PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shale Oil Drilling Is Slowing Down Due To Factors Beyond Anyone’s Control -- PA/Harrisburg Politics Potpourri -- PA Capital-Star: Here’s What The U.S. Shapiro -- York Daily Record: Behind The Hold-Up Of Shapiro’s Nominee For Secretary Of State -- Gov.

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Legal Planet

MAY 23, 2022

Australia has had a change of government. The Liberal Party — conservative in everything but name — lost control of the federal government to Labor. So the change in government is more than welcome. Despite the obstacles, however, at least Australia now seems to be heading in the right direction politically.

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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. They intersect with labor politics and growing tensions with China.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 30, 2023

This political rollercoaster ride was also unfolding across last year’s Danger Season , stressing the urgency of the need to act big, and act now. The same partisan politics that delayed the IRA’s passage also carved some flaws into the bill. This is the largest farm conservation investment since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s.

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Legal Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

The case involves a constitutional challenge brought by a coalition of conservative (“red”) states to E.P.A.’s Since then, the issue of CAA section 209(b) waivers has become a game of political football between successive Democratic and Republican presidential administrations. EPA decision.)

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

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

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Because it spans the entire government, though, it has many provisions relating to climate change. But the fact that they can pass as part of a bipartisan spending law is a sign of how climate change is slowly becoming normalized as a political consideration. The omnibus spending bill is by no means a “climate law.”

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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.

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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.

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Climate Change Regulations Carbon Emissions Conservation 299

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.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 8, 2024

State governments began cutting emissions at a time when the federal government was essentially doing nothing about climate change. The Commission also issued new rules governing the state’s 18 most polluting facilities, including the world’s largest maker of mozzarella cheese. State climate policy is a big deal.

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Circle of Blue

JULY 11, 2022

EPA lies the “major questions” doctrine: the legal argument that federal agencies may not rule on matters of “great economic and political significance” without direct approval from Congress. America’s political landscape is more polarized than ever. Basic science on climate and environment is seen as political.

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Politics Regulations Clean Water Act Government 299

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 law provides a heady influx of money for public transit, rail, electric vehicle charging stations, and transmission.

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2021 Paris Agreement 2030 Carbon Emissions 217

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

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Here are 138 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. Westmoreland County? PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: Pennsylvania Society Weekend Stages A Comeback In NYC -- Inquirer: At Pennsylvania Society, Jockeying For 2024 Race For State Attorney General -- Governor’s Transition -- City & State PA: Shapiro To Be Sworn In As Next Governor Jan.

Politics 62

Politics Natural Gas 2024 Government 62

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. .

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Climate Change Politics 2022 2030 77

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

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- January 17-- Inauguration Day For Gov.-Elect Elect Shapiro, Lt. Gov-Elect Davis -- Governor’s Transition -- Post-Gazette: Josh Shapiro Is About To Become PA Governor, This Could Be His First Big Test -- Gov.-Elect

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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.

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2023 Climate Change Law Politics 270

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. It stops the government from factoring in the social cost of greenhouse gases in budgets and environmental reviews. It blocks funding for state net zero programs and tighter building energy codes.

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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?

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Fossil Fuels Government Clean Energy Politics 210

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2022

Capitol May Help His Campaign -- Politics PA: Republican Florida Governor To Rally For Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mastriano In Pittsburgh Aug. Capitol May Help His Campaign -- Politics PA: Republican Florida Governor To Rally For Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mastriano In Pittsburgh Aug.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 17, 2024

Fires in British Columbia cost the provincial government $1 billion for firefighting and piling up almost $750 million in insurance claims. In British Columbia, millions of residents and commercial customers were asked to conserve precious drinking water. This means governments that stop handing out billions to fossil fuel polluters.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Government 2024 139

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 29, 2023

At least partly—if not largely—because the AGs and their political organization, the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA), receive substantial financial support from fossil fuel companies, electric utilities, and their respective trade groups. Electric utilities, meanwhile, gave her $44,750. How has Paxton responded?

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Fossil Fuels Climate Change Sea Level Electricity 348

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Governor’s Transition -- AP: Gov.-Elect Senate Race Was Most Expensive In History, What Else Could You Get For $375 Million? -- November Election -- TribLive: Lawsuits By Conservative Groups Request Hand Recounts Of Votes For Governor, U.S.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Tesla sues Swedish government after postal workers allegedly block license plate deliveries CNBC PaulaR Thu, 11/30/2023 - 13:12 Monday, November 27, 2023 Read more Ashley Capoot Tesla filed a lawsuit against the Swedish Transport Agency on Monday that claims it should be able to collect license plates directly instead of receiving them by mail.

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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

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A Greener Life

OCTOBER 12, 2021

With just weeks to go before COP26 kicks off, all eyes are on the British hosts and the Conservative government and its leader Boris Johnson. In addition, the UK government is also supporting a new oil project in the North Sea and considering a new coal mine in Cumbria which could still go ahead. By Anders Lorenzen.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. We Do Not Trust Foxes To Guard Henhouses’ -- PennDOT To Open Next Round Of Federal Electric Vehicle Charging Application Period Dec. Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov. Room 205 Ryan Building. 11; Sets Nov.

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Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Recycling Government 104

A Greener Life

OCTOBER 1, 2023

1: Sunak is standing against short-term thinking for political gain. Can we put the long-term interests of our country before the short-term political needs of the moment?” This is perhaps the most offensive of the false statements in Sunak’s speech, because short-term political need is exactly what motivates him here.

Politics 104

Politics 2030 Conservation Government 104

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

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

2024 99

2024 Politics Conservation Natural Resources 99

Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

By Ceciel Nieuwenhout, Postdoctoral researcher at GCELS and City Council member for GroenLinks On 17 March 2021 the people of the Netherlands will elect a new House of Representatives ( Tweede Kamer) , which also kickstarts the formation process for a new government ( regering). This blog consists of three parts.

Renewable Energy 130

Renewable Energy Politics Paris Agreement Government 130

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2024

Joseph Center In Baden April 20 -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy To Host Free Earth Month Events At 2 City Parks -- Wilkes-Barre Times: Casey Announces $1.35 Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 99

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day Recycling 99

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2023

Who’s Responsible For Cleaning It Up? -- The Nature Conservancy Receives $4.25 Million In Combined Investments For Appalachians.

Fossil Fuels 102

Fossil Fuels Politics Conservation Natural Gas 102

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- TribLive Editorial: There’s Still Real Work To Do Gov. Tom Ridge Reflects On Politics, Assault On U.S. Wolf -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: Former Gov. Capitol, His Health -- Governor’s Race -- AP: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mastriano Sues U.S.

Politics 62

Politics Natural Gas 2022 2020 62

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

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