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What are the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence? 

Union of Concerned Scientists

According to the same report from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the direct water used by data centers in 2014 was 21.2 Take Action: Learn More Understanding AI’s environmental implications is crucial for being more mindful about its use and for asking representatives to design and implement appropriate policies and regulations.

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DEP Issues Abandoned Well Violation To Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well With Nearly Full Storage Tanks, Expired EPA Permit In Venango County

PA Environment Daily

During a routine inspection on November 27, the Department of Environmental Protection issued a violation to Stonehaven Energy MGT Co. The Latshaw 9 conventional well was first issued a permit as a waste injection well by DEP on June 10, 2014 and by the US Environmental Protection Agency on June 28, 2016.

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SCOTUS Rules in Favor of Sewage: You Can’t Make This Sh** Up

Union of Concerned Scientists

the Environmental Protection Agency In the recent Supreme Court case , San Francisco was disputing permit language for its Oceanside wastewater treatment facility, which has an outfall pipe that discharges 4.5 The NPDES permit for the Oceanside facility, expired in 2014 but had been administratively reissued ever since.

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Criminal Convictions; Record Penalties, Restitution Of Over $158.3 Million Highlight Big Shale Gas, Related Petrochemical Industry Compliance History In Pennsylvania

PA Environment Daily

On March 14, the Attorney General opened another investigation into Energy Transfer/Sunoco into potential environmental crimes related to the Energy Transfer/Sunoco pipeline that leaked petroleum into household wells in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County. Environmental Protection Agency. Read more here.]

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Protect PT: CNX Appeals EHB Decision Requiring DEP To Enforce Local Environmental Protection Settlement At The Drakulic Shale Gas Well Pad In Westmoreland County

PA Environment Daily

Drakulic Well Pad Background In 2014, Apex Energy (PA), LLC, acquired in 2025 by WCAA Upstream, LLC, applied for a permit to build an unconventional gas well pad in Penn Township. After obtaining the Consent Judgment, Apex obtained Drill and Operate permits from the Department of Environmental Protection in 2020.

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Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of NEPA Review

National Law Center

Share: Recent Posts Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of NEPA Review The Feed: Vol.

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The Deal With Dicamba: EPA Proposes Unconditional Registration for Over-the-Top Use

National Law Center

The Ag & Food Law Update > Search Site Navigation About the Center Professional Staff Partners Research by Topic Center Publications Webinar Series State Compilations Farm Bill Resources Ag Law Bibliography Ag Law Glossary Ag Law Reporter General Resources 12 Aug The Deal With Dicamba: EPA Proposes Unconditional Registration for Over-the-Top Use Categorized (..)