Washington Nature

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

By Anya Blaney Kate Janeway has dedicated her life to environmental causes, including nine years of volunteer service with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Washington. The Nature Conservancy is a perfect fit for me,” she said, “and it’s been that way for four decades.” She was employee #10 at the once-combined chapters.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The World Resources Institute (WRI) found that we lost 10% more tropical forest in 2022 than in 2021. The assessment – titled “ Off Track and Falling Behind ” – also estimates that existing public commitments to protect, conserve, and restore forests amount to just $2.2

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire December 27 PA Environment Digest 41 New Stories Last Week - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA 1,198 New Stories In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA - Is Your Story Being Told? Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: December 27, 2021]

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [Ottawa, ON] – Today the Government of Canada released a plan to end new public finance for fossil fuels abroad and instead prioritize clean energy projects. Tamara Morgenthau, Senior Attorney at the Center for International Environmental Law.

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Law and Environment

JULY 2, 2021

On June 29, 2021, a cohort of New York local governments (including many where large-scale solar projects are currently proposed), community organizations, and avian interest groups filed a lawsuit in the New York State Supreme Court (the State’s trial-level court) against the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (“ORES”).

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Washington Nature

MARCH 18, 2024

The 2024 session of the Washington State Legislature has wrapped up, and at The Nature Conservancy in Washington we are celebrating new investments in the transition to a clean energy economy and a climate-resilient future for all Washingtonians. We’ve been wary of attempts to weaken the CCA since its passage in 2021.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

In 2021, 53% of electricity generation came from natural gas, 31% from nuclear, 12% from coal and 4% from renewables and other sources, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. PA Utility Law Project Webinar On Impacts Of LNG Gas Exports On Energy Costs For Pennsylvania Families. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

Reflecting on the importance of these investments, ReImagine Appalachia , Senior Program Manager, Dana Kuhnline said, "In order for new investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and other federal funding to be successful, we have to make sure that the agencies that implement them have the funding to operate.

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Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 17, 2021

OTTAWA | Unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People — With Canada’s 2021 federal election just five weeks away, a coalition of 34 Canada’s leading environmental organizations are calling on everyone in Canada to vote on September 20 — and when they do, vote for a green and just recovery from COVID-19.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire February 14 PA Environment Digest 50 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues All Articles & NewsClips In This Week’s Digest By Topic Gov. Wolf Announced PA Received The Initial $244.9

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Clean Energy Law

JUNE 8, 2022

For example, the Draft Scoping Plan describes the growing threat that severe wildfire poses in California and notes that of the 20 largest wildfires ever recorded in California, nine of them occurred in 2020 and 2021. Indeed, 2020 was the worst recorded wildfire season in California, burning more than 4.3 F by 2050 and 5.6°F–8.8°F

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2022

5 Storms University Of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Conservation District Study Links Pittsburgh Urban Soil Contamination To Historical Air Pollution, Inversions Allegheny County Health Dept. Releases Air Quality Annual Review Covering 2021 DEP Now Accepting Recycling Implementation Grant Applications, Deadline Oct.

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E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

20, 2021, the New York State Climate Action Council (Council) voted unanimously to approve the most recent draft of the scoping plan, a roadmap to achieve compliance with the state’s landmark climate law, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The final plan must be sent to the Legislature by Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 5, 2021

10 - How Federal Clean Energy Policies May Expand PA’s Solar Future. 20 Webinar: Conserve Energy & Reduce Costs With Duquesne Light Company's Business Solutions Rebate Program. 20 Webinar: Conserve Energy & Reduce Costs With Duquesne Light Company's Business Solutions Rebate Program. 14 to Jan.

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Washington Nature

MARCH 11, 2022

With the support of funding from Washington’s new climate emissions reduction law, the Climate Commitment Act , and recent robust federal infrastructure and relief funding, Sen. Joe Nguyen’s bill, SB 5722 , will require performance standards for energy systems in existing buildings and decarbonization of building heating and cooling loads.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2022

Million In Alternative Fuel Transportation Projects To Improve Air Quality & Public Health, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Post-Gazette Editorial: Sale Of Last Coal-Fired Power Plant In Allegheny County Good Sign For Post-Coal Economy DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Jan. 24 Manada Conservancy Hosts Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2021

11 Reuse Fest In Erie Providing Opportunity For Public To Donate Items For Reuse By Local Nonprofits [PaEN] -- Bloomberg Law Guest Essay: Legal Gaps Leave Fracking A Radioactive Mess -- AP: Forgotten Oil & Gas Wells Linger, Leaking Toxic Chemicals [PA Included] -- Seneca Resources And U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2021

WeConservePA 2021 Greenways & Trails Summit Sept. Comitta To Introduce Bill Investing RGGI Proceeds In Helping Communities & Workers In Clean Energy Transition, Environmental Justice Areas, Promote Energy Efficiency Rep. 19-21 Dept.

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Vermont Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

VJEL Newsroom Announcing VJEL's 2024 Top 10 Environmental Watch List By VJEL December 18, 2023 The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law (VJEL) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2024 Top 10 Environmental Watch List. Instead, the U.S.

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Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

A 2021 North Carolina law requires the N.C. More below on the requirements of Session Law 2021-165 (also referred to as House Bill 951) and NCUC action in response. More below on the requirements of Session Law 2021-165 (also referred to as House Bill 951) and NCUC action in response.

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Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 25, 2021

The 442nd session of the Maryland legislature adjourned on April 12, 2021. The new laws compiled below add to that already very green environmental regulatory scheme. A person exercising this right to intervene must act in accordance with applicable practices, procedures, and laws in the State.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2021

House Bill 1555 and Senate Bill 472 have been supported by the Pennsylvania Conservative Energy Forum , the Coalition for Community Solar Access , Community Energy and other groups. This is a companion to Senate Bill 472 (Scavello-R-Monroe) introduced in April. Read more here.

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Acoel

MAY 18, 2021

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Ken Gray. The state boasts cleaner water and air than many other states, significant and beautiful natural features, and progressive environmental laws. Million tons of regional CO2 per year, and providing energy cost savings to Mainers ($40 million per year in savings) and others in New England.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 28, 2023

The cap-and-trade program will require emitters of greenhouse gases to purchase credits at auctions, which will generate revenue that will be invested in clean energy and disadvantaged communities. In 2021, EU ETS administrators tightened the cap by reducing the number of banked emission credits.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2022

-- PA Environmental Council Recognizes DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn With Lifetime Achievement Award [PaEN] -- PA Wilds Launches Initiative To Attract Remote Workers To Region For A Lifestyle Experience [PaEN] -- 3-Part Webinar Series Highlights Importance Of PA's Outdoor Recreation Industry, Starting April 19 [PaEN] -- PA County Conservation Districts (..)

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

State and federal officials move forward plans and policies for water conservation, conveyance, and climate resilience. Regulators and water managers had a busy 2023 as they grappled with persistently low groundwater levels, planned for additional water storage and conveyance, and continued to advance water conservation initiatives.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 1, 2023

By Lori Brennan, The Nature Conservancy-PA This guest essay first appeared in the City & State Pennsylvania on July 31, 2023. Approved last year, the IRA represents the greatest federal investment in clean energy and climate action in U.S. Visit the The Nature Conservancy-PA website for more information.]

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

1 Webinar: Discussion Of Proposals To Use Part Of PA’s $7 Billion In Federal American Rescue Plan Funding For Conservation. 7 - Streambank Stabilization For Residential Landowners. 7 - Streambank Stabilization For Residential Landowners.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 10, 2024

He has vetoed legislation for energy efficiency in new construction, signed laws banning localities from banning gas in new construction and issued an executive order that directs “every state agency” to fight federal actions to reduce dependence on oil and gas. The top states for solar power growth since 2014 are Texas and Florida.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2022

By Ad Crable, Chesapeake Bay Journal A solar power boom generated by new renewable energy mandates is unfurling in the Chesapeake Bay region. Virginia, for example, was ninth in the nation for new solar capacity in 2021. of its energy come from solar sources by 2030 — triple the amount installed now.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 19, 2022

PFAS Hazardous Site Cleanup Investigation In Centre County [PaEN] -- Oil & Natural Gas Facility Health Impacts Assessment Bill Introduced In The House [PaEN] -- Penn State Beaver Seeking Volunteers For June 23 Focus Group On Energy Development, Groundwater Quality & Public Health In Western PA [PaEN] -- EQB Adopts Part I Of Reg.

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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In November 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”, also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law). The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) was signed into law in August 2022, and is widely recognized as the biggest federal legislative effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions in history.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 22, 2022

The bill is sprawling, covering climate and energy topics as diverse as electric vehicles, building decarbonization, clean energy manufacturing and supply chains, agriculture, and greening the electricity system, all through a range of tax incentives and direct grants. billion is appropriated under Section 50121 of the IRA.

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Ocean Conservancy

MARCH 3, 2022

Congress is working hard on legislation to bolster the United States’ leadership in science and technology and support a clean energy economy that is “made in America.” The America COMPETES Act is a companion bill to the United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) that the Senate passed in May of 2021.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

million from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to clean up abandoned mines across the Commonwealth. billion funds authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. billion funds authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. On February 7, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Pennsylvania has been awarded $244.9

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Washington Nature

APRIL 24, 2021

In the waning hours of the 2021 session and the day after Earth Day, the Washington House of Representatives passed the Climate Commitment Act in a floor vote of 54-43. Once signed into law, Washington will have a firm statewide cap on climate pollution, covering 75% of the greenhouse gas emissions for the state.

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Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The second-most expensive campaign in Maine history is a debate over energy infrastructure. New England Clean Energy Connect, a 145-mile-long transmission line will cut through the commercial timberlands of western Maine. Lobbying campaigns are being funded largely by rival energy groups.

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