PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2024

By Melissa Ostroff & Charlie Palladino, EarthWorks With the incoming Trump administration planning rollbacks on climate progress, political leadership in heavy oil and gas-producing states like Pennsylvania must step up now more than ever. Pennsylvania needs to do more to prevent the dumping of this waste on roads across the Commonwealth.

Natural Gas

Law Columbia

APRIL 29, 2025

With some exceptions, federal agencies formerly defending Biden administration climate actions requested that the cases be held in abeyance to allow new political leadership time to be briefed on the litigation and to determine how to proceed. Courts have generally granted these requests.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2025

Read more here In addition to supporting the initiative and pointing out her personal experiences with shale gas drilling in her community, she referenced the 2020 state Grand Jury Report which found the state failed to protect citizens from the health and environmental impacts of the shale gas industry. 4 [PaEN] -- Upper Makefield Twp.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JUNE 4, 2025

The budget reconciliation process, an optional procedure that can alter spending, revenues, and the federal debt limit, was first established in the late 1970s and has been used dozens of times by both political parties since 1980. Private insurance companies stand to benefit most from crop insurance provisions in the OBBB.

Conservation

Scientific American

JUNE 19, 2025

The new US administration has declared efforts to increase the representation of women, people of color, and other marginalized groups to be wasteful, suspect, even racist. Published online February 17, 2020 June Bacon-Bercey, 90, Pathbreaking Meteorologist, Is Dead , by Daniel E. Slotnik, the New York Times, January 7, 2020.

Atmosphere

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Powerful Industry’s Torrent of Manure Overwhelms State Regulators Cause of Michigan’s worst water pollution is too much waste spread on too little land. In every other industry, point source permits require polluters to treat their wastes to dramatically reduce contaminants. By Keith Schneider, Circle of Blue. Photographs by J.

Regulations

Legal Planet

JULY 1, 2022

Less than 10 percent of the world’s plastic waste is recycled. In a welcome reprieve from news coming out of the Supreme Court , here’s an uplifting story from the Golden State: On Thursday, Governor Newsom signed SB 54, a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at significantly reducing single-use waste.

Recycling

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

They introduced a similar bill last session, and the legislation has the public support of more than 170 political scientists who submitted a public letter of support to the House of Representatives. And this public sentiment isnt off base: political scientists agree our democracy is backsliding. According to Reps.

Politics

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

And special measures to dispose of the toxic waste product costs $220 million, though not all of those costs are strictly related to algae. Water rates more than doubled between 2010 and 2020, while income of the city’s poorest one-fifth of residents inched up only 12 percent. And political power with it.

2014

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 12, 2022

According to US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment, by January 2020, assets using sustainable investing strategies represented a third of all US assets under professional management. As the climate crisis worsens, there is no time to waste. And that percentage will undoubtedly increase.

Fossil Fuels

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Michigan counts nearly 11,000 agricultural wells, 3,800 of them installed from 2010 to 2020. Michigan now counts nearly 11,000 agricultural wells, 3,800 of them installed from 2010 to 2020. In 2020, farmers and livestock operations used 187 billion gallons of water, double the amount in 2009. Is the state prepared for more?

2009

Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The houses sit on the lowest residential portion of land in Standerton’s Meyerville area, where sewer line blockages and pump station failures have caused waste to back up and overflow, turning the properties into a permanent garbage swamp. in the last reported financial year (2020/21). Her friends don’t visit anymore.”. Toxic water.

2019

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Sara Innamorato (D-Allegheny) co-chaired a hearing by the Senate Democratic Policy Committee on the environmental and health dangers associated with oil and gas drilling waste in Pennsylvania. We are concerned because radium-226 and radium-228, both present in oil and gas waste, can cause bone and connective tissue cancer.

Waste

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 3, 2024

Doug Mastriano (R) For Interference In 2020 Election -- WITF: Republican Sen. Doug Mastriano Faces Ethics Complaint Over Support Of 2020 Election-Fraud Lie -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: Sen. Mastriano’s Efforts To Overturn 2020 Election Results -- WHYY/AP: Lawsuit Aims To Keep Republican Con. Haywood Calls For Probe Of Sen.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2023

DOE Proposes Framework For National Electric Transmission Corridors To Spur New Lines, Ease Grid Congestion PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- AP: PA Republicans Put Clout Back On Line In Primary Election After Losing U.S. Senate, Governor Races -- PA Capital-Star: Lt.

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Enviromental Defense

APRIL 22, 2024

Even Premier Ford has voiced opposition against this quarry, emphasizing its rejection during public meetings and through statements by local political representatives. Stop the wasteful environmental assessment, deny the licensing and transform these lands into conservation areas for all Ontarians to enjoy.

2018

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Click Here to watch online. Click Here for more on the agenda.) 23 Webinar On The Facility's Report Card -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Shell Petrochemical Plant Receives DEP Notice Of Violation For Exceeding Air Emission Limits In Nov.,

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2024

National- $3.46 National- $3.46 Robinson, Neighbor Help Save Collapsed FedEx Delivery Man -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: State Law Plays Catch-Up To Keep Gambling Addicts Away From Direct Advertising -- Post-Gazette: Democratic Cong.

Natural Gas

Circle of Blue

MAY 25, 2021

When the project’s reporting began in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic painted a different picture for many in the WASH sector. Global responsibility and political commitment. . “We “What I found was that WASH has been a whole lot more successful than the key players have acknowledged over the last 20 or 30 years,” he said.

2030

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

DEP Low-Level Radioactive Waste Advisory Committee meeting. Note: Three Mile Island decontamination and low-level radioactive waste generation updates.] FRIDAY 10:00: Agenda Posted. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. Visit the Committee webpage for options to join the meeting remotely. Contact: Molly Adams moadams@pa.gov or 717-787-2480.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

EIA [New Appalachia Gas Wells Producing Lowest Since June 2020] -- Bloomberg: Ransomware Cyber Attacks On Industrial Firms, Natural Gas Sector Increased By 87% In 2022 -- PennLive Guest Essay: Philadelphia - Don’t Miss The Big Picture On LNG Natural Gas, You Need An Export Terminal - By Sen. 2021 Levels - U.S.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2024

Million By Allegheny County For Hydrogen Sulfide Exceedances At Clairton Coke [Coal] Works From March to November -- KDKA: US Steel Fined $2.2 20 -- Republican Herald: Solar-Powered Compacting Trash Receptacles Debut In Pottsville -- Jan. National- $3.08 National- $3.08

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 20, 2024

Contact: Adam Walters adwalters@pa.gov or 717-214-6548. Magnitude Earthquake Confirmed In Berks County -- MCall: 2.4 National- $3.67 Magnitude Earthquake Confirmed In Berks County -- MCall: 2.4 National- $3.67 Boyle] -- Post-Gazette - Ford Turner: PA Republican Lawmakers Shake Heads At Shapiro Proposal To Change Pitt Funding Approval System -- Dept.

Earth Day

Acoel

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The GBF is also a sequel to the 2020 Aichi targets , none of which have been fully met. These systems need political and financial backing. These agreements, however, are non-binding, lack enforcement mechanisms, and are poorly funded.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 4, 2024

Mastriano Responds To Ethics Complaint On 2020 Election Interference -- NYT: Three Years, Hundreds Of Prison Sentences From Crimes Related To Jan. WeConservePA PA Land Conservation Conference April 3-5 In Bethlehem [PaEN] -- Delaware Highlands Conservancy Accepting College Scholarship Applications [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Hosts Jan.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 15, 2023

Gasoline Stations And Aging Underground Storage Tanks In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - July 15 [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On CNX Midstream Project To Expose Natural Gas, Water/Wastewater Pipelines To Prevent Longwall Coal Mining Damage In Greene County [PaEN] -- 2nd Annual (..)

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

15 [PaEN] -- WHYY: Drexel University Researches Alternative To Road Salt -- York Dispatch: Recent Rain And Snow Finally Ends Abnormally Dry Conditions In York County, According To US Drought Monitor Data -- DEP Awards $1.28 Million In Grants For Alternative Fuels Charging Stations, Clean Fuel Vehicles [PaEN] -- PUC Hosts Feb.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

These actions, which address several recommendations of the 43rd Statewide Investigating Grand Jury released in 2020. 2020 Grand Jury Report Gov. Shapiro concluded his remarks at the announcement by saying, “Look, there are far too many people demigoding in our politics today. Read more here.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee hearing on waste to fuels. Click Here for full advisory. September 18-- NEW. Agenda Posted. Room 8E-A East Wing. Click Here to watch live. -- DEP Declares Code Orange Air Quality Action Day Saturday, Sept. Ohio- $2.94

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee holds a hearing on waste to fuels. Visit the Committee webpage for options on joining the meeting remotely. Contact: Lindsay Byron lbyron@pa.gov. October 23-- Agenda Posted. Room 8E-B East Wing Capitol Building. Click Here for available online video. October 23-- Agenda Posted.

Toxic Substances Control Act

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

[PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: April 8 Webinar On Private Water Supply Education And Water Testing -- Penn State Growing Impact Podcast Examines PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Contamination, Evaluation Of Existing Tech -- LancasterOnline: Lancaster County Waste Authority Takes First Steps To Expand Creswell Landfill In Manor Township -- Penn State: Inaugural (..)

Natural Gas

Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

1] North Dakota was the first state to obtain primacy for Class VI wells in April 2018, with Wyoming following in October 2020, and Louisiana now joining as the third state. 6] These states’ liability transfer and environmental justice strategies are shaping the landscape for future CCS projects, presenting legal and political challenges.

Carbon Dioxide

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2022

14 Hearing On Federal Disaster Grant Funding Plan For Bedford, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, York Counties [PaEN] -- WHYY: FarmerJawn Is Expanding Their Agriculture Access Vision Into Chester County -- Politics PA: PA Congressman Thompson Named Chair Of U.S. 10 PA Bulletin [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute Dec. 14 -- Dec.

Natural Gas

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

Their inclusion appears to be the result of a political compromise with Member States rather than of scientific appraisal as in the case of nuclear energy. The Regulation sets a deadline on the operation of final disposal facilities for radioactive waste. The following elements of the Regulation proposal are dealt with in this review.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

CORRECTION: WEDNESDAY 5:00: Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Game and Fisheries Committees Joint Hearing on Chronic Wasting Disease. million more than 2020] -- AP: Senate, House Have Record Cash Operating Surplus Of $233.6 million more than 2020] -- AP: Senate, House Have Record Cash Operating Surplus Of $233.6

2020

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2021

Census Data -- ErieT: What Do Latest Figures Mean For Legislative And Congressional Seats In PA? -- WITF: Census Data Drop Puts PA Lawmakers Closer To Drawing State’s New Political Boundaries -- Spotlight PA: PA’s Political Mapmakers Finally Have New Census Data, Now The Hard Work Begins Bipartisan U.S.

Radiation

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The Environmental Quality Board approved the first rulemaking setting VOC/methane emission limits covering conventional and unconventional oil and gas operations in December 2019 and held a comment period starting May 23, 2020. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

Regulations