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Seven County Infrastructure Coalition: The Supreme Court’s “Substantial Deference” Standard and Implications for Judicial Review under NEPA

Law Columbia

Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. For example, the agencies that are responsible for managing public lands and approving fossil fuel development on those lands operate under much broader mandates than the STB, including mandates related to multiple use, sustainable use, conservation, and environmental protection. NRDC (1983).

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

Union of Concerned Scientists

We can rebuild it—we have the technology (and lax regulations) Under the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency sets emissions standards for engines in new locomotives. These locomotives are powered by a diesel engine connected to an electric generator. emissions by nearly 90 percent.

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183 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

19 & 21 -- Reading Eagle: Frequent Met-Ed Power Outages In Southeastern Berks Called Into Question -- July 31 Webinar - Why Is My Electricity Bill So High? 19 & 21 -- Reading Eagle: Frequent Met-Ed Power Outages In Southeastern Berks Called Into Question -- July 31 Webinar - Why Is My Electricity Bill So High?

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Erie’s North East High School Team Places 8th In International NCF Envirothon Competition, Out Of 50 Teams!

PA Environment Daily

Technical expertise is provided by the following partners: Department of Agriculture, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Game Commission, Fish and Boat Commission, Department of Education, and the U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Team From North East High School In Erie County Wins 2024 PA Envirothon, Now Goes To International Competition In July

PA Environment Daily

Technical expertise is provided by the following partners: Department of Agriculture, PA Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Game Commission, Fish and Boat Commission, Department of Education, and the U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Penncrest High School Team, Delaware County Took Statewide Honors At PA Envirothon

PA Environment Daily

Technical expertise is provided by the following partners: Department of Agriculture, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Game Commission, Fish and Boat Commission, Department of Education, and the U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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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. 6 Webinar On New Model Ordinance To Mitigate The Environmental Impacts Of Warehouse Facilities [PaEN] -- Schuylkill River Greenways Hosts Sept.