Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The electric company Central Maine Power got its state and federal permits and began construction on a high-voltage transmission line called New England Clean Energy Connect. If completed, the line will deliver hydropower generated in Quebec to Massachusetts, in order to fulfill that state’s clean energy goals.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the September 2 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - Warner Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater at the well pad located in Rush Twp.,

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Fossil Fuels 108

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Uncontrolled Venting Of Shale Gas Well At 2:02 a.m. on August 28, 2023 , DEP received an emergency notification of an uncontrolled venting of natural gas from shale gas well 9H at the Repsol Oil and Gas USA LLC Cummings Lumber well pad in Troy Township, Bradford County. Read more here.

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Natural Gas 2023 Waste 2020 117

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Kingsley Shale Gas Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with lube oil to meet the Statewide Health Standard at the pad located in Monroe Twp., PA Bulletin, page 1424 ) NPDES Stormwater Permits -- Peoples Natural Gas Co.

Air Pollution 101

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2024 Recycling 101

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 21, 2023

Of Health Apologizes For Not Listening To Communities Suffering Health Impacts From Shale Gas Development; New Health Study Results ‘Just The Tip Of The Iceberg’ Post-Gazette Editorial: Who Pays For Natural Gas Development’s Harm? 16; Public Comments Accepted Thru Oct. 16; Public Comments Accepted Thru Oct.

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Recycling Conservation Law Waste 85

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

23 - 24 In Pike County; 60th Anniversary Of Site Dedication [PaEN] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh Ranks Among 10 Best Small Cities For Outdoor Enthusiasts -- PA Solar Center To Honor 10 Organizations For Their Solar Energy Leadership In Chester County On Sept. 26 to Sept. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp.

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Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 109

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the April 1 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Blackhill Energy, LLC - Kingsley E 6H Well Site: DEP received Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with drilling wastewater in Springfield Twp., Bradford County. (

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Natural Gas Waste Regulations Fossil Fuels 87

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Over Last Year Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority Moves To Renewable Natural Gas, Away From Shale Gas, To Power Vehicles University Of Pittsburgh Now Accepting Submissions For Sustainability Challenge, $300,000 To Be Given To Implement Winning Proposal Ohio River Valley Institute Dec.

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Natural Gas Waste Clean Energy 2023 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2022

He has spent his career championing environmental issues like clean air and water, advocating for a transition away from fossil fuels, and promoting clean energy solutions such as energy efficiency, wind, solar and geothermal. Joe is a sought after environmental voice and leader across the state and the region.

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Cresforum

MARCH 10, 2022

In the Unites States’ march to transition to clean energy and reduce greenhouse gasses, resilience may be the most important word to summarize 2021. Nine months after the pandemic first upended lives and the economy, the market fundamentals for clean energy looked unstoppable. produced natural gas grew 9.4

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

20 to 26 - 15 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Plugging Abandoned Shale Gas Wells; Revolution Pipeline Land Slip; Brief Compressor Fire; Crypto Mining? 7 Hearing On Water Withdrawals, Other Proposals; March 6 Business Meeting USDA Rural Development Invests $5.8 Of Environmental Professionals Host Feb.

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Natural Resources Conservation Recycling 2024 97

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

Elevated conductivity levels were found in fluids outside of secondary containment in a truck off-loading area where an unknown quantity of fluid was spilled, the owner is pursuing an Act 2 Land Recycling Program cleanup. Read more here. Comitta, Sen. Santarsiero, Rep. Friel-Otten, Rep. Abney Introduce Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2024

Emergency crews found a natural gas well and propane at the scene. DEP has so far confirmed there were two unregistered conventional oil or gas wells close to the home. Shale Gas Driller Withdraws 1.8 Read more here. The nearest registered conventional well to the home was more than 2,500 feet away.

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2024 Natural Gas 2022 Recycling 109

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 3, 2022

3 DEP Issues 2 NOVs Against PA General Energy For Water Pollution Discharges Into The Loyalsock Creek From Gas Pipeline/Water Withdraw Construction In Lycoming County Pitt School Of Public Health, PA Dept Of Health Abruptly Pull Out Of Oct. Solar Energy Help Now; Avoid Natural Gas Price Spikes Forbes: U.S.

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Natural Gas Conservation Recycling Climate Scientist 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

Acquires PA-Based Plants & Goodwin Well Plugging Firm To Create Methane Emission Offsets House Environmental Committee Holds May 22 Hearing On Hydrogen Hubs & Climate Change PUC Alerts Consumers To Electricity Price Changes Coming June 1-- From 20.7%

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Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy 78

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

From coal to oil and natural gas to petrochemical production, I have seen my fair share of manipulation from energy developers and public officials and the rhetoric used to push this hydrogen hub project is one of the most elaborately greenwashed performances I have ever seen," said Kat Finneran, resident of an ARCH2 host community.

Fossil Fuels 109

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Waste Technology 109

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Billion Endowment -- Inside Climate News: In Dimock, Susquehanna County, A PA Town Riven By Fracking, Concerns About Ties Between A Judge And A Gas Driller Over Recent Attorney General Settlement -- Better Path Coalition Hosts Feb. 23; Transportation- Feb. 23; Transportation- Feb.

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Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Air Pollution 112

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

You can follow these issues in PA Environment Digest’s weekly Compliance Dashboard that summarizes the results of many DEP oil and gas inspections each week. EQT noted "China's current energy mix mirrors that of Pennsylvania and Ohio in 2005" saying with US-supplied natural gas, China could replicate the model for emissions reduction.

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Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 2024 127

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the May 20 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- EQT Corp. PA Bulletin, page 2797 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 2799 ) -- Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc. Washington County. ( Lycoming County. (

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Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy Clean Energy 89

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2021

“PennCEF believes that renewables like solar, wind and biomass should be included in our proud Pennsylvania ‘all of the above’ energy sector. For PennCEF, ‘all of the above’ means that renewables deserve full access to markets, in addition to other significant sources like natural gas, nuclear and coal. Quoting former U.S.

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Conservation Renewable Energy Clean Energy Recycling 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the March 18 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - BRA 1HC Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with drilling wastewater in Asylum Twp., Bradford County. ( Tioga County. (

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Waste Fossil Fuels Regulations 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2021

The company also continues to prioritize innovative energy efficiency programs, which in 2020 helped customers save money on their energy bills and reduced usage by 22.3 million megawatt hours, or the equivalent energy use of 932,000 average homes for a year.

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Climate Change 2030 Electricity 2005 57

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2021

Comitta To Introduce Bill Investing RGGI Proceeds In Helping Communities & Workers In Clean Energy Transition, Environmental Justice Areas, Promote Energy Efficiency Rep.

Recycling 40

Recycling Carbon Dioxide Conservation Natural Gas 40

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2021

Billion In Revenue From State Forest Drilling Unconstitutionally Transferred From Oil & Gas Lease Fund [PaEN] -- Natural Gas, Hazardous Liquids Pipelines Are NOT Required To Carry Insurance Or Show They Can Pay For Damages If They Explode, Leak Or Kill Someone [PaEN] -- Senate Environmental Committee: Meets Aug.

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Fossil Fuels Conservation Waste Natural Gas 62

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2022

7 Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Auction Environmental, Watershed Groups Appeal Stormwater Permit For Proposed Swiftwater Solar Project In Monroe County Dickinson College To Host International Climate Symposium Oct. 28 Natural Lands Partners To Preserve Forest Around Historic Isabella Furnace In Chester County U.S.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Conservation Air Pollution Electricity 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2021

New Traceability Protocol Allows Solar Companies To Ensure Ethical Supply Chain; Updated Standards For Recycling Related Articles This Week: -- PA Conservative Energy Forum: Hosts National Clean Energy Week Events: Next Program Sept. 16 In Cumberland County [Posted: August 27, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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Electricity Climate Scientist Renewable Energy Natural Gas 98

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2021

9 Webinar On Mystery Songbird Disease: Knowns, Unknowns And Actions To Take PA Recreation & Park Society, Park Maintenance Institute Highlight Upcoming Education Programs PA Conservative Energy Forum Hosts National Clean Energy Week Events: Next Program Sept. Billion In Economic Benefits The Feds Gov.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Conservation Clean Energy Recycling 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Reducing Methane From Conventional Oil & Gas Facilities NOT On Environmental Quality Board Agenda For Oct. Reducing Methane From Conventional Oil & Gas Facilities NOT On Environmental Quality Board Agenda For Oct. Reducing Methane From Conventional Oil & Gas Facilities NOT On Environmental Quality Board Agenda For Oct.

Conservation 62

Conservation Clean Energy Natural Gas 2021 62

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2022

Stands Up To Natural Gas Interests [PaEN] -- Chester County Residents Protest Mariner East Pipeline Construction [PaEN] -- Sign Better Path Coalition Petition: DEP - Keep ALL Oil & Gas Wastewater Off Our Roads! . -- Penn State Research: Dairy Farmers Can Adapt To Climate Change -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, PA Jewish Earth Alliance Jan.

Conservation 62

Conservation Carbon Dioxide 2025 2021 62

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2022

[PaEN] -- PA Master Naturalist Accepting Applications For Fall Volunteer Training In 5 Counties [PaEN] -- MCall: Bethlehem Approves Lehigh University Solar Farm, Despite Neighbors’ Objections -- WNEP: PA Natural Gas Industry Facing Labor Shortages - Programs Not Attracting Enough Students -- Quakers, Jews, Elders, Students Planning A 40-Mile Walk On (..)

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Earth Day 2022 Natural Gas Environmental Science 48

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Of Health, DEP To Discuss Residents Impacted By Shale Gas Emissions DEP Terminates Proposed Beech Hollow Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant's Air Quality Permit In Washington County At Company’s Request DEP Sets Nov. For Producing Energy? For Producing Energy?

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Natural Gas Conservation 2021 Clean Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Lancaster Cemetery Community Tree Planting & Clean Up Set For Nov. 23 10th Annual SEEDS Free Book Swap In Wayne County Attracts Over 30,000 Books, Breaks Records DEP Extends Deadline For Accepting Applications For Section 902 Recycling Implementation Grants To Oct. PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Host Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 3, 2021

For Producing Energy? PaEN] -- Martha and Richard Coyle Partner With Berks Nature To Preserve 94.5

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Conservation Natural Gas Recycling 2021 62

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

23 Innovative CEOs Enabling And Expanding Decarbonization; Part Of Global Clean Energy Action Forum Erie 2030 District Achieves 22.4% Decline In Energy Use; $4.6 Million In Energy Savings; 14.6% Decline In Energy Use; $4.6 Million In Energy Savings; 14.6%

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2022

3, Business Meeting March 17 DEP: Public Urged To Take Precautions - Deer Tick Virus (DTV) Detected At High Levels In Clearfield County Park PA Resources Council Invites Municipalities In Western PA To Host Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program DEP Invests Over $2.7 Million; Still Short Of 2018 Revenue Of $251.8 Meeting Jan.

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Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

Worse than that, it might end up misdirecting the world’s clean energy efforts into dirtier than appreciated energy technologies because of the country’s ongoing dependence on coal-fired energy. The scale of the IPCC’s undercount shocks once applied to the EU’s “clean” energy plans. million cars to the road.

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Electricity Fossil Fuels Government Carbon Emissions 140

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Of course, to deliver all this clean energy from wind-rich regions in the Midwest and Plains states to major load centers in the East will also require a lot of additional transmission lines. Offshore wind turbines also have a relatively small footprint and are able to use much larger turbines than land-based projects.

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