PA Environment Daily

JUNE 28, 2024

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the June 29 PA Bulletin announcing it intends to issue a renewal of the American Refining Group Title V Air Quality Permit for the facility located in Bradford, McKean County. ( PA Bulletin, page 3700 ) -- Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining & Marketing, LLC - No.

Environmental Protection 109

Environmental Protection 2024 Waste Recycling 109

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 17, 2022

Early May 2022 drought conditions in the US. Early May 2022 Drought conditions in the US Source: US Drought Monitor. Along with rising temperatures, drought makes vegetation and forests drier and increases the risk of fires that generate air pollution. Source: US Drought Monitor. Increase water treatment and reuse.

Climate Change 280

Climate Change Technology Technology Fossil Fuels 280

Law Columbia

OCTOBER 26, 2022

On October 21, 2022, the U.S. An online screening tool (still in “beta”) identifies areas designated “disadvantaged” for Justice40 purposes; it takes into account factors including climate impacts, health disparities, energy and housing cost burden, vehicle pollution exposure, legacy pollution, and more. By Amy Turner.

Air Pollution 61

Air Pollution Government Greenhouse Renewable Energy 61

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 19, 2022

Brooke Smokelin Has Dedicated Her Life To Trying -- DCNR Celebrates French Creek As The 2022 River Of The Year At Paddle Fest Celebration [PaEN] -- WeConservePA: PA Land Trusts Preserved 208,026 Acres; 107,300 Pennsylvanians Contribute To Land Trusts [PaEN] -- Dept.

Conservation 63

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 63

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Wolf Touts PA's Leadership In Clean Energy Transition At Global Clean Energy Action Forum In Pittsburgh Team Pennsylvania, Co-Chaired By Gov. 15 PA Resources Council Pittsburgh Reuse Fest Provides Opportunity To Donate Items To Nonprofits For Reuse Register Now For 2022 Pennsylvania Litter Summit Nov.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Conservation Natural Gas Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2024

The initial plugging operation was completed on June 20, 2022, but did not stop gas from being released to the atmosphere. DEP’s inspection report recommends the owner assess the contamination near the frac wastewater tanks and in other areas and conduct an Act 2 Land Recycling Program cleanup if needed. Read more here.

2024 98

2024 Waste Recycling Law 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Here are 91 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.

Conservation 107

Conservation Electricity Air Pollution Recycling 107

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Senate Passes Amended STREAM Mine Reclamation Act And Sends It Back House [PaEN] -- MCall Guest Essay: Recycling, The Neighbors And The Global Economy - Lehigh Valley Development Corp -- The Holcad: Westminster College Students Present Project To Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition -- Penn State Extension: Dec. 21 Webinar On 4-H Youth Program.

Conservation 74

Conservation Natural Gas Air Pollution Clean Energy 74

PA Environment Daily

JULY 4, 2022

Supreme Court Decision Did Not Affect EPA’s Ability To Regulate Carbon Dioxide As A Pollutant, Has No Impact On DEP's RGGI Power Plant Carbon Pollution Reduction Program Evangelical Environmental Network: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of U.S. Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: July 4, 2022] PA Environment Digest

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Conservation Recycling Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

16 Shaping The Pennsylvania Clean Energy & Efficiency Workforce Future Webinar [PaEN] -- Sustainable Pittsburgh Selected As One Of 20 Regional Green Jobs Centers To Train Individuals For Climate-Resilient Jobs [PaEN] -- DCNR Webinar: Advancing Climate Resiliency In Pennsylvania Aug. Shapiro: Darlington Twp., Chris Deluzio -- Aug.

Conservation 97

Conservation Climate Change Solar Power Natural Gas 97

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

1 Hearing On Energy Reliability, Sustainability, Affordability [Will They Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities? ] -- PA Assn. 15 Webinar On Evaluating Ecological Risk Under PA's Land Recycling Program [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Feb. Yaw: Senate Environmental Committee To Join Ohio Legislators For Feb.

Air Pollution 84

Air Pollution Natural Gas Conservation 2024 84

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

Million In 37 Clean Energy Projects In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: USDA Sends PA $5.2 Million For Solar, Energy Efficiency Projects -- LancasterOnline: Lancaster County Receives $2.1 In 2021 Without Permits, Stormwater Runoff Controls, Did Not Comply With March 2022 Order -- PennVEST Invests $194.3

Conservation 108

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 108

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Leib, Pittsburgh -- PA Capital-Star: Environmentalists, Advocates Urge Shapiro To Stay The Course On RGGI Carbon Pollution Reduction Plan -- Scranton Times Editorial: Carbon Pollution Reduction Plan Serves Economy, Environment [RGGI] -- TribLive: Pittsburgh To Get $1.5

Conservation 110

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day 110

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2023

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Conservation 104

Conservation Earth Day Natural Gas Climate Change 104

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2024

22 Penn State Extension Webinar [PaEN] -- Spotlight PA: Public Water System Privatization On The Rise In PA, Here’s What You Need To Know -- WESA/AP: Demand For Rare Elements Used In Clean Energy Could Help Clean Up Abandoned Coal Mines In Appalachia -- Registration Open! 2024 Delaware River Watershed Forum Sept.

Conservation 63

Conservation Recycling 2024 Waste 63

PA Environment Daily

JULY 3, 2022

DOE Seeks Public Input On $500 Million Bipartisan Infrastructure Program To Turn Former Mine Lands Into Clean Energy Projects [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: PA Landowners Guide To Utility-Scale Solar Leasing [PaEN] -- Nextracker And BCI Steel Renovate Abandoned Pittsburgh Steel Factory To Serve Growing U.S.

Conservation 63

Conservation Clean Energy Climate Change Air Pollution 63

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2023

-- House Bill Would Expand Safety Zones Around Oil/Gas Wells, Infrastructure To Reduce Adverse Health, Environmental Impacts As Recommended By AG Shapiro’s Grand Jury Report [PaEN] -- Ohio Research Confirms Health, Environmental Hazards In Conventional Oil & Gas Drilling Wastewater Dumped On Roads, Just Like In PA [PaEN] -- New University Of Chicago (..)

Conservation 116

Conservation Earth Day Waste Natural Gas 116

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

-- Education, DEP, DCNR Honor Green Ribbon Schools For Environmental Sustainability Efforts In PA; Nominations Open [PaEN] -- DCNR State Parks Back To School Environmental Education Newsletter [PaEN] -- Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Announces 2022 Milestones Watershed Heroes [PaEN] -- Water Resources Assn.

Conservation 63

Conservation 2030 Clean Energy Waste 63

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

13 -- Penn State Extension Offers 3-Part Webinar Series On On-Lot Septic Systems Starting Oct. 11 Webinar On $396.1 CEO’s For Sustainability C-Suite Sustainability Summit, Nov. Million DOE Grant To Improve Siting Process For High-Voltage Electric Transmission Lines [PaEN] -- Appalachian Regional Commission Announced It Will Invest $16.9

Conservation 105

Conservation Electricity Nuclear Power Natural Gas 105

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Here is a quick rundown of both good environmental bills-- many of them bipartisan-- and a list of bad energy and environmental bills and actions that shouldn’t see the light of day. All these bills will continue into 2022-- so you’d better watch out! Think of this as a Naughty and Nice list. Read more here. Read more here.

2021 58

2021 Renewable Energy Regulations Clean Energy 58

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Here you’ll find just a few of the good and bipartisan environmental and energy bills members of the Senate and House should consider in 2022. Of course, along with the good, we also have to watch out for the bad bills, which are also listed here. We call them “Dog Whistles.” Read more here. Read more here.

2022 75

2022 Renewable Energy Regulations Clean Energy 75

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 20, 2022

House returns to session April 25, 26, 27 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session May 23, 24, 25 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 11:30: DEP To Announce 2022 Environmental Education Grants at Kulpmont Veterans Memorial Park, Kulpmont, Northumberland County. THURSDAY 10:00: Agenda Posted.

Earth Day 63

Earth Day Natural Gas Climate Change Nuclear Power 63

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - Shaw Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remedication of soil contaminated with production wastewater at the pad located in Rush Twp., PA Bulletin, page 7794 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 7796 ) -- Coterra Energy Inc.

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2023 Electricity 113

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2024

20 -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Solar Developer Aspen Power Completes PA Projects -- PA Solar Center, Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn., Of Energy Accepting Applications For Grants To Expand Innovative Weatherization Assistance Programs -- DEP Awards $2.3 Partners Host Aug. MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day

Conservation 106

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy 106

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

16 Webinar On Provisions Of New Federal Climate, Energy Law On Solar Energy And Energy Efficiency [PaEN] -- The Allegheny Front - Reid Frazier: New Federal Climate, Energy Law Provides Permanent Funding For Coal Miners’ Black Lung Health Care -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Host Sept.

Conservation 63

Conservation Natural Gas Air Pollution Electricity 63

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 21, 2022

Releases Air Quality Annual Review Covering 2021 [PaEN] -- Dickinson College To Host International Climate Symposium Oct. 24-26 [PaEN] -- New Federal Climate, Energy, Healthcare Bill Signed Into Law; PA Groups React [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: How Will New Federal Climate, Energy, Healthcare Law Help PA Fight Climate Change?

Conservation 63

Conservation Climate Change Clean Energy Law 63

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Ned Ketyer, Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania -- Inquirer - Will Bunch: Democracy Dies When PA Pols Tell Their Own Voters To Drop Dead On Fracking [Proposed LNG Plant In Chester, Delaware County] -- TribLive: Penn Township Board Will Visit Proposed Hyperion [Olympus Energy] Natural Gas Compressor Site -- Liberty Twp.,

Conservation 103

Conservation Natural Gas Solar Power 2023 103

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2022

Wild Had To Say About Rising Gasoline Prices And Ukraine At Town Hall -- Inquirer Editorial: Cutting Off Russian Oil Is Right Call -- Kleinman Center For Energy Policy Podcast: Organized Labor Sees Promise In Transition To Clean Energy -- Utility Dive: Have Some Renewable Energy?

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Conservation 63

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Fiedler Promotes Solar Energy Projects At Schools During Visit -- The Energy Age: Solar Energy News - 7 Tips On Buying Solar Panels; US Installs More Solar In 2023 Than Ever Before; Solar Panel Recycling; Community Solar -- Delaware County Green Team Meets Online March 18: Community Solar May Come Alive In PA!

Conservation 104

Conservation Electricity Natural Gas Regulations 104

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

Million Fine Over Clairton Coke [Coal] Works Air Pollution -- Post-Gazette: US Steel Fined $1.9

Conservation 95

Conservation Clean Energy Recycling Natural Gas 95

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2024

Improves Western PA Region’s Air Ratings, But Says More Needs To Be Done -- PennLive: American Lung Assn. Report Harrisburg Area’s Air Quality Is Among Worst On East Coast -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: Harrisburg, Lancaster Get F Grades For Air Pollution In American Lung Assn. Report -- TribLive: American Lung Assn.

Conservation 109

Conservation Earth Day Fossil Fuels 2024 109

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

23-24 In State College [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: PA Senators Ask For $30 Million To Replace Schools’ Lead Pipes -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Mark America Recycles Day Nov. 11; Sets Nov. 1 Utility Prices Are Changing - Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% 11; Sets Nov. 11; Sets Nov.

Conservation 110

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 110

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 23, 2024

Susquehanna Chapter Trout Unlimited Challenge PA General Energy Multiple Shale Gas Pipeline Plan In Northwestern Lycoming County -- PennLive: Trout Unlimited, Mid State Trail Assn. -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Will Creating Hydrogen Hubs In PA Get Us Away From Fossil Fuels?

Conservation 109

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 109

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

-- Republican Herald: West Nile Virus Monitoring Starts In Schuylkill County -- Shapiro Administration Commends 3 PA Schools For Environmental Efforts As Green Ribbon Schools -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Winners In Western PA, West Virginia Science Bowl Competed In National Science Bowl -- Wildlife For Everyone Foundation Announces 5 Recipients (..)

Conservation 109

Conservation Nuclear Power Waste 2024 109

PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2023

Million Penalty For Multiple Environmental Violations In Allegheny County [PaEN] -- WESA/The Allegheny Front-Reid Frazier: EPA/DEP Issues $2.4 Million Penalty For Multiple Environmental Violations In Allegheny County [PaEN] -- WESA/The Allegheny Front-Reid Frazier: EPA/DEP Issues $2.4

Conservation 107

Conservation Air Pollution 2023 Natural Gas 107

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2022

Oil Production Hits New 2022 Peak, But Remains 1 Million Barrels/Day Below Pre-Pandemic Levels [ U.S. 15-16 Leave No Trace Minimum Impact Outdoor Recreation Practices & Education Workshop , Rushton Conservation Center, Newtown Square, Delaware County. -- Save The Date: Delaware River Festival - Sept. EIA ] -- U.S.

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Recycling 2020 Air Pollution 63

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2022

Wolf To Unleash PA’s Immense Natural Gas Reserves -- WNEP: Calls For Pennsylvania To Supply More Natural Gas -- LehighValleyLive: Increasing Role For PA To Help Europe Meet Energy Needs Faces Hurdles, Critics -- PG Guest Essay: When It Comes To Natural Gas, Russia Is Putin Us On - State Treasurer Stacy Garrity [Clever Headline, But Not factual: PA (..)

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Recycling Conservation Solar Power 63