PA Environment Daily

MAY 26, 2024

Here are 128 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

Conservation 84

Conservation 2024 Waste Natural Gas 84

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

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

Politics 99

Politics Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation 99

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Here are 105 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- Sen.

Conservation 102

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy 2024 102

Legal Planet

JANUARY 2, 2024

This increases the importance of controlling the House, particularly if Trump is elected — because otherwise the Democrats will be completely shut out of the federal government. The Chevron decision gives agencies leeway in interpreting regulatory statutes, which expands the policymaking role of EPA and other government agencies.

2024 234

2024 Carbon Emissions Air Pollution Regulations 234

Cresforum

JULY 17, 2020

The “fly-in” – being held virtually this year – will stress to conservative lawmakers the economic benefits of the clean energy sector at a time when the country needs an economic boost and Americans need jobs.

Clean Energy 40

Clean Energy Conservation Renewable Energy 2016 40

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Here are 92 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Received $6.19 17 [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: Feb. 19 & Feb.

Conservation 101

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling 2023 101

PA Environment Daily

JULY 29, 2021

On July 29, the Ohio River Valley Institute released a new poll of Pennsylvania voters which found by wide margins they support tougher regulation of the natural gas drilling industry, community regulation of drilling and the development of clean energy sources.

Clean Energy 98

Clean Energy Natural Gas Regulations Waste 98

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 102

Natural Gas 2030 2024 Conservation 102

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 9, 2024

There are ways to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for the climate crisis—or at least nudge them in the right direction—in addition to government regulation. Are leading asset managers abandoning their commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in response to a reactionary backlash?

Fossil Fuels 212

Fossil Fuels Government Clean Energy Politics 212

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 278

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Electricity 278

Legal Planet

JANUARY 13, 2022

Today, the Court’s conservative Justices split the difference in two cases involving vaccine mandates, striking down OSHA’s mandate but upholding a more limited mandate for healthcare workers. Today, however, I’m going to focus instead on the conservative split and what it might mean for environmental law.

Climate Change 299

Climate Change Regulations Carbon Emissions Conservation 299

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

With the clean energy transition already under way, the US electricity mix is set to continue changing this year. 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). I’ll start off with the good.

Fossil Fuels 182

Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides 182

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 30, 2021

In another key political development, Democrats won both of Georgia’s Senate runoff elections, given the Democrats working control of the Senate by the tiniest of margins. The conservative Justices appear eager to gut EPA’s authority to regulate power plant emissions. But 2021 was a big year for environmental policy.

2021 217

2021 Paris Agreement 2030 Carbon Emissions 217

Legal Planet

AUGUST 5, 2021

With some notable exceptions, they’ve tended to drag their feet on the energy transition. The proposed Clean Energy Standard is one effort to deal with this problem. That doesn’t seem to be politically feasible at the national level, at present. Another hybrid policy involves corporate governance. The Problem.

Fossil Fuels 297

Fossil Fuels Regulations Clean Energy Renewable Energy 297

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Here are 68 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Conservation 107

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 107

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 22, 2023

Earlier in his political career, Bettencourt served as Republican House Majority Leader, and as the public face of the conservative agenda in the state’s House of Representatives. Building an all-of-government approach to transform New Hampshire from climate laggard to climate leader might start with a simple phone call.

Fossil Fuels 218

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Government 2014 218

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 26, 2023

Their sticky fingers are evident in state legislatures across the country in a fossil fuel industry-led effort to end an investment practice called environmental, social, and governance or ESG investing. That’s why we must take a pause and ensure that these wonky policies are not purely politically motivated and at the expense of taxpayers.

Fossil Fuels 275

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Clean Energy Politics 275

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov. Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov. DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Nov.

Fossil Fuels 104

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Recycling Government 104

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 20, 2023

In 2011 I invited Reagan-era economist Art Laffer to speak to a hall filled exclusively with New Hampshire Republicans, both leaders and rank and file conservatives. In 2015 Senator Kelly Ayotte supported the EPA Clean Power Plan. We the people make the retail politics of presidential campaigns necessary for success in New Hampshire.

Climate Change 222

Climate Change Politics Sea Level 2007 222

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

To help voters determine which candidates would deliver the needed course correction, Environmental Defence and its allies in the Ontario Priorities Working Group asked each of the province’s major political parties whether – and how – they would deliver the rapid emissions reductions Ontario will need to head off climate catastrophe. .

Climate Change 77

Climate Change Politics 2022 2030 77

PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2023

Here are 99 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Casey, Fetterman -- DEP Awards $7.8

Conservation 99

Conservation Air Pollution 2023 Natural Gas 99

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2024

Million In 28 Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Water Quality Improvement Projects In 20 Counties [PaEN] -- National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Now Accepting Applications For Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund Grants; Webinar Jan.

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas 2024 Politics Conservation 104

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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. Thanks for reading Legal Planet this year. Here are the 12 most popular topics based on our most-read posts from 2023.

2023 270

2023 Climate Change Law Politics 270

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 1, 2024

But in trying to shape a regulation that would mollify opponents—largely industries responsible for the heat-trapping gases that cause climate change—the SEC failed to relieve investors of responsibility for determining how companies will fare in the clean energy transition.

Regulations 197

Regulations Clean Energy Sea Level Greenhouse 197

PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2022

Here are 64 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

Conservation 62

Conservation Clean Energy Recycling Climate Change 62

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

Click Here for the Senate Republican reaction to Energy Plan. Praise For New Energy Plan Labor, business, environmental, and government leaders praised the plan as a “bold” and “nation-leading” plan to create thousands of energy jobs, lower costs, and ensure Pennsylvania remains an energy leader below.

Clean Energy 82

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Climate Change 82

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

In addition to his work with the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds, Mr. Dawes owns a purebred Angus farm in Huntingdon County where he employs sustainable and conservation farming practices. Throughout his career, Minott and the Clean Air Council earned a reputation for holding government agencies and fossil fuel companies accountable.

Climate Change 119

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2006 119

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

He also packed the federal judiciary, including the Supreme Court, with conservative opponents of government regulation. He attempted to undermine climate action by state governments. And he withdraw from the Paris Agreement.

Climate Change 209

Climate Change Paris Agreement Carbon Emissions Fossil Fuels 209

PA Environment Daily

JULY 17, 2022

Here are 68 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Wheeler -- Rodale Institute Receives $1.1

Conservation 62

Conservation Clean Energy Climate Change Law 62

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

SB 1145 requires CARB to create and maintain an online dashboard providing the public with information about the state’s progress on meeting its climate change goals, increasing government accountability. Clean Energy.

2021 130

2021 2022 Sea Level Clean Energy 130

Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 17, 2021

The demand statement focuses on upholding Indigenous rights and respecting Indigenous knowledge, bold and ambitious climate action (including phasing out fossil fuels and guaranteeing a just transition to a sustainable clean energy economy), protecting and restoring nature and establishing environmental rights in Canada.

Government 52

Government Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement 2021 52

A Greener Life

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Despite being in the same political party that created it, the UK’s new prime minister, Liz Truss, is in the process of completely changing the country’s energy policy. The revamped UK government, almost unrecognisable from the one led by Boris Johnson , has opened up new licenses for North Sea oil and gas production.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Climate Scientist Government 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Climate Envoy Kerry: No Rolling Back Clean Energy Transition PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Inquirer: 100 Days: A Look At Shapiro’s ‘Common Ground’ Approach To Governing One Of The Nation’s Most Politically Divided States -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Pennsylvania’s House Takeover - A Tale Of Two Speakers - By Fmr Rep.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Earth Day Politics Fossil Fuels 84

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2024

Scott Perry A Run For His Political Life? -- Erie Times: What PA Primary Results Mean For Biden, Ex-President -- PennLive: Gov. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

2024 100

2024 Fossil Fuels Politics 2012 100

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Here are 64 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

Conservation 62

Conservation Natural Gas 2023 Waste 62

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

Natural Gas Prices Surge 11% After Report Stockpiles Expanded Less Than Analysts Expected -- Reuters: Alberta Wildfires Hit Natural Gas Flow Out Of Canada To U.S.,

Natural Gas 100

Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity Politics 100

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

15 Sinnemahone Trail Run [PaEN] -- MCall: Elk That Got Loose In Northampton County Returned To Owner -- Scranton Times Editorial: Wildlife Corridors Save Lives, Money 6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables [ There Is No Limit To What Oil/Natural Gas Industry Can Make You Pay ] -- Forbes: U.S. /PA

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Politics 2030 Clean Energy 62