Legal Planet

MARCH 14, 2022

I first wrote a version of this post way back in July 2021, when Ezra Klein dropped a couple of lines knocking the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) into one of the op-eds The New York Times loves to perennially run about how California is actually the worst (I’m sorry it can’t be 80 degrees in March everywhere, guys).

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

On November 1, USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Denise Coleman announced that Pennsylvania is currently taking applications for natural disaster recovery efforts in Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Chester, Huntingdon. The funding is being made available through the NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

It’s an expert, hours-long guided excursion across Lenawee County during which Taylor explains the cross-cutting complexities, underperforming government programs, ineffective conservation investments, and cascading ecological and health threats from liquid manure that aren’t visible but exist everywhere across her region’s bucolic landscape.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

GW record from 2021. But if plant owners actually do follow through on their retirement plans, there will be real, tangible public health and environmental benefits. Note: this is adjusted for inflation to 2022 dollars and is based on the amount those plants emitted in 2021, the EIA’s most recent year of finalized data.

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The World Resources Institute reported that the world lost more primary rainforest in 2022 than in 2021. Q: The Brazilian government knows about these gains thanks to satellite data from Brazil’s space research agency. So, to start to see some bright spots like Brazil is incredibly heartening. Gray: Yes, for sure. Gray: That’s right.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2023

On December 1, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has awarded $19.3 Since 2021, we’ve seen teams implement everything from streambank tree plantings to livestock crossing installations. Environmental Protection Agency to lower its nutrient and sediment pollution levels by 2025.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Here are 47 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 14, 2022

On December 14, the Department of Environmental Protection awarded $12.2 On December 14, the Department of Environmental Protection awarded $12.2 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to lower its nutrient (nitrogen and phosphorus) and sediment pollution levels by 2025.

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Enviromental Defense

JULY 8, 2021

ECOJUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, ONTARIO NATURE. Ontario government revokes MZO following pressure from local, environmental and Indigenous Groups. The area at Duffins Creek now returns to zoning laws applied by the City of Pickering and its status as an “urban reserve” with environmentally protective zoning is restored.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The funding includes $15 million from the Pennsylvania Environmental Stewardship Fund , primarily the Growing Greener Program, and $2.4 Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McDonnell. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements for the bay. million from EPA.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

He was appointed as a mediator by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to work with the environmental community and industry to establish better regulations for water quality monitoring in areas impacted by coal ash. Prior to her involvement in environmental advocacy, Ms.

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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. million kilowatt hours of electricity from solar energy. million kilowatt hours of electricity from solar energy.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

During this period, registered events can get free trash bags and gloves provided by the Department of Environmental Protection, PennDOT and the Ocean Conservancy, as supplies last. Individuals, families, neighbors, students, civic organizations and local governments are all invited to participate.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 16, 2023

Eleven riparian conservation projects in Michigan will receive $1.7 million homes over the next decade in Ontario, also changes environmental protections and regulations required for development plans. and Canadian mayors and government officials that work to protect waterways.”

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Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

While swift implementation of climate funds is important, it’s vital that decision-makers are careful to deliver on President Biden’s Justice40 promise , a whole-of-government framework that instructs federal agencies to more equitably deliver climate investments to under-resourced communities.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2022

. -- Flood Mitigation : Projects authorized by a flood protection authority, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the U.S. Related Article: -- IFO: 2021 Act 13 Drilling Impact Fee Revenue $233.8 Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) or the U.S. Questions should be directed to 717-787-6245.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 21, 2023

Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – This week, the federal government is defending its Impact Assessment Act (IAA) (formerly Bill C-69) at the Supreme Court of Canada. Provincial and federal governments share the legal authority to protect the environment and conserve nature.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 30, 2023

But instances of noncompliance have cropped up over the past few years, as have accidents that strained the state’s groundwater reserves — including Enbridge Line 3’s puncturing of aquifers in 2021, or farmers overdrawing water during drought that same year.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2021

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Environmental Partnership Awards are presented annually to recognize the achievements of individuals or organizations that, through partnerships, have achieved excellence in environmental protection or conservation. 19 [Posted: June 3, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Counties are in the best position to make a difference at the local level, rather than an agency in the state capital, said the state Department of Environmental Protection, which has long overseen the cleanup. County conservation districts are major players. Counties would also monitor streams to prove increased water quality.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Environmental Protection Agency announced a $498,673 grant was awarded to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to enhance its wetlands program for state parks and forests. Million To PA To Improve Water Quality Throughout The State [Posted: October 7, 2021] PA Environment Digest On October 7, the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The Pennsylvania state constitution is one of the few to include an environmental rights amendment that designates the state government as a steward of those resources and guarantees Pennsylvanians’ right to clean air and water. When presented with the opportunity to vote directly for environmental quality, Pennsylvanians have done so.

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Enviromental Defense

APRIL 25, 2023

Concerned groups first requested the Minister designate the embattled highway project for a federal impact assessment in February 2021. Three community groups made a second request in November 2021. That request was denied. We’re pleased the Federal Court has agreed that the Minister should be listening to these concerns.”

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Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 2, 2021

By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – December 2, 2021. The recommendations also relate to government aid, including technical and financial assistance to low-income communities and utilities. Read said those are conservative estimates, but they do not include anticipated federal funding from the recently passed infrastructure bill.

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Enviromental Defense

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

As Angus Reid poll confirms climate remains a top election issue, survey educates voters on most pressing environmental issues. 8, 2021) – Today, Canada’s leading environmental organizations released responses from all federal parties to a Federal Party Survey on Environmental Platforms.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 17, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency visited four this spring to assess any potential for water quality problems locally or for the Chesapeake Bay. Really, the key we have to unlock is widespread adoption of conservation practices on small– and medium-size farms,” Ortiz said. Through 2021, Pennsylvania had cut 8.7

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A Greener Life

JUNE 28, 2023

in 2021, according to LinkedIn’s Green Skills Report. In China, government plans to peak and neutralise national carbon emissions, and for a wholesale green transition , have caused a boom in “green employment”. Previously, the environmental sector was focused on air and water pollution, and wildlife conservation.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Year after year environmental groups, conservation districts, farmers, local governments oppose the cuts and outline the critical environmental infrastructure needs communities have. million mid-year budget freeze cuts additional resources for environmental programs: Agriculture: $2.6 Read more here.

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Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 23, 2022

The group’s first lawsuit was filed in 2021 and seeks to overturn the designation of plastics as “toxic” under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). The environmental groups opposing the lawsuit say the plastic industry’s agenda is out of step with science and public opinion.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2021

On October 13, Officials from the state Departments of Transportation, Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and General Services highlighted a pilot project to pave part of a Ridley Creek State Park roadway with an asphalt and recycled plastic mixture in Delaware County.

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Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Those votes reflect a burgeoning movement in the country to secure environmental protection through changes in foundational legal documents. These right to clean water amendments — like the one that New Yorkers passed in 2021 — are gaining momentum. State Spending. In New York, the big-ticket item is a $4.2

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2022

On October 7, the Department of Environmental Protection partnered with local leaders in Luzerne Borough in a litter cleanup on Toby Creek and called on all Pennsylvanians to join in the “ Pick Up Pennsylvania ” statewide fall campaign to clean up streams, rivers, and lakes in their community.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 22, 2021

The goal of conferring rights to nature is to secure the highest level of environmental protection under which an ecosystem can thrive and whose rights are not violated. The Supreme Court declared that the Colombia Amazon accordingly was entitled to protection, conservation, maintenance and restoration.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Transportation encourage Pennsylvanians to volunteer for Pick Up Pennsylvania , a statewide campaign of fall litter cleanups to benefit streams, rivers, and lakes, now through November 30. The 2021 Pick Up Pennsylvania Initiative will be held through November 30.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2021

During this period, registered events can get free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests provided by the Department of Environmental Protection, PennDOT and the Ocean Conservancy, as supplies last. Individuals, families, neighbors, students, civic organizations and local governments are all invited to participate.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 2022

Tom Wolf recognized employees from the departments of Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection and Transportation with the Governor’s Award for Excellence for environment-related projects. The plan includes resources and suggestions for the General Assembly, state agencies, local governments, and the public.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2022

This year we are putting more money on the table for attractive and productive landscapes and communities, clean water, and access to outdoor recreation with the largest investment in conservation and environmental programs in decades. Protecting water has been a priority of the Wolf administration. I n October 2021, Gov.

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