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Railroads Are Running Dirty Diesel Trains Through Communities and No One Is Doing Anything About It

Union of Concerned Scientists

After slowing new purchases during the Great Recession, railroads bought a large volume of new locomotives, both to replace aging stock and to avoid stronger pollution controls. Beginning in 2001, emissions regulations were phased in for newly built locomotive engines, along with requirements for rebuilt engines.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- We Remember Sept. 28 [PaEN] Help Wanted -- Help Wanted: Armstrong Conservation District - Agricultural Technician [PaEN] Upcoming Events -- Our Pocono Waters Hosts Sept. 16 -- Gov.

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Improving EPA’s Latest Ozone Transport Rule

Acoel

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Eugene M. It marks the seventh round of NOx controls for the EGU sector since 1990. Units with existing advanced NOx controls must optimize their utilization by 2023. The downwind air quality benefits are minimal. He may be contacted at emtrisko@earthlink.net.

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120 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 120 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! -- We Remember Sept. York County Receives $5.8

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US oil company ExxonMobil sues to block investors’ climate proposals

Corp Watch

Exxon's three largest refineries in Louisiana and Texas topped the 2021 list of emitters of small particulate matter air pollution in the U.S. The case was still ongoing in 2022. with average emissions eight times greater than the average rate of the other refineries on the Top 10 list.

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Mercenary hackers stole data that Exxon later cited in climate lawsuits -US prosecutors

Corp Watch

Exxon's three largest refineries in Louisiana and Texas topped the 2021 list of emitters of small particulate matter air pollution in the U.S. The case was still ongoing in 2022. with average emissions eight times greater than the average rate of the other refineries on the Top 10 list.

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

Greenbuilding Law

Senate Bill 334 / House Bill 76 establish that a person who meets the threshold standing requirements under the federal Clean Water Act has an unconditional right and the authority to intervene in a civil action initiated by the State in State court to require compliance with certain water pollution control measures. Enforcement.

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