PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Mike worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 1986 and served as Regional Director of the Department of Environmental Protections Northeast Regional Office since 2004. He directed a staff of nearly 200 from six primary programs and worked closely with 11 conservation districts.

Natural Resources 90

Natural Resources 2004 Environmental Protection Conservation 90

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Supreme Court has agreed to hear and decide an important “regulatory takings” case from California that has major implications for federal, state and local governments nationwide. The case is Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, Docket No. He subsequently sued the county in California state court to pursue his constitutional challenge.

Regulations 130

Regulations Government 2004 2013 130

Circle of Blue

JANUARY 6, 2023

Persistent dry conditions are driving up the cost of water and prompting more resistance from government and citizens to new development. Groundwater use will total about 400 million to 500 million gallons annually, and local governments and citizen groups have objected. . billion gallons — for its 115,000 residents.

Recycling 299

Recycling 2022 Law 2004 299

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 6, 2022

We focused on a 2004 Supreme Court case called Veith v Jubelirer. Recognizing the threat posed by this radical doctrine, conservative and progressive scholars alike have written amicus (friend-of-the-court) briefs to defend the Constitution. Gerrymandering in the courts.

2004 165

2004 Politics 2016 2018 165

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2022

Wheezing Power Grid Leaves States At Risk [Not PJM/PA] -- Bloomberg: Here’s How The Government Wants To Disaster-Proof Your Home PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Inquirer: Delaware County Man Pleads Guilty To Criminal Charges Related To Assault On U.S. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Recycling Conservation 2004 62

HumanNature

JANUARY 23, 2023

Currently, the United States spends approximately $300 million annually on conservation. The competition to receive conservation funding can be fierce. The use of charismatic species for conservation funding is widespread. This is true in conservation as well.

Conservation 52

Conservation 2017 2011 2008 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Here are 1,198 articles published in local news media and in the PA Environment Digest during 2021 that tell the stories of thousands of 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.

Conservation 62

Conservation 2021 Natural Gas Climate Change 62

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2023

Justice40 communities are communities that have over the years been marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution, and to which the federal government has pledged to direct 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments. billion annually.

Solar Power 74

Solar Power Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity 74

Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

government $265 million plus interest for over-billing on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and in 2010 it was ordered to repay the U.S. These payments included $3 million to the Japanese prime minister and $1.1 million to a Dutch prince. In 2007 Lockheed was ordered to repay the U.S. Air Force and the U.S.

Government 52

Government 2018 2016 2020 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Pick Up Pennsylvania, which began in 2004, is a lynchpin in the anti-litter movement growing in Pennsylvania, and DEP is pleased to support this grassroots campaign for community volunteers,” said DEP Acting Secretary Ramez Ziadeh. “DEP The Pick Up Pennsylvania fall campaign runs through November 30 each year.

Recycling 52

Recycling 2004 Environmental Protection Waste 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Currently there are programs to reduce energy demand with rebates for electric heat pumps, water heaters, and kitchen appliances, and more opportunities will be available as the federal government finalizes the programs. DEP’s work has been guided, in part, by an Environmental Justice Policy adopted in 2004.

Climate Change 91

Climate Change 2004 2023 Natural Gas 91

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

Praise For New Energy Plan Labor, business, environmental, and government leaders praised the plan as a “bold” and “nation-leading” plan to create thousands of energy jobs, lower costs, and ensure Pennsylvania remains an energy leader below. The Nature Conservancy PA “ The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania is encouraged by Gov.

Clean Energy 82

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Climate Change 82

Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Several workers have also been injured and others killed in explosions at the Point Comfort plant in 2005 and at a PVC plant in Illiopolis , Illinois in 2004. PVC plants operated by Formosa in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and in Point Comfort, Texas, have also been subject to numerous protests over pollution and elevated cancer rates.

2016 52

2016 Air Pollution 2017 Waste 52

The Energy Law Blog

MAY 26, 2023

To support its position regarding the third factor—the degree of local autonomy the entity enjoys—SRA-L harped on the fact that its thirteen board members are gubernatorial appointees confirmed by the state senate with no involvement by local governing bodies or local legislators. Caremark, Inc., 3d 655, 658 (5th Cir. Hawkins , 381 F.3d

2002 52

2002 Law Politics 2004 52

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 17, 2022

A Uranium Ghost Town in the Making Time and again, mining company Homestake and government agencies promised to clean up waste from decades of uranium processing. The federal government will eventually assume responsibility for the more than 50 defunct mills that generated this waste. It didn’t happen.

Waste 246

Waste Regulations Radiation Government 246

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The company was a major target of anti-apartheid boycotts in the 1980s over its role in supporting the white South African government with fuel and money but just 192 rand ($22) in annual rent for two petrol stations on Umnini tribal land in KwaZulu-Natal, where blacks were not allowed to own land. billion pounds of ethylene a year.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 23, 2024

Individual Records & Summaries Click here for violation data on Koch Industries Total Penalties $935,266,865 (September 30, 2022) Number of Records 436 Books Axis of Ideology: Conservative Foundations and Public Policy (National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, March 2004).

2019 52

2019 2011 Environmental Protection 2016 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2022

Aument In Primary -- LancasterOnline Editorial: Unnecessary Election Recounts Are Inevitable Result Of The Big Lie -- Scranton Times Editorial: Open Primaries For Fairness, Governance -- PA’s Role In Assault On U.S. Capitol -- Inquirer: Delaware County Man Pleads Guilty To Criminal Charges Related To Assault On U.S.

Politics 62

Politics 2020 Law Natural Gas 62

CEQA Developments

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

After reciting the legal principles and substantial evidence standard of review governing CEQA subsequent review following certification of an EIR for a project, the Court examined in detail and rejected each of MCWD’s arguments. 4th 439, 463; Banning Ranch Conservancy v. City of Los Angeles (2004) 126 Cal.App.4th

Government 68

Government 2018 Recycling 2004 68

ESA

JANUARY 31, 2022

Conservation: The House Natural Resources Committee approved the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. billion annually to state and tribal fish and wildlife agencies for conservation and the implementation of state wildlife action plans. The House Rules Committee will consider these amendments during a hearing tomorrow, Feb.

2022 52

2022 Climate Change Clean Water Act Ozone 52

Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

In June, HarperCollins published my new book, Apocalypse Never, which reviews the science of climate change and other environmental problems, and which has been widely praised by leading climate and conservation scientists and scholars. I am honored to address the Committee. The study found that reduction in birth weight as small as 5.4

2020 96

2020 Air Pollution Climate Change Natural Gas 96

Law Columbia

MAY 7, 2021

League of Conservation Voters v. 752 (2004), and concluded that “in light of the informational role served by MEPA review, the line that must be drawn requires a ‘reasonably close causal relationship’ between the environmental effect and the alleged cause.” Biden , No. 19-35460 (9th Cir. The Minnesota Supreme Court adopted the U.S.

2021 40

2021 Fossil Fuels Climate Change Endangered Species Act 40

CEQA Developments

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Observing that where an administrative remedy is provided it is a “jurisdictional prerequisite” that must be exhausted before courts will act (citing Citizens for Open Government v. City of Berkeley (2004) 122 Cal.App.4th City of Lodi (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th City and County of San Francisco (2021) 60 Cal.App.5th 4th 1209, 1223.)

Law 80

Law 2013 2012 2016 80

Environmental Progress

MAY 21, 2020

Given that intensive farming requires significantly less land than traditional farming, and is widely viewed as an essential conservation solution, I interviewed Dr. Settele and Dr. Daszak by phone to understand what he meant. Why would more conservation make much of a difference when it comes to reducing the frequency of spillover?

Deforestation 52

Deforestation Conservation Technology Technology 52

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Divided Ninth Circuit Said Juliana Plaintiffs Lacked Standing to Press Constitutional Climate Claims Against Federal Government. Ninth Circuit Heard Oral Argument in California Local Government Cases; Fossil Fuel Companies Said Juliana Decision Supported Their Position. Environmental Council of Sacramento v. County of Sacramento , No.

2020 40

2020 Fossil Fuels Climate Change Greenhouse 40

Environmental Progress

JULY 9, 2020

The governor of Florida uses a definition, the governments of New South Wales in Australia use different definitions. The main reason is that the government of Australia, as in California, refused to control burns for both environmental and health reasons. I don't think it's necessarily deliberate, but I think that's the result.

Climate Change 62

Climate Change Electricity Sea Level Nuclear Power 62

Onya

JULY 19, 2017

When you buy South Beach Boardies Recycled Beachwear, you’re not just helping contribute to a cleaner earth – they donate 5% of their profits to ocean conservation charities. It’s important that we, as individuals, take up the cause just as strongly as governments and corporations could and should. What is the problem?

Recycling 94

Recycling Waste Upcycling Biodegradable 94

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

In a separate but similar Ninth Circuit appeal, the federal government filed a brief on October 18 urging the court to overturn a district court decision vacating the listing of a ringed seal subspecies as threatened based on climate change threats through the end of the century. motion for leave to amend Oct. A148865 (Cal.

2016 40

2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40