HumanNature

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Guest Post by Mariel Price 2021-2022 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Chemistry at Colorado State University Every minute, one garbage truck worth of plastic is dumped into our ocean. Why is that a problem? Well, plastics were built to last. Do we have to choose between plastics and our health?

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 26, 2024

The flares from the refinery burned so bright after Hurricane Ida in 2021 that they could be seen 25 miles away. Shell has also come under fire for building a vast new $6 billion ethylene ‘cracker’ plant in Potter Township, Pennsylvania, to make polyethylene plastic pellets, which have been heavily criticized for causing water pollution.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

The flares from the refinery burned so bright after Hurricane Ida in 2021 that they could be seen 25 miles away. Shell has also come under fire for building a vast new $6 billion ethylene ‘cracker’ plant in Potter Township, Pennsylvania, to make polyethylene plastic pellets, which have been heavily criticized for causing water pollution.

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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The flares from the refinery burned so bright after Hurricane Ida in 2021 that they could be seen 25 miles away. Shell has also come under fire for building a vast new $6 billion ethylene ‘cracker’ plant in Potter Township, Pennsylvania, to make polyethylene plastic pellets, which have been heavily criticized for causing water pollution.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2023

On December 27, 2022-- Christmas week-- a malfunction at the CNX Oak Springs Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Station in South Franklin Township, Washington County resulted in the release of an estimated 1.1 From approximately 10:14 a.m. From approximately 10:14 a.m. to at least 11:55 a.m. to at least 11:55 a.m.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JANUARY 17, 2024

from Chapter 4 of the Fifth National Climate Assessment The Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) was released on November 14, 2023. As those paying attention to agriculture know, climate impacts have become increasingly apparent since the last assessment was published in 2018.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The flares from the refinery burned so bright after Hurricane Ida in 2021 that they could be seen 25 miles away. Shell has also come under fire for building a vast new $6 billion ethylene ‘cracker’ plant in Potter Township, Pennsylvania, to make polyethylene plastic pellets, which have been heavily criticized for causing water pollution.

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ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

NDAA: The full Senate voted to pass the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Reconciliation: The Build Back Better Act ( H.R. Senate committee holds hearing for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. Executive Branch. NOAA releases the annual Arctic Report Card. International. Scientific Community. The bill includes $514.3

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JUNE 14, 2023

Summary This report, which examines Fiscal Year 2022 enrollment in the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), is a follow-up to IATP’s Payments for Pollution report. These two practices also appear on the top 10 list of most expensive practices on a per-contract basis.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

We especially need to remember that as we build out our natural gas infrastructure because it is a threat to public health, safety and the environment from the well pads, to pipelines, compressor stations, ‘pigging' operations, and to the natural gas processing plants. Wasn’t there a bubble? Should we evacuate or not? Read more here.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 18, 2023

Despite pushback from environmental groups concerned about increased water pollution from a new tide of farm wastes, developers across the country see opportunities to build ambitious renewable energy projects to convert crops and agricultural wastes to low-carbon energy. industrial policy for energy and transportation.

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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. Abandoning Wells Without Plugging DEP issued 10 unconventional shale gas operators 20 notices of violation at 11 well pads during 2023 for abandoning wells without plugging them.

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Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

Why We Need Weather-Resilient Energy It is not the case that all energy sources have pluses and minuses when it comes to building resilient systems. Click to download testimony. I am grateful to the Committee for inviting my testimony. Some have argued that weather-dependent energies would, paradoxically, make electricity even more reliable.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Unconventional shale gas operators were issued a total of 1,103 notices of violation so far in 2023, which means they are on track to exceed the 1,234 violations DEP issued them in 2022, according to DEP’s newly released 2022 Oil and Gas Program Annual Report. Click Here for a summary of 2022 shale gas and conventional violations.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 9:00: Agenda Posted.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 17, 2023

The first oil or gas well hydraulically fracked was a conventional well in 1963 in Warren County. 2023 is the 20th anniversary of the drilling of the first shale gas well in Pennsylvania that was also the first shale gas well fracked in 2004. Not Pretty Or Idyllic Do you believe drilling oil and natural gas wells is a clean business? Obviously not.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 4, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- DEP Awards $1 Million To Support 73 Local Projects To Educate, Engage Youth And Adults In Improving The Environment In Their Communities [PaEN] -- Register Now!

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Generating and storing clean energy is a lifeline for the planet’s future; burning coal, oil, and gas fossil fuels causes 75% of greenhouse gas emissions. Batteries are key to enabling the renewable energy transition. A fossil fuel energy grid extracts and expends finite resources. It is wasteful by design.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

House returns to session [Budget Hearings] March 21, 22, 23 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session [Budget Hearings] March 28, 29, 30 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Pennsylvania Envirothon Goes Hybrid In 2022! Is Your Story Being Told?

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 16, 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 -- July 24-28 Marks 19th Anniversary Of Quecreek Mine Rescue In Somerset County [PaEN] -- DEP: Issues Air Quality Action Day Warning For Friday, July 16 In Southeast PA -- DEP: Public Water (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Observer-Reporter: Carmichaels H.S.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Here are 138 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. Westmoreland County? Westmoreland County?

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Vermont Law

APRIL 7, 2023

10) The center sits adjacent to a federal Superfund cleanup site where a coal gasification plant released toxic sludge into the soil for over three decades. (11) 14) Additionally, the building is constructed on a low-lying floodplain on top of loose soils prone to liquifying during earthquakes. (15) immigration laws.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2022

Are You Telling Your Story? Will Hash Out Clean Energy Details With Global Leaders In Pittsburgh Sept. Will Hash Out Clean Energy Details With Global Leaders In Pittsburgh Sept. What’s Your Community Doing?

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

House returns to session September 14, 19, 20, 21 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session September 19, 20, 21 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 9:00: House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee hearing on hydrogen’s potential as an energy source. Room 523 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online.

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ESA

APRIL 25, 2022

House Science Committee to hold hearings about the Department of Energy Office of Science and climate science. Executive Branch. White House repeals Trump-era National Environmental Policy Act regulations. Judge upholds critical habitat for jumping mouse. Maine State Senate advances proposal to restore tribal sovereignty. International.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- PA Parks & Forests Foundation Announces 2024 Award Winners; Honorees Celebration Set For May 14 [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Honors Steven J. Schiffman, Esq.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Add Green Space, Reduce Flooding; Never Too Old To Learn To Build Soil Health [PaEN] -- Oct. Meyer, Celebrated Former Executive Director Of The Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Has Died At 71 Upcoming Events -- Federal Interagency Working Group On Coal & Power Plant Communities Holds Oct. 2 [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Nov.

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ESA

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In this issue: ESA Selects 2022 Graduate Student Policy Award Recipients. ESA Selects 2022 Graduate Student Policy Award Recipients. McCarter Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA) 2022 cohort. Over 40 ESA members to meet with Congressional staff Feb. House Passes Legislation Reauthorizing National Science Foundation.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

8-10 In Lancaster -- Registration Open! 19 [PaEN] -- Penn State Climate Solutions Symposium May 14-15 To Focus On Forging New Partnerships In Climate, Research, Solutions [PaEN] Programs/Information -- DCNR State Parks Winter/Holiday Environmental Education Activities, Teaching Ideas! Flick To Host DCNR Grant Seminar Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Senate returns to session October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, November 15 [Adjourn for year] -- Committee Schedule House returns to session October 24, 25, 26, November 14, 15, 16 [Adjourn for year] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 10:00: House Democratic Policy Committee roundtable on flood mitigation efforts.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2023

Ed Rendell opened 2.2 million acres of state forests to the new, profitable — and controversial — use of hydraulic fracturing to access natural gas in rock formations thousands of feet underground. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, which controls another 1.4 Both say the money has led to benefits for the public and conservation.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2022

Senate returns to session June 13, 14, 15 [ Budget Time! ] -- Committee Schedule House returns to session June 13, 14, 15 [ Budget Time! ] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events MONDAY 9:30: House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee hearing on management of water pollution caused by stormwater. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

House returns to session November 14, 15, 16 [Adjourn for year] -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session November 15 [Adjourn for year] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- What Can We Expect From Gov. Are You Telling Your Story? Shapiro, Lt. Davis On Environmental, Energy Issues?

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2022

Room G-50 Irvis Building. TODAY 10:00: House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee informational meeting on Senate Bill 597 (Stefano-R-Fayette) imposing additional requirements on publicly-owned water and wastewater systems and the status of water and wastewater infrastructure. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Capitol Rotunda.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

8, 9, 10, Dec. 13, 14, 15 [No More In 2021] -- Committee Schedule House returns to session Nov. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, Dec. 10 [PaEN] -- Call For Presentations: Westminster College, Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition Student Symposium On The Environment Nov. Senate returns to session Nov. Room B-31 Main Capitol. 29 To Dec.

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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.

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