PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

6:00 to 9:00 p.m. -- French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust: June 11 - French Creek Iron Tour - Cycling For Open Space. Million To Delaware Estuary Program, Including Support For Mussel Hatchery At Philadelphia's Bartram's Gardens [PaEN] -- Dept. Stroud Preserve, West Chester.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day Waste 107

Law Columbia

AUGUST 28, 2023

The cap-and-trade program will require emitters of greenhouse gases to purchase credits at auctions, which will generate revenue that will be invested in clean energy and disadvantaged communities. NYCI’s immediate linkage with WCI could also be seen as politically desirable. Unfortunately, no reforms of the cap have been made.

2030 52

2030 Fossil Fuels Politics Greenhouse 52

Clean Energy Law

JANUARY 13, 2020

As discussed in previous posts , regulated entities must either: (1) ensure that fuels supplied in California meet annual, decreasing carbon intensity (CI) targets ( e.g. , by blending biofuels into gasoline and diesel); or (2) procure and surrender credits to CARB. 95487, 95491, and 95495 of Title 17, California Code of Regulations.

Regulations 130

Regulations Biofuels Electricity 2019 130

Vermont Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This year’s list includes a diverse array of topics, from concerns over our energy and transportation infrastructure; housing and land conservation; international and local climate change; food security and contamination; and water quality of our world’s oceans. But despite producing enough food to support its 1.3

2024 40

2024 Ocean Conservation Paris Agreement 40

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Though with the boom and bust nature of coal mining—where a significant drop in demand or political shifts towards clean energy can eliminate a mine’s buyers—hundreds of coal mines would close across the Pennsylvania and in Cambria County, stripping entire towns of their main livelihood. October Is Buffer Month!

2018 89

2018 2011 2013 Regulations 89

A Greener Life

JUNE 28, 2023

Previously, the environmental sector was focused on air and water pollution, and wildlife conservation. The market heats up: ESG and green finance take off As policy and regulation improved, the green job market heated up and ESG became a hot topic within businesses. But analysis based on wider datasets is more conservative.

2015 52

2015 Carbon Emissions Climate Change 2025 52

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

What is Conservation? We define conservation as a broad approach to preserving what is already there and the due care and attention to protecting it for the future (1). Resource conservation is the active ways in which we seek to limit the use of resources to reduce the strain put on supply. Conservation, Ethics, Philosophy.

Conservation 52

Conservation Law Natural Resources Fossil Fuels 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 17, 2022

This requires accelerating the energy transition to clean and renewable sources in a way that is equitable. An equitable energy transition must expand access to clean energy technologies and expand decision-making to include environmental justice and communities that rely on fossil fuels while phasing out coal and gas plants.

Climate Change 271

Climate Change Technology Technology Fossil Fuels 271

Law and Environment

MAY 12, 2023

After weeks of hints and leaks, yesterday morning (May 11, 2023), EPA proposed a new rule regulating emissions from power plants. Yet because of the politics of climate change, the rule will almost certainly be subject to a similar challenge. The Social Cost of Carbon has served as a punching bag for conservatives.

Greenhouse 130

Greenhouse Clean Air Act Air Pollution Natural Gas 130

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

WEDNESDAY 1:00: House Appropriations Committee budget hearing - Departments Of Conservation & Natural Resources and Environmental Protection. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Fish & Boat and Game Commissions; 1:00 p.m. of Agriculture. - Dept.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Natural Resources Environmental Protection 2024 107

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2021

Student -- ScrantonT Editorial: Civilian Conservation Corps Times Comes, Again -- Ohio River Valley Institute: Poll Finds PA Voters Want Tougher Regulation Of Natural Gas Drilling Wastes; Support Community Regulation Of Drilling; Favor Clean Energy Sources [PaEN] -- Delaware RiverKeeper: Aug.

Climate Change 59

Climate Change Waste Conservation Natural Gas 59

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The plan must specifically address how EPA will consider the effects of Clean Air Act regulation on the coal industry. Murray Energy Corp. The groups said FERC’s review was at odds with EPA and Council on Environmental Quality guidance, caselaw, and the NEPA regulations. McCarthy , No. 5:14 -cv-39 (N.D. Sierra Club v.

2016 40

2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

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 294

Climate Change Regulations Carbon Emissions Conservation 294

Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The second-most expensive campaign in Maine history is a debate over energy infrastructure. New England Clean Energy Connect, a 145-mile-long transmission line will cut through the commercial timberlands of western Maine. Lobbying campaigns are being funded largely by rival energy groups.

2021 317

2021 Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Electricity 317

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. National- $3.62

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Politics 103

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

4] Some energy experts and reporters have contended that Texas regulators did not expect to rely on wind to provide much electricity during the cold snap, and rather had relied on natural gas and other thermal power plants. This hour saw a difference of 28.9 GW between expected demand and delivered generation. [4]

2021 113

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 113

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2024

Ohio- $3.36 -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs Same As Last Week - 21; Dropped 3 Since Beginning of March -- Reuters: US Crude Oil Production Falls 6% In January Due To Severe Cold, EIA Says PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- PennLive: PA Republican Con. National- $3.53 National- $3.53 National- $3.53

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2024 Conservation 108

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 209

Regulations Clean Energy Sea Level Greenhouse 209

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

Click Here for the Senate Republican reaction to Energy Plan. This plan is projected to save Pennsylvania ratepayers and Pennsylvania households more than $252 million dollars in the first five years alone, lower utility bills, and create a more reliable energy industry, create more jobs, and a cleaner air – that is a win in my book.”

Clean Energy 84

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Climate Change 84

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Myers Family Farm In Centre County Receives 2023 PA Leopold Conservation Award [PaEN] -- PA Dept. 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb. 18 [PaEN] -- Still Time To Register! 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb.

Natural Gas 49

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation 2023 49

ESA

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

War in Ukraine Likely to Speed, Not Slow, Shift to Clean Energy, I.E.A. Learn more about voting policies and rights in your state and register to vote at Rock the Vote , a nonprofit dedicated to engaging young people in politics. Humans are decimating wildlife, report warns ahead of U.N. biodiversity talks – Mongabay.

2022 40

2022 Climate Change 2023 Ozone 40

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2023

Sewer System Sale To Aqua Pennsylvania -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Bring Hard-To-Recycle Items To PA Resources Council Events In Allegheny County -- Scranton Times Editorial: Set National Plastics Recycling Rules -- Scranton Times: Lackawanna River Conservation Assn.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Air Pollution 98

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2023

What We (Don’t) Eat -- PA Energy Development Authority To Meet Aug. What We (Don’t) Eat -- PA Energy Development Authority To Meet Aug.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy Natural Resources 94

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

million In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: $35 Million In Delaware River Watershed Conservation Projects Funded -- Bay Journal - Karl Blankenship: What’s Next For The Chesapeake Bay? “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct. 25, Clipper Magazine Stadium, Lancaster.

Natural Gas 99

Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity Politics 99

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Laughlin Lead New (Old) Style Republicans From Bellwether Erie County -- TribLive: Westmoreland, Allegheny COVID Cases Reach Totals Not Seen Since January -- MCall: Parents Sending Children To School Full Time, Despite Concerns About COVID, Masking -- ScrantonT Editorial: School Boards Shouldn’t Compromise On Safety -- Gov.

Natural Sciences 64

Natural Sciences Clean Energy 2021 Politics 64

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

“The Solar for Schools Grant Program is a critical piece of legislation that provides us with a chance to invest in our aging school buildings -- while supporting and sustaining good-paying, clean-energy union jobs. IBEW 98 Political Director T.J.

Renewable Energy 86

Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 86

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Updates on Chapter 78 regulations, federal Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Well Plugging Program, more. Of The Interior Proposes Regulation Limiting Methane Emissions From Oil & Gas Operators On Federal And Tribal Lands [Including The Allegheny National Forest] -- MCall: Lehigh Valley Produced 9.8 Senate Dec.

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Regulations Conservation 2022 64

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2023

. -- Senate Committee Briefing Finds No Definition Or Standard For ‘Responsibly Sourced’ Natural Gas; PA Producers Already Below One RS Threshold [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Methane Emissions Monitoring Grabs Senate Committee’s Attention -- PA Physicians For Social Responsibility: Methane Leaks From SEPTA Gas Generation Plant, Philadelphia (..)

Natural Gas 111

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Clean Energy Conservation 111

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2023

7 to 13 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Jan. 11 Program On Natural Gas Leasing & Development In Loyalsock Creek [Exceptional Value] Watershed At Lycoming College Campus -- Groups Host Jan.

Natural Gas 49

Natural Gas Climate Change 2023 Electricity 49

PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2022

Other States/National/International -- USA Today - Kyle Bagenstose: Green Energy Is Great For Fighting Climate Change; Not Using Energy Is Even Better PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- York Daily Record: 70 Pennsylvania Residents Arrested For Involvement In Assault On U.S. Room G-50 of the Irvis Building.

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Conservation 64

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 23, 2023

DEP Agricultural Advisory Board , State Conservation Commission and Nutrient Management Advisory Board meeting. “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day August 30; September 18, 19, 20; Oct. Room 309, Dept. Of Agriculture Building, 2301 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. Contact: Laura Rigge at Irigge@pa.gov or 717-772-5159.

Natural Gas 88

Natural Gas Ozone 2028 Nuclear Power 88

Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

“Job-killing regulations” is a longtime conservative meme. That attack has now been joined by the claim that major new spending for clean energy is overheating the economy. In fact, we might need even stricter environmental regulations to help cool the economy and cut inflation. billion to $197.4

2027 225

2027 Cooling Regulations Clean Energy 225

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 30, 2022

House returns to session May 23, 24, 25 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session May 23, 24, 25 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership: Outdoor Recreation Spending In PA Up 26% [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Urges General Assembly, Gov. SRBC Offices, Harrisburg or via Zoom.

Politics 75

Politics Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2012 75

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 24, 2021

26 With Ely Farm Visit In Bucks County [PaEN] -- SunburyDI Guest Essay: Methane Emissions From Low Producing Wells Must Be Regulated - Responsible Drilling Alliance -- Washington Examiner Guest Essay: Strengthen U.S. . -- Inquirer - Andrew Maykuth: Aqua PA Seeks 17.9%

Climate Scientist 64

Climate Scientist Clean Energy 2021 Recycling 64

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2022

Billion Backlog Of Infrastructure Repairs, To Expand Local Economies, Provide Recreation For All [PaEN] -- DCNR Blog: Conservation Funds Help Communities Provide Outdoor Places, Opportunities; Apply Now [PaEN] -- TribLive: Jacobs Creek Watershed Flood Control Projects To Be Unveiled -- Pike Conservation District: Not Just A Hole In The Ground!

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Clean Energy Conservation 2008 64

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2023

DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. Transition To Electric Cars Threatens Environmental Havoc PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- The Center Square: Republican Rep. Senate returns to voting session Feb. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. Click Here to register to join via Microsoft Teams.

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Air Pollution Electricity Natural Resources 101

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2022

DCNR Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing Conservation meeting. Click Here to read more on agenda : Final Regulation setting VOC/methane emission limits for oil and gas operations. PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- PennLive - Letter: Religious Organizations Call On Republican Sen. TUESDAY 9:00: Agenda Posted.

Fossil Fuels 64

Fossil Fuels Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy 64