Conservation District: What Happens When Stormwater Management Goes Wrong? -

Conservation 105

Conservation Natural Gas 2018 Electricity 105

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. So, are most Americans down on electric cars? Is the manufacturing of EVs worse for the planet?

Electricity 169

Electricity Air Pollution Politics Fossil Fuels 169