Law and Environment

JANUARY 5, 2023

billion funding opportunity to create regional Direct Air Capture (DAC) Hubs. The DAC Hubs program is one of four new programs announced by the Biden-Harris administration aimed at building “a commercially viable, just, and responsible carbon dioxide removal industry,” in the U.S. Under the DAC Hubs program, DOE will invest $3.5

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 20, 2024

The major sea and dry ports, logistics hubs, and trucking routes highlighted in the strategy are not a total surprise, certainly not to the communities who live along those fence lines, and also not to those who have been watching the freight electrification space closely. It’s good to see various assessments converging in this way.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 4, 2024

The new MACH2 (eastern PA) and ARCH2 (western PA) hubs announced by the Department of Energy through the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program (H2Hubs) will include hydrogen production, transportation infrastructure, and end-use sites across Pennsylvania. Click Here to register and for more information. Read more here. Read more here.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 17, 2022

The State Climate Policy Dashboard is an information hub on the Climate XChange website that establishes a framework for state climate policy. It also tracks the status of and provides educational resources for each policy. It is comprised of two components: the State Climate Policy Tracker and the State Climate Policy Resource Hub.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2023

On December 15, CNX Resources announced it has ended coordination with the Adams Fork "clean ammonia" project in Mingo County, West Virginia and is evaluating several viable alternative sites in southern West Virginia for clean hydrogen projects. Read more here. Learn more about CNX's Appalachia First strategic vision.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

On October 13, the US Department of Energy awarded two hydrogen hub projects that include Pennsylvania-- a natural gas-based Appalachian Hub in Western PA, West Virginia and Ohio and a Mid-Atlantic Hub in eastern PA, Delaware and New Jersey based on the use of renewable and nuclear energy to make the hydrogen. Reactions Gov.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 1, 2023

This training module, made possible with support from the National Library of Medicine, will help you discover best practices and identify resources to engage library users in citizen science and life-long learning.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to meet December 13 on legislation to change the state hydrogen production tax credit, protect streams with riparian buffers and reduce light pollution. The Committee held a second hearing on hydrogen hubs and climate change November 13, 2023. Read more here.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 31, 2023

While there are countless resources that can help in managing urban and community forests, the amount of information available can be overwhelming and not region specific.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2022

On August 10, leaders representing industry, labor and environmental organizations testified before the House Democratic Policy Committee to explain the benefits and obstacles of developing a hydrogen hub in the state and why this region is an ideal location for its development. “I Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) said.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2024

As part of the agreement, new agroforestry educational hubs will be established at the Institute’s research sites in eastern Pennsylvania. This is due to several factors, including a lack of educational resources and financial support. This partnership will make resources available to farms helping to solve both of these challenges.”

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing November 13 on hydrogen hubs and climate change. Witnesses expected to present testimony include-- -- Illinois State Senator David Koehler , Assistant Majority Leader -- Colorado State Rep. Read more here. Read more here. Click Here to watch live.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The gas can be generated from surplus renewable energy resources (like solar or wind) to create zero-emission (or “green”) hydrogen. The recommendations could also help the state secure a portion of the $8 billion in competitive grant funds for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs that the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

1 Deadline [PaEN] -- PUC Commissioner Zerfuss Named Co-Vice Chair Of NARUC’s New Natural Gas Resource Planning Task Force -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Host Oct. 18 Webinar On Democracy, Voting & Climate Solutions [PaEN] -- York Daily Record Guest Essay: Gov. Of Agriculture Invests $3.5

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The DEP Citizens Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on January 9 for an update on the PFOA/PFOS ‘Forever Chemical’ drinking water standard and hydrogen hubs in Pennsylvania. Hydrogen Hubs Thomas Murphy from Team PA will give a presentation on the current status of Hydrogen Hubs in Pennsylvania and will be available to answer questions.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to hold a May 22 hearing on hydrogen hubs and climate change. As part of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the federal government plans to identify six to 10 hydrogen hubs across the United States at locations not yet selected.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester), Democratic Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, to co-host a public hearing on the proposed development of hydrogen infrastructure in Pennsylvania. Hydrogen hubs are coming and hydrogen may be part of our clean-energy transition, especially in hard-to-decarbonize sectors.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The Institute for Conservation Leadership has launched the Collaboration Resource Hub, a one-stop-shop for current and relevant tools, articles, and resources. Read more →

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 16, 2022

Department of Energy invests in Pennsylvania for a Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub funded under the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Clean Hydrogen Hub will help make the transition away from carbon-based natural gas, but take advantage of much of the same infrastructure. This work will help ensure the U.S. Read more here.]

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By far, the most ubiquitous figure at COP28 was that of John Kerry. climate envoy strolled through the labyrinthine and confusing alleys of Dubai’s Expo City wearing an impeccable suit despite the almost 100-degree Fahrenheit winter weather of the United Arab Emirates. In addition, Kazakhstan and the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2023

PA Hydrogen Hubs On October 13, the US Department of Energy awarded two hydrogen hub projects that include Pennsylvania-- a natural gas-based Appalachian Hub in Western PA, West Virginia and Ohio and a Mid-Atlantic Hub in eastern PA, Delaware and New Jersey based on the use of renewable and nuclear energy to make the hydrogen.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 1, 2024

Read more here. -- Electronics Waste Recycling: Sarah Alessio Shea, PA Resources Council. Read more here. -- ARCH 2 Western PA Hydrogen Hub Proposal: Suzy Baker, Stakeholder engagement, US DOE. Click Here for the entire agenda. The DEP agency update is scheduled to be given by Ian Harlow, Deputy Secretary for Administration.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 18, 2024

The release also included multiple supporting resources. In late December, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released proposed regulations for the Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit. Today, hydrogen is overwhelmingly produced through a heavily polluting fossil fuel-based process.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Department of Energy-funded "Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub." This blog discusses the hydrogen (H2) hub subsidy; a subsequent blog will discuss the petrochemical subsidy. Act 108 likely will make Pennsylvania projects more competitive: every dollar the Commonwealth spends to support a H2 hub will make DOE money go further.

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Making $250 million dollars available for the development of climate action plans, and nearly all states, plus major cities in all 50 states, have opted in to receive these flexible planning resources, to be followed by a $4.6 The Inflation Reduction Act is Biden’s signature climate program. This seems like an unforced error to me.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. “The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Save More Than Food, a food waste reduction initiative by the Solid Waste Authority of Ohio and the Central Ohio Food Waste Initiative, have curated resources to help consumers reduce food waste during the holiday season. The hub includes:

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2023

TUESDAY 10:00: Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meets to consider Senate Bill 265 (Laughlin-R-Erie) amending the Sewage Facilities Act to allow garage floor drains to discharge into on-lot septic systems and House Bill 1246 (Malagari-D-Montgomery) reducing the operating temperatures of from 1,800 degrees to 1,600 degrees.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. “The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 16, 2023

May 22-- House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee holds hearing on hydrogen hubs and climate change. Room 523 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online. Room G-50 Irvis Building.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 14, 2023

The Marcus Hook Terminal is a hub for the transportation, storage and shipment of natural gas liquids coming through the Mariner East Pipelines. PA Bulletin, page 6526 ) -- Seneca Resources Co. The following DEP notices were published in the October 14 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Washington County. (

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. “The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. DEP Air Quality Technical Advisory Committee meeting.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 3, 2022

Financial institutions around the world can now measure the positive impact of their investments into biodiversity conservation, adaptation, mitigation, forest protection and sustainable livelihoods with the help of a new indicator directory and resources platform, launched today. Read the full story from UNEP.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

One year ago, UCS worked in coalition with many other organizations to help pass the landmark Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a law with historic climate provisions that includes numerous programs, policies, and a $369 billion investment that will drive significant cuts in heat-trapping emissions across our economy.

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Law Columbia

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development of four regional “direct air capture hubs” (DAC Hubs)—networks that connect direct air capture projects with sequestration facilities and commercial users of captured carbon dioxide (CO 2 ). The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 directed the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. “The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. Read more here. February 13-- Agenda Posted.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2023

TODAY 9:00: House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee meets to consider House Bill 1032 (Fiedler-D-Philadelphia) establishing a Solar Energy For Schools Grant Program [ Read more here ]; House Resolution 79 (Pisciottano-D-Allegheny) urging the Biden Administration and Congress to designate Pennsylvania as a hydrogen hub.

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