PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

These comments are in addition to the more than 30,000 comments from individual pro-life Christians collected by EEN supporting former Governor Wolf’s RGGI rulemaking in 2021. As illustrated by my own hometown, the truth is that while fossil fuels have provided great benefits for Pennsylvanians, it has also come with a tremendous cost.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A 2021 meta-analysis of over 40 peer-reviewed studies on the subject concluded that “there is no particular type of shopping that has an absolute environmental advantage and it is in no way possible to shop ourselves out of the environmental crisis.” How would that change if I hopped on the electric bus route at the end of my block?

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The number of power plants switching from coal to natural gas is increasing, and sulfur dioxide emissions in Pennsylvania and across the United States are decreasing dramatically,” said Xianzeng Niu , assistant research professor in Penn State’s Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI). percent.

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Clean Energy Law

MAY 24, 2022

Assembly Bill (AB) 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32), required CARB to develop a scoping plan, to be updated at least once every five years, that describes the approach California will take to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions to achieve the goal of reducing emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.

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Law and Environment

JULY 1, 2022

EPA on Thursday, June 30, 2022, curbing the power of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants across the country. The Court determined that regulating the country’s power grid and phasing out coal presented a major question.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is considering amendments to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation, but indicated they have no plans to address the problems caused by counter-productive subsidies for manure biomethane. California’s transportation fuel policy is knee deep in cow poop, and it’s not a good look.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 26, 2021

PennFuture , Clean Air Council , and Sierra Club appealed a second extension of the air pollution permit the Department of Environmental Protectionissued for the Bradford County Real Estate Partners Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility proposed near the Susquehanna River in Wyalusing Township in Bradford County.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 20, 2022

US ratepayers very likely will pay even more for electricity and heating this winter compared to the already-expensive winter of 2021-2022. The US Energy Information Administration is forecasting the wholesale price of gas to reach its highest level since the winter of 2009-2010 in inflation-adjusted terms.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

On September 1, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission voted 3 to 2 to approve the final Environmental Quality Board regulation to reduce carbon emissions from power plants. The Commission acted after hearing comments on the regulation for four hours of comments from those supporting and opposing the regulation.

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Energy and Climate Law

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Today the European Commission presented its proposals for a new gas package, called the ` Hydrogen and Decarbonized Gas Markets´-package. Can the package deliver on hydrogen regulation, decarbonization and gas security of supply? Background An overhaul of EU Gas legislation is long-overdue in Europe. 2 (11) rGD).

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 14, 2021

On October 14, the Department of Environmental Protection presented a proposed regulation that would adopt California’s existing Zero Emission Vehicle Program that requires 22 percent of the new passenger and light duty vehicle fleets offered for sale in the state be zero emission vehicles starting in model year 2025.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

Click Here for list of all major enforcement actions listed by conventional oil and gas operator. DEP issued conventional oil and gas operators a record total of 6,860 violations for all infractions of law and regulations in 2023, nearly 52% more than in 2021. Read more here (2017-2021). Read more here.

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

Several pieces of energy-industry legislation are teed up for debate as state legislatures reconvene for their first sessions of 2021. The Texas Legislature convened for its 2021 session earlier this month with several issues on the agenda. HB 896 and HB 897 , sponsored by state Rep. Pre-filed and introduced by State Sen.

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Greenbuilding Law

AUGUST 20, 2023

Buildings are one of Colorado’s top five sources of greenhouse gas emissions. As directed by a state law enacted in 2021, as HB 1286, the Colorado Health Department’s Air Pollution Control Division developed the newly finalized standards. Newer, more efficient buildings may already meet the standards.

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Law Columbia

JANUARY 25, 2022

The case concerns the scope of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing fossil fuel power plants under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). In January 2021, the D.C.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 9 PA Bulletin of a May 25 public hearing on the initial air quality permit for the Lackawanna Energy Center Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant in Jessup, Lackawanna County. ( For more background, visit DEP’s Northeast Regional Office Lackawanna Energy Center webpage.

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

Several pieces of energy-industry legislation are teed up for debate as state legislatures reconvene for their first sessions of 2021. The Texas Legislature convened for its 2021 session earlier this month with several issues on the agenda. HB 896 and HB 897 , sponsored by state Rep. Pre-filed and introduced by State Sen.

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Greenbuilding Law

JANUARY 29, 2023

The top 10 questions we received were: How does a building owner count its greenhouse gas emissions to report to the government under this new Maryland law ? Greenhouse gas emissions are not actually measured or counted on a building by building basis, such is not commercially practicable; rather GHG emissions are calculated.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 20, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 10:00: Independent Regulatory Review Commission meets to consider Final Emergency Regulation Setting VOC/Methane Limits On Conventional Oil and Gas Operations.

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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

JUNE 7, 2023

below the baseline, a slight decrease from the 2021 reduction of 37.1% (accountable due to workers returning to the office), but still greater than the pre-pandemic 2019 reduction of 19.8%. In 2021, commercial real estate entities JLL and CBRE announced they would pursue achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040. million square feet.

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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. We believe we must take a science-based approach and prioritize policies and technologies that enable us to liberate nature and elevate humanity.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 2, 2024

The Government of Canada has been working on regulations to cap and cut the industry’s pollution for years. We cannot afford any more delays: It’s clear that a strong oil and gas emissions cap is urgently needed to force the industry to reduce its pollution. The majority of the emissions increase from 2021 can be attributed to Ontario.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Additionally, as greenhouse gases, many emitted substances contribute heavily to climate warming. 3 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Feb. 22 Webinar On Radioactive Contaminants From PA Oil And Gas Operations [PaEN] -- Better Path Coalition To Host Feb. 28 to Feb.

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Clean Energy Law

JUNE 1, 2022

Assembly Bill (AB) 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32), requires CARB to develop and update every five years a scoping plan that describes the approach California will take to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to achieve the goal of reducing emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. Endnotes. [1] at 150-51. [5]

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Energy Policy & Conservation Act (EPCA), which sets nationwide energy conservation standards for many common appliances and preempts state and local standards, preempts Berkeley’s 2019 ban on natural gas connections to newly-constructed buildings. (A Each of these spheres is regulated at the federal, state, and local levels.

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 2, 2022

But, despite some regulations being proposed, including an oil and gas emissions cap, this industry has been very successful at convincing government officials of a dangerous lie. Several credible studies indicate that gas may be as bad for the climate as coal. Canadian gas is not “clean.”.

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Clean Energy Law

MAY 16, 2022

Originally, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 required CARB to develop a scoping plan, to be updated every five years, that describes the approach California will take to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions to achieve the goal of reducing emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 4, 2021

According to Pennsylvania’s recently released 2021 Climate Impacts Assessment, average annual temperatures in the commonwealth will rise by 5.9°F She said to address these challenges, she is inviting her Senate colleagues to co-sponsor legislation to invest the proceeds from the proposed Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) program.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Over the last decade 19 coal-fired power plants shutdown as a result of competition from natural gas, yet the communities and workers were left on their own to deal with the consequences. In his budget address in 2021, Gov. Read more here.] Every day, its impacts grow more severe.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 9, 2021

greenhouse gas emissions within the decade. Peterman, York College -- DEP Blog: Pennsylvania Has A Strong Climate Action Plan, And We Need To Use It Now -- Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Allowance Prices Jump To $13 From $9.30 In September [Posted: December 9, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2022

In 2021 Comcast Signs Agreement To Purchase 250 MW Of Solar Energy In Step Toward Carbon Neutral Goal U.S. In 2021 Comcast Signs Agreement To Purchase 250 MW Of Solar Energy In Step Toward Carbon Neutral Goal U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2021

Noon. -- Triblive: Several Steps To Be Taken Before Water Supply Can Be Deemed Safe For McKeesport’s Residents -- PA Resources Council : October 14 - 2021 Awards Celebration. Ballroom At Ellis Preserve, Newtown Square. Sponsorship Opportunities Available. -- Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2022

Other programs, like the Alternative Fuel Rebate for consumers and the Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and made electric cars more accessible to Pennsylvania drivers. I n October 2021, Gov. As impressive as all this work has been, it cannot only be for some Pennsylvanians — it must be for all.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Peterman, York College Of Pennsylvania This guest essay first appeared in the York Daily Record on December 8, 2021 -- I recently returned from the COP26 UN climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland. only recently relinquished its infamous distinction as the leading greenhouse gas producer to China in 2005. By Dr. Keith E.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 24, 2023

Canada has an opportunity and a responsibility to take a leading role in the global clean energy transition and it starts with the upcoming Energy Futures report from the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). The vast majority, 80-85 per cent, of emissions from oil and gas are released during the combustion of fossil fuels. C pathway.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2022

-- PA Master Naturalist Trainee Kristin Joivell From Huntingdon County Honored With Presidential Award For Excellence In Math, Science Teaching [PaEN] -- DCNR: Delaware Canal State Park Towpath Selected As PA's 2022 Trail Of The Year [PaEN] -- PennLive - Marcus Schneck: Unique, Historical Delaware Canal State Park Towpath Named PA Trail Of The Year (..)

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