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Bay Journal: Massive Aid On The Way To Plug Pollution From Oil, Gas Wells In Bipartisan Federal Infrastructure Act

PA Environment Daily

Much of the pollution comes in the form of escaping methane from abandoned natural gas wells. Methane is a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide in the short term — 86 times more effective at trapping heat in the atmosphere when measured over a 20-year period. Gas wells emit methane at a much higher rate than oil wells.

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56 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Of Energy Grants To Improve Nuclear Energy, Help Solve Climate Challenges -- PPL Joins Climate READi Initiative Focusing On Strengthening Grid Resilience Against Extreme Weather Events [PaEN] -- DailyLocal.com Guest Essay: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Mean Clean Air, Strong Economy For Pennsylvania - by Sen. Million In Dept.

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PennFuture Announces Winners Of Celebrating Women In Conservation Awards From Southeast PA

PA Environment Daily

She has advanced a riparian buffer project along the Darby Creek at Gillespie Park (ripping out an unused baseball field and fence along the creek to restore it to its natural conditions) consisting of over 300 native trees and shrubs that were planted in the fall of 2021. is responsible for saving more than 2,000 acres.

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Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 6.1.22

PA Environment Daily

Contact: Jake Newton, 717-783-3349. Wolf Announces Over $8.4 Billion In Federal Pandemic Aid To Stay Out Of Red Ink -- Erie Times: Erie Childcare Centers Share $11.3

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Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 2.17.24

PA Environment Daily

20 To Review 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Climate Action Plan [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute Feb. Chester County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On MarkWest Project To Expose 4 Natural Gas Pipelines For 5,500+ Feet Ahead Of Longwall Mining In Donegal Twp., National- $3.28

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Washington County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On Mariner East II Natural Gas Liquids Pipeline Chapter 102 Permit Amendment For An Area In West Goshen Twp., 21 On Rheems Quarry Expansion -- PUC Invites Comments On Williams Natural Gas Pipeline Co. . -- Save PA Forests Webinar Feb.

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105 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

20 To Review 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Climate Action Plan [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute Feb. Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17 23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- Penn State Hosts Feb.