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Progress Possible at COP 28 Despite Fossil Fuel Industry Deception

Union of Concerned Scientists

The fossil fuel industry has a long history of portraying itself as environmentally responsible while continuing to prioritize profit over the planet. of gross domestic product in 2020 and are expected to increase. Greenwashing is incredibly problematic because it works to slow and prevent climate action. trillion or 6.8%

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DEP Secretary Negrin Resigns Effective Dec. 8, On Medical Leave; Jessica Shirley Named Interim Acting Secretary

PA Environment Daily

During his tenure, Secretary Negrin announced and was implementing-- -- A 10-point plan to speed permit reviews; -- A new Environmental Justice Strategy; -- A new Customer Service Strategy; -- A new Enforcement Strategy; and -- Put a priority on dealing with Climate Change. Click Here for more details. Read more here.

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Why the Waste? A step towards environmentally conscious pet waste disposal

Vermont Law

Whether these laws are based on public health, public convenience, or environmental concerns—it may be time to challenge their effectiveness. Does a dog owner’s environmental responsibility end after picking up after their dog and throwing the waste in a garbage can? It should not. Dangers of Pet Waste in Landfills. landfill.”

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10 Air Quality Influencers You Should Know

Breezometer

We were privileged enough to interview Sotirios in 2020 as part of our “Ask The Expert” blog series , and he shared some great insights on how to educate children and adults about air pollution and gave some very useful advice on how to limit personal exposure. Tim Smedley - Sustainability Journalist.

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EPA Will Not Require Financial Assurances From Electric Power Sector

Clean Energy Law

EPA’s electric power sector proposal follows nearly ten years of litigation filed by environmental non-governmental organizations (eNGOs) and resulting court-ordered EPA rulemaking. Pursuant to court order, EPA must finalize this regulation by December 2, 2020. Section 108(b) and EPA’s Path to This Decision.

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 1.13.23

PA Environment Daily

Wolf Tops State Record Of Pardons Granted Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: January 13, 2023] PA Environment Digest 17 [PaEN] -- DCNR Announces $19.4

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EPA Proposes Designating PFAS as Hazardous

Greenbuilding Law

Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to designate two of the most widely used per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as the “Superfund” law. of Americans have a detectable PFAS in their blood!

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