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DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Oct. 19 To Hear Report On Radiation Decontamination Of Oil & Gas Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Reactors, Waste Sites

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2021

DEP’s Citizens Advisory Council is scheduled to meet in-person and virtually on October 19 to hear a presentation from DEP on the decontamination and decommissioning of oil and gas wastewater treatment facilities, nuclear power plants, waste dump sites and other sites in Pennsylvania. Posted: October 8, 2021] PA Environment Digest

Radiation

Radiation Waste Nuclear Power Pollution Control

DEP Inspection Finds Two Repsol Oil & Gas Shale Gas Wells Venting Natural Gas To Atmosphere, Defective Well Casing/Cementing In Susquehanna County; Violations Continue From May 2017

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2023

PA Oil & Gas Public Notice Dashboards: -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - March 25 to 31; More Violations At Equitrans Gas Storage Area; Spring Walk Yields Hissing Gas Well On State Game Lands [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - April 1 [PaEN] PA Oil & Gas Compliance (..)

Natural Gas

Natural Gas 2017 Atmosphere Radiation

Major US and European labs join forces to tackle climate change

Physics World

OCTOBER 26, 2021

terawatt hours of electricity annually, which is enough to power 300 000 UK homes for a year. Francesco Sette , director general of the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, who is also chair of EIROforum, told Physics World that over 25% of users’ research at the facility is linked to climate change and the environment.

Climate Change

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Five Things the “Nuclear Bros” Don’t Want You to Know About Small Modular Reactors

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 30, 2024

But as I showed in my 2013 and 2021 reports, the hype surrounding SMRs is way overblown, and my conclusions remain valid today. According to the economies of scale principle, smaller reactors will in general produce more expensive electricity than larger ones. What are SMRs?

Nuclear Power

Nuclear Power Electricity Waste Cooling

New Penn State Study Finds Runoff From Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Dumped On Unpaved Roads Contains Pollutants That Exceed Human-Health, Environmental Standards

PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2022

Using oil and gas wastewater from conventional wells to control dust was considered a beneficial use of the residual waste on the state’s 25,000 miles of dirt and gravel roads, since it was thought to have a chemical composition and behavior similar to commercial dust suppression products. Read more here.] Read more here. Read more here.

Waste

Waste Regulations 2021 Radiation

Penn State Study: Potential Pollution Caused By Road Dumping Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Makes It Unsuitable For A Dust Suppressant, Washes Right Off The Road Into The Ditch

PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2022

Background On Road Dumping From Penn State’s new study -- Using oil and gas wastewater from conventional wells to control dust was considered a beneficial use of the residual waste on the state’s 25,000 miles of dirt and gravel roads, since it was thought to have a chemical composition and behavior similar to commercial dust suppression products.

Waste

Waste Regulations 2021 Radiation

DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets July 25 To Hear Presentation On Penn State Study Finding Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Dumped On Unpaved Roads Contains Pollutants That Exceed Human-Health Standards

PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2022

Background On Road Dumping From Penn State’s new study -- Using oil and gas wastewater from conventional wells to control dust was considered a beneficial use of the residual waste on the state’s 25,000 miles of dirt and gravel roads, since it was thought to have a chemical composition and behavior similar to commercial dust suppression products.

Waste

Waste Regulations 2021 Radiation

RePlanet Nederland’s review of the draft Delegated Regulation on nuclear energy and gaseous fossil fuels in the sustainable finance taxonomy

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

At RePlanet Nederland, we are delighted that the European Commission has proposed, on December 31, 2021, to include nuclear energy in the sustainable finance taxonomy. The Regulation sets a deadline on the operation of final disposal facilities for radioactive waste. This makes the condition impractical.

Fossil Fuels

Fossil Fuels Regulations Waste Technology

January 15 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2024

Billion Cubic Feet Of Natural Gas In Cambria County DEP Issued Air Quality Permit For Leachate Evaporation System At Westmoreland Landfill With Special Radiation Monitoring Due To The Disposal Of Shale Gas Drilling Waste DEP Sets Feb. 22 DEP Awards $39.6 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb. 22 DEP Awards $39.6 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Conservation Natural Resources Fossil Fuels

The Allegheny Front: New Book Takes On Radiation Dangers In Oil & Gas Industry

PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2024

By Kara Holsopple, The Allegheny Front This article was first posted on The Allegheny Front website May 3, 2024 -- Waste from the oil and gas industry plays a central role in science journalist Justin Nobel‘s new book Petroleum-238: Big Oil’s Dangerous Secret and the Grassroots Fight to Stop It.

Radiation

Radiation Natural Gas Waste Regulations

Shale Gas Operators On Track To Have More Violations In 2023 - Frozen Gas Infrastructure; Explosion; Pad Fire; Uncontrolled Gas Venting; Frack Outs; Major Spills; Pipeline Crashing Thru A Home Highlight 2023 So Far

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

DEP also reported the percentage of wastewater recycled or reused in production and fracking at other natural gas wells dropped from 93% in 2021 to 88% in 2022. billion in nonperformance penalties on natural gas-fired and other electric generators in the PJM Interconnection electric grid region. Read more here.

2023

2023 Natural Gas 2022 Waste

2023 Shale Gas Operator Compliance Report: 1,310 Violations; Explosions; Pad Fire, Evacuation; Uncontrolled Gas Venting; Frack-Outs; Polluting Water Supply; Spills; Pipeline Crashing Thru A Home; More

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

DEP issued 1,360 NOVs to unconventional shale gas well operators in 2022 and 1,323 NOVs in 2021, according to DEP’s 2022 Oil and Gas Program Annual Report. billion in nonperformance penalties on natural gas-fired and other electric generators in the PJM Interconnection electric grid region. Read more here.

2023

2023 Natural Gas 2022 Waste

PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - April 27 to May 3 - Hunting Abandoned Quaker State Wells; Conventional Well Dumpster Fire; Multiple Water Withdrawal Violations

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

DEP’s inspection report also includes violations for failure to submit production and waste generation and well integrity reports. The violation says Keystone failed to report selling water to EQT Corporation on two dates in 2021. The original violation for venting was issued on February 26, 2024.

2024

2024 2020 Natural Gas Radiation

Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2023

When Do You Evacuate? PA Statewide Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Oct.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Conservation Waste Natural Resources

Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 7.16.21

PA Environment Daily

JULY 16, 2021

House To Vote Next Week On Expanding PFAS Regulation Impacting PA, Other States -- Utility Dive: Clean Electricity Standard Lands Spot In $3.5 3 Summer Bug Faces To Know National/International -- PA Cap-Star: U.S.

Solar Power

Solar Power Radiation Regulations Waste

The Chemical Compound—December 2021

Arnold Porter

DECEMBER 3, 2021

EPA and plaintiffs challenging the January 2021 TSCA risk management rule for the flame retardant decabromodiphenyl ether (decide) filed a joint motion in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to set a briefing schedule for the challenge.[[N:Alaska 21-70168 (9th Cir.)]] The proceedings had been stayed since April 2021 at EPA’s request.

2021

2021 Toxic Substances Control Act 2020 Regulations

Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

Air -- Olympus Energy Shale Gas Driller Expresses Fear Municipalities Will Use Their DEP Compliance Record With Hundreds Of Violations To Help Make Local Land Use Decisions On Oil & Gas Infrastructure Projects [PaEN] -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: Methane Leaks From Natural Gas Pipelines Targeted By Proposed Federal Rule -- TribLive: Upgrades (..)

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conservation Electricity

Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Stroud Water Research Center Hosts 4 Workshop Series On Becoming A PA Certified Meaningful Watershed Education Experience Ambassador Starting April 19 [PaEN] -- Ohio Research Confirms Health, Environmental Hazards In Conventional Oil (..)

Earth Day

Earth Day Natural Gas Clean Energy Waste

111 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2023

When Do You Evacuate?

Conservation

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Electricity

Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 9.5.21

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Senate returns to session September 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule House returns to session September 27, 28, 29 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- We Remember Sept.

2001

2001 2011 Radiation Conservation

PJM Interconnection: Winter Weather Forces Natural Gas Pipeline Fuel Restrictions, ‘Conservative Operations’ Declared To Assure Electric Grid Reliability Through Jan. 17

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

On January 12, the PJM Interconnection declared ‘Conservative Operations’ to maintain electric grid reliability forced by natural gas pipeline fuel restrictions brought on by winter weather impacts on their operations. When PJM declares Conservative Operations, system operators have more flexibility to make decisions to maintain reliability.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Electricity Conservation 2023

4,258 Stories In 2023 - Environmental & Conservation Leadership, Significant Events In PA

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Davis On Environmental, Energy Issues?

Conservation

Conservation 2023 Natural Gas Waste

166 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

[PaEN] -- PennLive: PA Senate Republicans Pass Bill Allowing Large-Scale Energy Projects To Bypass State Agencies -- Bill Reported Out Of Senate Committee Would Allow Pipelines Like Mariner East To Apply For Waivers Of Any PUC Regulation, Law Or Policy [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: PA Senate Committee Advances Bill To Allow Utility Companies To Request (..)

Conservation

Conservation Nuclear Power 2024 Waste

1,198 New Stories In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA - Is Your Story Being Told?

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Here are 1,198 articles published in local news media and in the PA Environment Digest during 2021 that tell the stories of thousands of 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.

Conservation

Conservation 2021 Natural Gas Climate Change

Environmental Professionals Connection

DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Oct. 19 To Hear Report On Radiation Decontamination Of Oil & Gas Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Reactors, Waste Sites

DEP Inspection Finds Two Repsol Oil & Gas Shale Gas Wells Venting Natural Gas To Atmosphere, Defective Well Casing/Cementing In Susquehanna County; Violations Continue From May 2017

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Major US and European labs join forces to tackle climate change

Five Things the “Nuclear Bros” Don’t Want You to Know About Small Modular Reactors

New Penn State Study Finds Runoff From Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Dumped On Unpaved Roads Contains Pollutants That Exceed Human-Health, Environmental Standards

Penn State Study: Potential Pollution Caused By Road Dumping Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Makes It Unsuitable For A Dust Suppressant, Washes Right Off The Road Into The Ditch

DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets July 25 To Hear Presentation On Penn State Study Finding Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Dumped On Unpaved Roads Contains Pollutants That Exceed Human-Health Standards

RePlanet Nederland’s review of the draft Delegated Regulation on nuclear energy and gaseous fossil fuels in the sustainable finance taxonomy

January 15 PA Environment Digest Now Available

The Allegheny Front: New Book Takes On Radiation Dangers In Oil & Gas Industry

Shale Gas Operators On Track To Have More Violations In 2023 - Frozen Gas Infrastructure; Explosion; Pad Fire; Uncontrolled Gas Venting; Frack Outs; Major Spills; Pipeline Crashing Thru A Home Highlight 2023 So Far

2023 Shale Gas Operator Compliance Report: 1,310 Violations; Explosions; Pad Fire, Evacuation; Uncontrolled Gas Venting; Frack-Outs; Polluting Water Supply; Spills; Pipeline Crashing Thru A Home; More

PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - April 27 to May 3 - Hunting Abandoned Quaker State Wells; Conventional Well Dumpster Fire; Multiple Water Withdrawal Violations

Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 7.16.21

The Chemical Compound—December 2021

Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic

Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

111 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 9.5.21

PJM Interconnection: Winter Weather Forces Natural Gas Pipeline Fuel Restrictions, ‘Conservative Operations’ Declared To Assure Electric Grid Reliability Through Jan. 17

4,258 Stories In 2023 - Environmental & Conservation Leadership, Significant Events In PA

166 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

1,198 New Stories In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA - Is Your Story Being Told?

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