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Back in Black: Creating positive changes by focusing on a short-lived pollutant

HumanNature

Outdoor air pollution accounts for approximately 3.7 – 4.8 Other amazing strides have been made in targeting black carbon emissions such as, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Black Carbon Diesel Initiative in the Russian Arctic. Particulate Matter Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease.”

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Greenhouse gas : A group of gases known to be responsible for increasing the “greenhouse effect” - that is, gases that absorb infrared radiation and increase atmospheric density. Often subject to specific environmental protections, especially when “endangered” (see above). Indoor air is anything contained with a building.

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2023 Shale Gas Operator Compliance Report: 1,310 Violations; Explosions; Pad Fire, Evacuation; Uncontrolled Gas Venting; Frack-Outs; Polluting Water Supply; Spills; Pipeline Crashing Thru A Home; More

PA Environment Daily

Read more here. -- DEP Imposes $660,000 Penalty On Sunoco For Mariner East Natural Gas Pipeline Violations In 9 Counties: The violations occurred between 2018 and 2021 in Berks, Blair, Cambria, Chester, Cumberland, Delaware, Perry, and York Counties. DEP arrived at the facility January 3, 2023 to start its investigation. Read more here.

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KDKA Investigates: Washington County Family Says Energy Transfer/MarkWest Natural Gas Processing Plants Turned Peaceful Farm Into Nightmare

PA Environment Daily

The state ordered the company to pay $30 million dollars in fines for an explosion at its Revolution Pipeline in Beaver County in 2018, and $20 million for more than 100 violations for leaks in its Mariner East pipeline, which polluted wetlands and private wells.

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Marcellus Shale Coalition Blog: Research Confirms Natural Gas Developed Responsibly, Safely

PA Environment Daily

Air Quality -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory ( April 2022 ) At the same time natural gas began to produce 40% of all power generation in the United States, power sector emissions dropped by 39%. For more information, visit the Marcellus Shale Coalition website.

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Washington County Family Lawsuit Alleges Shale Gas Company Violated The Terms Of Their Lease By Endangering Their Health, Contaminating Their Water Supply And Not Protecting Their Land

PA Environment Daily

“I had a certain expectation that my water wouldn't be damaged, my house wouldn't be damaged, that this gross negligence wouldn't go on, that they wouldn't get fines from the DEP, that I wouldn't be exposed to radiation, I wouldn't be exposed to chemicals,” said Latkanich. I didn't want that,” said Latkanich. “So So I suffer with the pain.

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1,198 New Stories In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA - Is Your Story Being Told?

PA Environment Daily

Of Environmental Professionals Award Scholarships To Isaac Nulton, Poppy Northing; Conference Starts Oct. Vitali -- Morton Family Partners With French Valley Conservancy To Donate 340 Acres In Crawford County -- Farm Families Partner With Dept.