HumanNature

DECEMBER 19, 2023

With advances in computing power over the last few decades, computer simulation of chemical compounds has emerged as a viable alternative to physical experimentation – this has resulted in large scale elimination of chemical waste and huge time savings [2]. At the same time, we’d like for it to produce less soot, and thus, less air pollution.

Biofuels 105

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 2640 ) Waste Permits -- SWN Production Company - Odell Water Transfer Facility: DEP issued WMGR123 Waste General Permit for oil and gas waste processing facility in New Milford Twp., Jefferson County. ( Susquehanna County. ( Susquehanna County. ( Indiana County. ( Indiana County. ( Greene County. (

Waste 114

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2023

By Ad Crable, Chesapeake Bay Journal In the summer of 2021, a twin-engine special research aircraft took off from State College, PA. For the 2021 aerial probe, Carbon Mapper targeted areas of generally high methane levels that the organization had previously located using readings from space satellites operated by the European Space Agency.

Air Pollution 97

Air Pollution Regulations Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 97

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2023

In July 2021, Physicians for Social Responsibility reported PFAS chemicals were used by Chevron in fracking unconventional shale gas wells between 2012 and 2020. Wolf’s PFAS Action Team Report noted there is a concern wastewater plant sewage sludge also contains PFAS and policies are needed to properly manage this waste.

Radiation 105

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

A variety of studies have documented that radioactivity is brought to the surface with natural gas and oil production and travels through natural gas pipelines, oil refining systems, natural gas processing and liquid and solid waste disposal and treatment facilities. Why Does It Matter? What Can We Do Better To Protect Public Health?

Radiation 86

Radiation Natural Gas Atmosphere Waste 86

Environment Next

JULY 22, 2021

On July 21, 2021, the U.S. The bill further requires EPA to list PFOA and PFOS as hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) under the Clean Air Act and establish pretreatment standards and effluent limits for the compounds under the Clean Water Act. The bill now heads to the U.S. There is currently no Senate version of the bill.

Clean Air Act 52

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Vermont Law

MARCH 31, 2023

The Drina River frequently holds enormous amounts of waste. In 2021, for example, approximately 4,000 cubic meters of garbage overflowed into the Drina. Removing this amount of waste takes approximately six months each year. Trash barriers create an easier way to extract waste from the Drina River.

Waste 52

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2023

The site was not contaminated by industrial waste before the well pad was developed. DEP noted the defective well casing and cementing violations for continuing violations from August 6, 2021. Read more here. Although the company committed to clean it up under the Act 2 Land Recycling Program, that effort is not yet started.

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Waste Atmosphere Regulations 90

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2021

On October 6, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the 13 schools, businesses and community organization winners of the 2021 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence. The center’s boiler water treatment system was replaced with newer technology, and new air compressors installed.

2021 56

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

IRA clean energy investments also will protect public health by cutting key toxic air pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide, by more than 50 percent by 2050, and drastically reduce fine particulate matter, which will save hundreds of billions of dollars in 2035 alone from avoided premature deaths.

Carbon Emissions 294

Carbon Emissions Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2030 294

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 3019 ) Waste Permits -- EPP Renewable Energy, LLC - Landfill Gas Project: DEP issued WMGM055 General Permit for landfill gas project in Cumru Twp., PA Bulletin, page 3021 ) -- Waste Management Disposal Services Of PA, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 3021 ) -- Waste Management Disposal Services Of PA, Inc.

Natural Gas 79

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Community advocates, Clean Air Council , and Environmental Integrity Project reported the termination of the Beech Hollow permit for a proposed 1,000-megawatt power plant that would have been a large source of new air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in a region. This is a huge victory for the health of my community!”

Natural Gas 68

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 2021 68

PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2023

Harbison Walker 104 Well -- Failed to prevent potential pollution of Waters of Commonwealth -- Failed to report release of wastewater/brine -- Failed To Collect Brine And Properly Manage Wastewater -- Operated A Residual Waste Processing Or Disposal Facility Without A Permit Crawford County -- Diversified Prod LLC - Randolph Twp.

Waste 95

Waste Natural Gas Regulations Air Pollution 95

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 176 ) Read more here. -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - DCNR 010 Compressor Station: DEP issued an Air Pollution Plan Approval covering multiple air pollution sources at the facility located in Ward Twp., A public hearing has been scheduled for February 27 at 10:00 a.m. Harrisburg. ( Tioga County. (

Air Pollution 98

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2023 Environmental Protection 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2023

Department of Environmental Protection in 2021. Neighbors Clifford Cole, Pamela West, Brian Weirback, Kathy Weirback, Todd Shelly, and Christine Shelly oppose the DEP permit, an air quality Plan Approval, which would allow Adelphia to emit hundreds of tons of air pollution into the community.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste 2021 94

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 19, 2022

A little more than $40 million of the package would be financed by Minnesota’s Renewable Development Account, which Xcel Energy is required to pay into as a condition of storing its nuclear waste. The House has twice passed a 100-percent carbon-free electricity standard in line with the governor’s pledge—first in 2019, then again in 2021.

Clean Energy 216

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Electricity 216

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 267 ) Air Quality Permit -- CNX Gas Company, LLC - MOR-10 Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP issued an Air Quality permit for the operation of 10 shale gas wells and other sources of air pollution at the well pad located in Morris Twp., Susquehanna County. ( Washington County. ( Schuylkill County. ( 30 to Jan.

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 2023 101

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

billion gallons of drilling wastewater generated every year in Pennsylvania-- where it does for disposal or recycling, waste injection well development, problems with the conventional and shale gas wastewater reporting system, road dumping of conventional drilling wastewater and much more. Click Here to read the entire article. 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 89

Natural Gas 2020 Regulations Air Pollution 89

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2023

million cubic feet of natural gas and hazardous air pollutants. They also have an air shaft for an underground coal mine near them. Yes, three times a day, seven days a week for nearly a decade.] Click Here for video and sound of a typical release from 2012 to 2019. But more on this later.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2012 2019 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Although the nuclear bailout was repealed and refunded in 2021, some of the law’s other egregious provisions requiring ratepayers across the state to subsidize money-losing coal plants and gutting renewable energy and energy efficiency standards are still in place today. Even if you don’t live in Ohio, you may have heard about H.B.

Renewable Energy 310

Renewable Energy Nitrogen Oxides Electricity Clean Energy 310

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 2108 ) Waste Permits -- CES Biogas LLC - Landfill Gas Project: DEP invites comments on application for coverage under WMGM055 General Permit for a facility in Foster Twp., Kielar Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with hydrochloric acid in Lathrop Twp., Susquehanna County. (

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Waste Air Pollution Recycling 95

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2023

The inspection report added violations for failure to contain regulated substances and wastes in storage structures or tanks and failure to notify DEP of spills and releases of regulated substances. The report continued violations for failing to prevent contamination from discharging on the site. Timberline Energy Inc. 27 Released 1.1

Recycling 90

Recycling Natural Gas 2023 Air Pollution 90

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 2006 ) Waste Permits -- PennEnergy Resources, LLC - W58 Tank Pad: Permit application withdrawn for the installation of 1 tank for oil and gas liquid waste under WMGR123 in Winfield Twp., Costello Compressor Station: DEP revoked the State-Only Air Quality Permit at the company’s request for the facility in Portage Twp.,

2013 98

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2023

Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - May 27 to June 2 -- Conventional Operators Fail To Start Plugging, Fail To Cleanup Spills; More NOVs For Abandoning Wells PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - June 3 Susquehanna River Basin Low Stream Flows Trigger SRBC Water Withdrawal Restrictions (..)

Natural Gas 72

Natural Gas Air Pollution Conservation Waste 72

PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2023

inspection report ] No Well Integrity/Waste Reports Inspections this week found two companies or individual well operators failed to file required well integrity reports to DEP-- BCD Prop, Inc. (8 Mowry 2 101H -- Failed to Prevent Potential Pollution of the Waters of Commonwealth Clinton County -- XTO Energy Inc. & Shawn M.

Waste 57

Waste Natural Gas Regulations 2023 57

Acoel

JULY 30, 2021

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Donald K. On July 21, 2021 the House of Representatives passed a bill dubbed the PFAS Action Act of 2021. Within 180 days after enactment, the EPA must list PFAS as a hazardous air pollutant under the Clean Air Act (CAA).

Clean Air Act 40

Clean Air Act Regulations Air Pollution Waste 40

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2021

These collections are sponsored in part by the Department of Environmental Protection’s HHW/Small Business Hazardous Waste Collection Program. Tire fires are known for being difficult to extinguish and create an abundance of smoke that carries toxic chemicals from the breakdown of synthetic rubber compounds, contributing to air pollution.

Recycling 52

Recycling Air Pollution Waste 2021 52

Vermont Law

OCTOBER 1, 2023

5) Often, those living in sacrifice zones do not know that they are being exposed to high levels of pollution. In Cancer Alley, Black residents are unknowingly exposed to multiple sources of industrial air pollution, creating a cancer rate of about 47 times higher than the Environmental PPA’s acceptable levels. (6) GRIST (Apr.

Toxic Substances Control Act 52

Toxic Substances Control Act Air Pollution 2023 2022 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Related Articles: -- PA League Of Women Voters, University Of Pittsburgh Graduate School Of Public Health Host 2022 Shale Gas & Public Health Conference Online Nov.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Waste Air Pollution 2016 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 2473 ) Waste Permits -- Blackhill Energy, LLC - Young Beneficial Reuse Facility: DEP issued WMGR123 General Permit for oil and gas liquid waste handling located in Springfield Twp., Greene County. ( Tioga County. ( Bradford County. ( Bradford County. ( Warren County. ( Berks County. ( Bradford County. (

Natural Gas 76

Natural Gas Waste Air Pollution 2023 76

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2023

Shapiro’s Budget Proposes Major Initiative To Speed Up DEP Permit Reviews/ Inspections; Double Oil & Gas Fund Investment In State Parks/Forests Infrastructure [PaEN] -- DEP Budget Testimony: Increasing Permitting Efficiency, Cleaning Up Legacy Pollution, Investing In Communities, Holding Companies Accountable [PaEN] -- DEP Offers 10 Point Plan (..)

Air Pollution 58

Air Pollution Natural Gas Climate Change Electricity 58

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While the facility was only announced in press reports starting in October 2021, we are now learning that this facility has been advancing behind the scenes with the active support of Sen. Nacero Green is described as being made from gases from agricultural sites, landfills, and waste treatment facilities.

Natural Gas 115

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Electricity Greenhouse 115

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

These include contamination of surface or groundwater, air pollution or soil degradation. Additionally, direct and fugitive air emissions from oil and gas well sites can worsen local air quality and have the potential to increase health risks among residents living nearby (i.e., within one-half mile).

Natural Resources 92

Natural Resources Natural Gas Climate Change Air Pollution 92

PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2023

DEP issued notices of violation to the wells owners for-- -- Venting natural gas into the atmosphere; -- Failure to Notify DEP And Take Action To Repair, Replace Defective Well Equipment, Casing That Compromise Integrity Of Well; -- Failure To Submit Well Integrity Report; and -- Failure To Submit Well Production & Waste Management Report.

Waste 66

Waste Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Regulations 66

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2021

2021 Virtual Watershed Congress In Southeast PA [PaEN] -- DEP: Issues Air Pollution Warning For Friday, August 13 In Southeastern PA Counties -- DEP: Notice Of Sept.

Radiation 64

Radiation Climate Change Natural Gas Politics 64

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2023

. - Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP issued Air Quality Plan Approval for a shale gas well pad with seven wells in East Finley Township, Washington County. (

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Recycling 97

PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2023

DEP issued violations for failing to prevent pollutants from reaching waters of the Commonwealth, and failure to control and dispose of residual waste to prevent pollution. DEP requested a written report from the company on the leak by May 19, 2023. [ DEP inspection report.]

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas 2023 Waste Recycling 94