ESA

MAY 15, 2023

USGS : The agency, in collaboration with Canadian and Mexican agencies and the Udall Foundation, is preparing a two-year (2023–2025) regional assessment of biodiversity and climate change, culminating in the first-ever assessment report addressing these two challenges together for the United States, Canada, Mexico and U.S. territories.

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ESA

MAY 4, 2023

Federal Register ESA Graduate Student Policy Award Recipients Visit Capitol Hill The 2023 Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA) Cohort of 15 students flew in from around the country to learn about science policy and meet with lawmakers. Nominations must be received by June 15, 2023. The request for information closes June 16, 2023.

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Legal Planet

AUGUST 24, 2023

NOx plays a role in forming ground level ozone and final particulates (PM2.5), both of which are human health hazards. In 1998, however, the Clinton Administration brokered a deal between the car companies and Northeastern states who complained that ozone was getting blown into their states from upwind states. gpm NOx standard.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Program recognized 12 food retail companies and one manufacturer of advanced refrigeration systems for their exceptional achievements to reduce the use of ozone-depleting substances and/or climate-damaging refrigerants. Posted: October 4, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Ozone Carbon Dioxide Cooling Atmosphere 80

Brag

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Hutton The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on January 31, 2023, that it has extended the deadline for public comment on its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (Green Guides) to April 24, 2023. Bergeson and Carla N.

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Brag

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Comments are due February 21, 2023. The Need for Additional Guidance: FTC also seeks comment on the need for additional guidance regarding claims such as “compostable,” “degradable,” ozone-friendly,” “organic,” and “sustainable,” as well as those regarding energy use and energy efficiency.

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Real Climate

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

For those simulations, the MSU/SSU data is archived and available and was discussed recently in Casas et al (2023). Density plots of the ensemble TMT trends for different versions of the GISS Model, compared to UAH and RSS products (Fig 3b from Casas et al, 2023).

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HumanNature

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Guest Post by MJ Riches , 2023-2024 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemistry at Colorado State University Wildfire smoke billowing from the Rocky Mountains or clouds at sunset? Photo credit Jienan Li, Colorado State University Do Orange Skies Spell Demise? But why is the sky orange?

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Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide Ozone 2023 105

ESA

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In this issue: Call for Nominations for 2023 ESA Regional Policy Award ESA seeks nominations for its annual Regional Policy Award to recognize a local or regional policymaker who has integrated environmental science and policy in initiatives that foster more sustainable communities.

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Real Climate

MARCH 16, 2023

This ensemble samples model structural variability (vertical resolution, model top, interactive composition) and some aspects of forcing uncertainty (notably for aerosols and ozone), as well as the initial-condition (‘weather’) variability we are used to seeing. As above, the GISS ensemble diverges slightly from the observations.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Posted: November 28, 2023] PA Environment Digest The CCAP will build on the PCAP to include a broad list of GHG reduction strategies that could be used in Pennsylvania and include analyses that will help assess the benefits and impacts of these strategies. For more information, visit DEP’s Priority Climate Action Plan webpage.

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Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Monoxide Ozone 2025 106

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

28 Public Info Sessions [PaEN] -- Reading Eagle: Contaminated Land Around Berks Battery Plant Site Proposed For Federal Superfund List -- AP: EPA Delays New Ozone Pollution Standards Until After 2024 Election -- PA Capital-Star: PA Cong. 24 Features Headliner Bands [Posted: September 10, 2023]

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Ozone Climate Change 2024 Technology 72

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Of State Election Results Website -- DEP Invites Comments On Draft 2024 Water Quality Monitoring & Assessment Report -- DEP 2024 Water Quality Report Shows 28,820 Miles Of Streams With Impaired Water Quality In PA (34%) - An Increase From 27,886 In 2022 [PaEN-10.24.23] -- Center For American Progress: LNG Natural Gas Exports Raise Natural Gas Prices (..)

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Ozone Natural Gas Renewable Energy 2024 87

The Energy Law Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

On December 7, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disapproved the state implementation plan (SIP) revisions for the Baton Rouge ozone nonattainment area that Louisiana set forth in response to EPA’s 2015 SIP Call rule. 85112 (December 7, 2023). 85112 (December 7, 2023). LAC 33:III.2201.K

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Acoel

JUNE 27, 2023

Posted on Jun 27, 2023 by Seth Jaffe Earlier this month, the EPA Clean Air Science Advisory Committee provided EPA its review of EPA’s Policy Assessment for the Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone. Instead, CASAC recommends a significantly lower ozone NAAQS of 55-60 ppb.

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Ozone 2023 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2023

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the April 22 PA Bulletin -- -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - April 15 to 21 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - April 22 [PaEN] -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 22 PA Bulletin (..)

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Nitrogen Oxides Environmental Protection Ozone Regulations 96

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2023

Beginning in the 2026 ozone season, EPA is setting enforceable NOX emissions control requirements for certain sources at existing and new industrial facilities that have significant impacts on downwind air quality and the ability to install cost-effective pollution controls.

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Nitrogen Oxides Ozone 2026 Pollution Control 67

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

For example, EPA rules limiting ozone pollution or carbon from power plants move the first lever, while the combined $1.25 The grant application period closed on October 12, 2023, and UCS is working with partners to consider how we can make sure the funding reaches the intended target communities.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The two in Pennsylvania are-- -- Drexel University, Philadelphia: The overarching objective of this research project is to identify community stressors and resilience-enhancing assets that shape relationships between climate change-related exposures [heat, ozone, and fine particulate matter (PM2.5)] and children’s health.

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Climate Change Ozone Environmental Protection 2023 75

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the February 25 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Feb.

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Nitrogen Oxides Environmental Protection Ozone Regulations 74

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Comments due March 8. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 3 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed 2024 Ozone Season Nitrogen Oxide Emission Limits for Nonelectric Generating Units.

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Nitrogen Oxides Environmental Protection Ozone 2024 92

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

During the conference, 2023 was declared the hottest year on record. Each pod replicated different pollutants such as particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide. Climate change intersects with physical health in myriad ways. I was wrong.

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Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Climate Change Carbon Monoxide 208

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 27 PA Bulletin announcing the availability of the Land Application of Manure Supplement to the Manure Management for Environmental Protection Manual. [ Bucks County. ( Monroe County impacting Red Run (High Quality) and Exceptional Value wetlands. (

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Environmental Protection Nitrogen Oxides 2024 Regulations 110

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2023

Coal, Gas Power Plants Reflect ‘Urgency’ Of Climate Crisis PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- PennLive: Election Officials In Central PA Expect Smooth Sailing With Primary Results Tuesday -- PA Capital-Star: PA House Republican Budget Maven Calls For Reforms In 2023-24 Budget Process -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Sen.

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Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Nuclear Power 90

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

29 Online Training On New Chapter 105 Environmental Assessment Alternatives Guidance [PaEN] -- GreenGov Council, Penn State Sustainability Hosts 2023 Commonwealth Sustainability Week Oct. 24 Features Headliner Bands -- Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council Hosts Sept.

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Natural Gas Ozone 2023 Law 103

Real Climate

APRIL 23, 2023

2023) came out in March, and with it the availability of not only updated TMT and TLS records (which had existed in the version 4.1), but also a new TLT (Temperature of the Lower Troposphere) record (from 1981 to present). At the beginning of the year , we noted that the NOAA-STAR group had produced a new version (v5.0)

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Atmosphere Ocean 2001 Ozone 237

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2023

6. -- Governor’s Office published Catalog Of Nonregulatory [Technical Guidance] Documents for each agency in August 5 PA Bulletin. -- Fish and Boat Commission published notices in August 5 PA Bulletin-- -- Additions To List Of Class A Wild Trout Streams -- Additions To Classification of Wild Trout Streams Meetings August 15-- Agenda Posted.

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Environmental Protection Ozone Regulations 2023 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 23, 2023

23 In Western Region, Including Part Of PA; Aug. 23 In Western Region, Including Part Of PA; Aug. 23 In Western Region, Including Part Of PA; Aug.

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Natural Gas Ozone 2028 Nuclear Power 87

Brag

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Hutton On August 3, 2023, the U.S. Comments are due October 2, 2023. Bergeson and Carla N. The proposed rule would define “sustainable products and services” as products and services that are subject to and meet statutory purchasing program requirements or other U.S.

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Ozone Regulations Environmental Protection 2023 45

Acoel

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Stephen Gidiere As far as I know, this headline is false. Or: “Write a history of EPA’s regulation of ozone.” But is it so hard to imagine? The resulting predictive analytics showed a 47% improvement of identifying violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.”

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Ozone Atmosphere Regulations Greenhouse 40

Acoel

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act for controlling mercury, sulfur dioxide, ozone and other pollutants have contributed to the employment decline. DOE’s 2023 Annual Coal Report indicates that total U.S. Since 1980, coal mining jobs have declined steadily, led by decreases in eastern employment.

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2022 Clean Air Act 2012 Natural Gas 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2023

16 In Liberty-Clairton Area, Allegheny County -- Scranton Times Editorial: Ozone Layer Healing Makes Case For Regulation -- TribLive: Natural Gas vs. Electric?

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Natural Gas Ozone Recycling Politics 62

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2024

DEP responded immediately to the well control emergency, maintained a 24/7 onsite presence for 15 days, and continued to expend significant resources to investigate and oversee remedial activities at the site throughout 2023. VOCs are a precursor to ozone, which is known to cause adverse health effects.

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Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Pollution Control Air Pollution 95

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2023

NOx is a contributor to the formation of summer ozone, and particulate matter smaller than 2.5 Posted: January 24, 2023] PA Environment Digest The locomotives at issue in this settlement burn diesel fuel which produces significant emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and fine particulate matter.

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Clean Air Act Nitrogen Oxides Ozone Pollution Control 68

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Gasoline and diesel vehicles generate 47 percent of nitrogen oxides emissions in Pennsylvania, contributing to ground-level ozone. Posted: February 28, 2023] PA Environment Digest It also helps lower the level of carbon dioxide, one of the greenhouse gases heating up the climate, in the air.

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Nitrogen Oxides Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Monoxide Carbon Dioxide 75

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the November 6 PA Bulletin it is suspending the enforcement of the California Heavy-Duty Diesel Emissions Control Program in Pennsylvania through July 31, 2023. The suspension means the federal standards for heavy-duty diesel vehicles and engines will apply in Pennsylvania.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2023

Gasoline and diesel vehicles generate 47 percent of nitrogen oxides emissions in Pennsylvania, contributing to ground-level ozone. It also helps lower the level of carbon dioxide, helping to address climate change. The transportation sector makes up 22 percent of Pennsylvania’s total greenhouse gas emissions.

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Nitrogen Oxides Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Monoxide Natural Gas 86