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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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

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

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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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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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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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MARCH 21, 2024

Funding can be subawarded to a variety of organizations, such as non-profits or food hubs, to implement program activities and necessary partnerships. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. Butler (D-CA), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Angus King Jr. (D-ME),

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 16, 2023

Presented by IMT and the National BPS Coalition in collaboration with the Building Performance Partnership. State and local governments are rapidly adopting next-generation climate policies to reduce carbon emissions and make buildings safer, healthier, and more affordable to operate.

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BCM Environmental Land Law

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Legal Food Hub will help build a resilient local food system. Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) has launched its Legal Food Hub in New Hampshire. The Legal Food Hub is an exciting and important new resource for small farmers and advocates working to support them,” said Seth Wilner of University of New Hampshire Extension.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2023

Here’s just a sampling-- PA Gateway To Green Pennsylvania Gateway to Green is a new online hub for Pennsylvania educators (formal and nonformal) to access environmental education resources from government agencies, non-profits, and other partners to improve environmental literacy among Pennsylvania residents.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

On February 14, 2024, Marcellus Drilling News reported National Fuel Gas Company , parent to Seneca Resources drilling and NFG Midstream pipeline companies, is suing a former employee and several vendors for buying and installing counterfeit parts at several compressor stations.” “One And doing so by buying substandard parts.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 1, 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. 9 Meeting DEP Sets Feb. 9 Meeting DEP Sets Feb. 9 Meeting DEP Sets Feb.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It offers an opportunity for local farmers, food hubs, and distributors to provide ready access to fresh, locally produced, nutritious food for community food assistance programs,” commented Hannah Quigley, NSAC Policy Specialist, in response to the bill introduction. However, most of these foods are shelf-stable items.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2023

For too long, the Commonwealth had inadequate resources to address the problem. On December 6, the Shapiro Administration announced it has capped and plugged 132 abandoned conventional oil and gas wells so far in 2023-- plugging more wells in the Governor’s first 11 months than in the previous eight years combined. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2024

BRECC’s Action Challenge will connect the community teams with economic development experts from the West Virginia Community Development Hub , EntreWorks Consulting and Community Builders. This marks the second year for the BRECC Action Challenge, which launched in 2023 with the support of the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Proposal To Construct 2 Solar Energy Facilities To Provide Electricity To Compressor Stations In Columbia, Wyoming Counties [PaEN] -- DEP Approves PennEnergy Resources 1.5 The agenda also includes an update on the PA Climate Network, climate outreach activities and federally funded climate and energy programs. Read more on the agenda.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2023

We are pleased to join Sustainable Pittsburgh to expand our connections and share resources to meet the growing needs for skilled workers in our region’s clean energy industries – and provide quality jobs to all residents.” Challenge members were selected from a pool of 101 applicants. “We Executive Director of Sustainable Pittsburgh. “We

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 20, 2022

It’s hard for people to imagine the quantity and quality of useful contacts, information, resources, and actionable solutions that emerge from this simple tool. She just dispatched a contingent of physicians to the island to assist in the delivery of much needed medical resources to Puerto Rico after Fiona.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

One of the most significant changes is "enhance resource accreditation" that would more accurately assess the reliability value of natural gas-fired power plants which accounted for 70% of the power plant outages in PJM during Winter Storm Elliot.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Department of Energy announced over $17 million funding for three projects that will support the design and construction of facilities that produce rare earth elements and other critical minerals and materials from coal-based resources. On February 15, the U.S. PA-Related Projects -- Tetra Tech, Inc.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

3 [PaEN] -- DOE Awards DCNR $1 Million Grant To Provide Technical Assistance For Large Scale Carbon Storage And Regional Carbon Management Hubs [PaEN] [Posted: September 27, 2023] PA Environment Digest Have you been thinking about going Solar? Did you know that the incentives are higher than they've ever been?

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2024

Webinar March 26 Architects/designers, manufacturers, building owners, construction firms, producers, and wholesale/retail trade businesses, as well as Upper Appalachian support organizations are invited to learn about ASPN and the Life Cycle Assessment pilot via LIVE webinar on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 11 a.m.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 6, 2023

via Wikimedia Commons) Carbon dioxide removal and Net Zero Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is a hugely uncertain and limited resource. Emissions cuts alone will (almost certainly) not keep the global average temperature rise below 1.5°C. But some optimism remains. Gt of CO2 by 2030. The Science piece is particularly relevant here.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2023

After three highly productive days, clear themes and early recommendations emerged that can significantly advance Pennsylvania agriculture as the solution to major environmental challenges and ensure it remains a thriving and growing sector of Pennsylvania’s economy, communities, and quality of life. Other Topics -- Gov.

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