Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 17, 2025

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. Beginning in 2001, emissions regulations were phased in for newly built locomotive engines, along with requirements for rebuilt engines.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2025

Penn State University To Host 5th Annual Online Solar Law Symposium Aug. 19-21, Sept.

Conservation

Circle of Blue

JULY 8, 2025

Thus not unlike salmon leaping through whitewater, the country too leapt forward, steadily evolving its values to better protect the Earth, its creatures, and future generations. But the public health impacts of reckless industrialization grew more severe post-WW2, and the modern environmental movement was born.

Endangered Species Act

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

We all remember where we were and what we were doing on September 11, 2001, but the employees of the Department of Environmental Protection remember better than most because they played a key role in responding to the Somerset County crash site of Flight 93. Related Articles: -- We Remember Sept.

2001

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

He was a strong advocate for employing highly educated, qualified, and experienced environmental professionals in the public and private sectors and serves as a role model for the environmental professionals of today and tomorrow.

2001

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Pennsylvania has won the International Envirothon competition in 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2009 and 2017 and frequently places in the top 10 finishers. Now more than 15,000 high school students across the state compete in 67 county Envirothons. Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Penn State Extension.

2005

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

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.

2003

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2024

Braymer was appointed Chief Counsel to the Department of Environmental Protection effective December, 2023. Prior to his appointment, Braymer was the Regional Counsel with the Department of Environmental Protection’s Northwest Regional Office.

2001

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

“Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

Natural Gas

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In 2001, a group of Mecosta County residents sued to stop Nestlé, the world’s largest food company, from depleting a spring to fill its Ice Mountain water bottles. In 2020, farmers and livestock operations used 187 billion gallons of water, double the amount in 2009. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue.

2009

PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2024

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.

2024

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Don transitioned the 96 acre farm from a conventional dairy to rotationally grazed beef operation in the early 1990’s and converted remaining crop acreage to pasture in 2001. Environmental Protection Agency (Assistance Agreement No. Lori joined the farm operation when her family returned to the farm in 2003.

2003

PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2022

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.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2023

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. The program is managed by a board of directors representing those sponsors.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire September 11 PA Environment Digest 90 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic We Remember Sept.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

She also served on the Wild Resource Conservation Fund, the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee, the Environmental Quality Board, and the PA Commission on Sentencing. For the 2001-2002 Legislative Session, Sen. Seif, former Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection.

2002

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency in 1991 launched the 33/50 program, under which companies committed to reducing their emissions of 17 harmful chemicals by 33% by 1992 and 50% by 1995. But mandatory regulations can be costly to enforce, making programs that companies join voluntarily an attractive alternative. For example, the U.S.

2001

PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2023

During his tenure with PEC, and during a two-year leave of absence from PEC in 2000-2001 to serve as the first executive director of the Riverlife Task Force (now Riverlife), Woodwell has had the opportunity to participate in and advance a wide variety of projects and efforts including former Gov.

2001

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2021

Pennsylvania has won the International Envirothon competition in 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2009 and 2017 and frequently places in the top 10 finishers. Now more than 15,000 high school students across the state compete in 67 county Envirothons. Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Penn State Extension.

2003

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

ARRI is a joint effort between OSMRE, state agencies including the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), industry partners, environmental organizations, academia, and landowners. I can’t think of a better tribute to the heroes and families of Flight 93 than what has developed at this memorial.”

2001

Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

For example, the court would hear about the Draft Articles on the Prevention of Transboundary Harm from Hazardous Activities, promulgated by the International Law Commission in 2001. Over the last more than 20 years the court has issued several decisions that affirm the importance of environmental protection.

Climate Change

Ohio Environmental Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

On August 29, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. Riverside Bayview Homes (1985)- Court affirmatively decides adjacent wetlands are protected under the CWA. ACOE (2001)- Overruled ACOE jurisdiction of isolated wetlands based upon the migratory bird rule.

Clean Water Act

Ohio Environmental Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

On August 29, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. Riverside Bayview Homes (1985)- Court affirmatively decides adjacent wetlands are protected under the CWA. ACOE (2001)- Overruled ACOE jurisdiction of isolated wetlands based upon the migratory bird rule.

Clean Water Act

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2021

Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of the Eastwick Lower Darby Creek Area Community Advisory Group for Excellence in Community Involvement for this year’s Superfund Notable Achievement Awards. The Lower Darby Creek Area (LDCA) Site was listed on the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) in 2001.

2001

PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2022

Jenkins, were dedicated in 1951 and rededicated by the foundation in 2001. Buck Hill Creek is designated by the state Department of Environmental Protection as “exceptional value,” the highest ranking awarded to waterways based on their overall health. Jenkins and Charles F.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

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. 16 -- Gov.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Here are 90 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.

Conservation

The Energy Law

MAY 17, 2011

By Lesley Foxhall Pietras On April 27, 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) released new proposed guidance on how the agencies will identify waters protected by the Clean Water Act (CWA) in light of Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County v.

Clean Water Act

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2022

DEP and PA Waste LLC,[3] PA Waste submitted an application to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP or Department) for a new solid waste landfill, to be located in Boggs Township, Clearfield County. DEP, 2001 EHB 131, 155-60; Conners v. In Clearfield County v. 1] Pequea Twp. Herr, 716 A.2d 2d 678 (Pa. 1998); Envtl.

Waste

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Often subject to specific environmental protections, especially when “endangered” (see above). Forestry and landscape sustainability : Forestry and landscape represent some of the oldest environmental protection laws in the world. As it is a waste, it serves no purpose on its own. It covers the following areas.

Government

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

By David Hess, Former Secretary, Department of Environmental Protection We all remember where we were and what we were doing on September 11, 2001, but the employees of the Department of Environmental Protection remember better than most because they played a key role in responding to the Somerset County crash site of Flight 93.

2001

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 26, 2024

The PPC plan generally requires disclosure of “regulated substances,” as defined in 25 Pa. Code § 78a.1.

Natural Gas

NAEP Leadership Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

This nation’s environmental movement that began in the early 1960’s had gained considerable momentum by the end of that decade. Beyond the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), lobbyists in Washington DC were creating considerable pressure to enact many other environmental protection laws.

2001

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

“Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

2001

Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency and an assistant attorney general from the Department of Justice met with the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, last week. It was the worst output since 2001. Not a part of the deal: changes to federal infrastructure permitting that were championed by Sen. Joe Manchin. The head of the U.S.

Clean Water Act

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 14, 2023

Late last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asked the public to provide oral comments on a major rule that will determine how much soot pollution you are exposed to. In 2001, this interpretation was affirmed in a unanimous Supreme Court decision, Whitman v. American Trucking Associations.

Clean Air Act

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The information you need to follow legislation in the House and Senate- starting with articles and NewsClips from last week-- Environment & Energy NewsClips-- -- We Remember Sept.

Natural Gas