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Toxic chemical releases have declined 21% in 10 years according to new Toxics Release Inventory data

Environmental News Bits

Environmental Protection Agency released its 2022 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis showing that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities covered by the program were 21% lower in 2022 compared to 2013. Today, March 21, 2024, the U.S. This includes a 26% decrease in air releases.

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DEP Posted 63 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In April 13 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

April 13 PA Bulletin, page 1989 ) Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on the Title V Air Quality and the RACT III Air Quality permits for the Wheelabrator Municpal Waste Combustion Facility located in Falls Township, Bucks County. Read more here. Montgomery County. Montgomery County.

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The Stream, July 20, 2022: Flooding Spurs Climate Anxiety, Disease and Death in the World’s Most Vulnerable Communities

Circle of Blue

Australia’s Kakadu Flood Plains in February 2022. Also in Australia , a new report reveals severe environmental deterioration over the last five years. The report recorded 62 serious pollution incidents last year, the highest total since 2013. Environmental Protection Agency. Photo © Miles Nicholls / Flickr.

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DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets May 9 For Updates On Federal Infrastructure Projects; Act 54 Report On Damage From Coal Mining; Carbon Capture; Hydrogen Hub

PA Environment Daily

Act 54 Report The Council has been working on comments on DEP’s 2013-2018 Act 54 Report detailing environmental and property impacts of underground coal mining since the report was first available in December 2021. DEP is now working to gather data for the 2018-2022 Act 54 report. Read more here. Read more here.

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DEP Issues Equitrans Midstream Violation For Not Plugging 19 Abandoned Conventional Wells At The Swarts Natural Gas Storage Field In Greene County; Conflicts With Coal Mining

PA Environment Daily

On January 26, 2024, the Department of Environmental Protection issued a notice of violation to Equitrans Midstream for abandoning and not plugging 19 conventional gas wells at the Swarts Natural Gas Storage Field in Greene County. Billion Cubic Feet Of Natural Gas In 2022 In November 2022, Equitrans Midstream Corp.

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PA Environmental Professionals Now Accepting Nominations For Karl Mason & Walter Lyon Awards

PA Environment Daily

The PA Association of Environmental Professionals is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Karl Mason and Walter Lyon Awards until September 12. PAEP is pleased to honor their contributions to environmental professionalism and commemorate the vision of both of these pioneers. Posted: August 8, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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French company to coordinate carbon capture project in Brazil

Corp Watch

Total was fined $398 million in 2013 for bribing government officials in Iran to win contracts. million in 2013. million fine Emily Pickrell | Houston Chronicle | September 20, 2013 Total Petrochemical will pay an $8.8 In 2018, the company was denied drilling permits in Brazil's sensitive Foz do Amazonas basin. In the U.S.

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