Enviromental Defense

MAY 10, 2022

They’re pretending that collecting litter from public spaces in your neighbourhood is the solution to plastic pollution, once again reminding us that they’ve completely lost the plot on waste and the environment. . Litter is just a symptom of the plastic pollution crisis.

Earth Day 98

Earth Day Air Pollution Waste Recycling 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 26, 2022

The PA Resources Council and Southwest PA Air Quality Partnership invites students in Southwestern Pennsylvania to participate in the 12th annual Let’s Clear the Air Poster Challenge. Posted: January 26, 2022] PA Environment Digest Teachers must register by March 1 and submit posters by April 15.

Air Pollution 52

Air Pollution Recycling Waste 2022 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 13 PA Bulletin it has received and is reviewing the Act 2 Land Recycling Final Report by Equitrans on the cleanup of soil around the conventional gas well that failed and resulted in the uncontrolled venting of 1.1 Read more here. in Philadelphia. ( Harrisburg. (

Air Pollution 93

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2023 Environmental Protection 93

PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2023

On September 28, 2022 DEP issued notices of violations related to standing water and numerous puddles of wastewater on the site sampling shows contained elevated levels of strontium, aluminum and iron. [ DEP also noted Seneca had not responded to the requirement in the original NOVs to submit a written report by October 12, 2022.

Waste 64

Waste Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Regulations 64

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

billion gallons of drilling wastewater generated every year in Pennsylvania-- where it does for disposal or recycling, waste injection well development, problems with the conventional and shale gas wastewater reporting system, road dumping of conventional drilling wastewater and much more. Click Here to read the entire article.

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas 2020 Regulations Air Pollution 87

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 million cubic feet of natural gas and hazardous air pollutants. Yes, three times a day, seven days a week for nearly a decade.]

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2012 2019 97

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Coterra Energy, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 2473 ) Waste Permits -- Blackhill Energy, LLC - Young Beneficial Reuse Facility: DEP issued WMGR123 General Permit for oil and gas liquid waste handling located in Springfield Twp., Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments.

Natural Gas 74

Natural Gas Waste Air Pollution 2023 74

PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2024

The Beaver County Environmental Mitigation Community Fund was created as part of a May 2023 consent order and agreement signed between DEP and Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC that resolved air quality violations at the Shell plant from October 2022 through April 2023. Read more here.

2023 91

2023 Conservation 2028 Electricity 91

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

23; Transportation- Feb. Billion Endowment -- Inside Climate News: In Dimock, Susquehanna County, A PA Town Riven By Fracking, Concerns About Ties Between A Judge And A Gas Driller Over Recent Attorney General Settlement -- Better Path Coalition Hosts Feb.

Conservation 102

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Air Pollution 102

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

-- EQB To Meet Nov. In State College On Game Day -- Better Path Coalition Invites Submissions For ‘Worth Protecting’ Photo Book For New Governor, Legislators [PaEN] -- NRDC Blog: How Clean Is Pennsylvania’s New Hydrogen Subsidy?

Conservation 73

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Recycling 73

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2023

million cubic feet of natural gas and hazardous air pollutants. 10,000 Gallon Spill David Ettore, MarkWest Environmental Compliance Officer, said at the June 12 Township meeting contamination from a 10,000 gallon spill of natural gas condensates happened on or about December 26, 2022. . -- December 27 Release Of 1.1

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas 2023 Air Pollution Recycling 87

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2021

With the help of community volunteers, we’re increasing biodiversity, habitat, air quality, water quality, and recreation opportunities and bringing awareness to urban green spaces.” The center’s boiler water treatment system was replaced with newer technology, and new air compressors installed.

2021 54

2021 Air Pollution Recycling Conservation 54

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Thank you for your leadership! -- Caren Glotfelty Recognized As A 2022 Distinguished Daughter Of Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- CBF Blog: Franklin Kury: Two Jars Of Water, And A Lasting Environmental Legacy For Pennsylvania - By B.J. 1 Webinar, 8 In-Person Stakeholder Sessions Beginning Oct. 17, 20 -- Warren Times: Drug Take Back Day Set For Oct.

Conservation 62

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Water Act Electricity 62

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Multiple reproductive concerns about climate change In January 2023, the China Meteorological Administration said that the climate in China during 2022 was clearly anomalous, with numerous extreme weather events. The exposed bed of the Yangtze River in Wuhan during the record-breaking summer heatwave in 2022.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Sustainable Development Government Politics 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 1, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Greylock Production, LLC - Wildcat Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with aluminum, barium, boron, chloride, iron, lithium, manganese, selenium, strontium, vanadium, and zinc to the Statewide Health Standards for the pad located in Whiteley Twp.,

Air Pollution 109

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2024 Radiation 109

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 62

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 62

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

17 Recycling & Waste Reduction Webinar Washington & Jefferson College Hosts Feb. Million, 17.6% Deficit, In Funding Oil & Gas Regulatory Program To EQB Feb. 15; Conventional Drillers Only Pay 0.4% Of Their Regulatory Costs Guest Essay: Commonwealth Budget Should Fully Fund Environmental Protection DEP Announces $4.7

Conservation 52

Conservation Natural Gas Air Pollution Environmental Protection 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2023

The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to hold a June 5 hearing on legislation requiring environmental impact reports on certain electric generation, waste management, sewage treatment and other facilities that are a major source of air pollution proposed in already burdened communities.

Air Pollution 93

Air Pollution Waste Electricity Environmental Protection 93

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The oil and gas industry had a record 2022 in many ways-- natural gas prices increased over 94.7 Major Compliance Actions Actions brought by Attorney General Josh Shapiro resulted in a record number of criminal convictions of companies involved in the oil and gas industry during 2022. Read more here. Read more here.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Waste Regulations 2022 97

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. Click Here for a summary of 2022 shale gas and conventional violations. Hall Well Pad, Springfield Twp., Fayette County.

2023 111

2023 Natural Gas 2022 Waste 111

PA Environment Daily

MAY 26, 2024

DEP’s inspection report noted the plugging failed to comply with a May 11, 2022 consent order and agreement. 2024 Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 131 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. No follow-up written report was requested.

2024 54

2024 Natural Gas Waste Fossil Fuels 54

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - DCNR 587 (02-003) Well Pad: Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with drilling wastewater in Ward Twp., PA Bulletin, page 7771 ) -- DTM Appalachia Gathering, LLC - AGS Booster Station Compressor Station: DEP issued an Air Quality Plan approval in Jefferson Twp.,

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Regulations 85

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

18 to 24; First Violations Noted At New Well Plugging Sites [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Feud Between Grant Twp., 18 to 24; First Violations Noted At New Well Plugging Sites [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Feud Between Grant Twp.,

Conservation 104

Conservation Clean Air Act Waste Air Pollution 104

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

House returns to session January 1 [Adjourned for year] -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session January 1 [Adjourned for year] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events Note: Thanksgiving Holiday Hours In Effect -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Nov.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Air Pollution Recycling Climate Change 62

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Coterra Energy, Inc. R.Warrier 2 Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated by the release of wastewater to the Statewide Health and Background Standards that was discovered at the pad on July 26, 2022 located in Dimock Twp., Susquehanna County. (

Air Pollution 117

Air Pollution 2024 Natural Gas Recycling 117

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 93

Conservation Electricity Air Pollution Recycling 93

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Coterra Energy, Inc. - PA Bulletin, page 1475 ) Air Quality Permit -- EPP Renewable Energy, LLC - Renewable Landfill Gas Facility: DEP invites comments on Air Quality Permit on a new renewable landfill gas refinery in Hopewell Twp., Susquehanna County. ( Butler County. ( Lycoming County. (

Natural Gas 70

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Regulations 70

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 73

Conservation Natural Gas Air Pollution Clean Energy 73

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 24, 2023

North Branch Land Trust To Hold Annual Dinner May 1 Programs/Information -- PAcast: Santa’s Reindeer Cleared For Christmas Travel By PA Dept. 23 PA Bulletin [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Invites Comments On Cooperative Fish Nursery General Permit; Hearing Set For Feb.

Air Pollution 76

Air Pollution Conservation 2010 2023 76

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

15 PA Resources Council Pittsburgh Reuse Fest Provides Opportunity To Donate Items To Nonprofits For Reuse Register Now For 2022 Pennsylvania Litter Summit Nov. 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

AUGUST 8, 2022

Mann, Climate Scientist & Author, With 2022 Stroud Award For Freshwater Excellence Pennsylvania Eligible To Apply For Its 2nd $244.9 Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: August 8, 2022] PA Environment Digest 10 EPA Webinar Stroud Water Research Center Honors Dr. Michael E. Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Events.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Air Pollution Climate Scientist Conservation 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Koromlan Property: Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated by drilling wastewater in Auburn Twp., Stoney Run Compressor Station: DEP issued a renewal of a state-only Air Quality Permit for the compressor station in Gaskill Twp., Susquehanna County. ( 26 To Dec.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Regulations Air Pollution Natural Resources 62

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2023

Click Here to watch online. -- House Committee Holds June 5 Hearing On Bill Requiring Environmental Impact Reports On Certain Electric Generation, Waste, Major Air Pollution Sources Locating In Already Burdened Communities [PaEN] -- PA Assn. Room 8E-B East Wing.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling Politics 94

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

26 Near Phoenixville, Montgomery County [PaEN] -- PennDOT, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Seeking High School Students For Young Ambassadors Program [PaEN] -- WESA: PennDOT Recruiting High School Students To Lead Environmental Stewardship In PA -- Warren Times: Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Collection Event To Be Held In Youngsville Aug.

Conservation 88

Conservation Climate Change Solar Power Natural Gas 88

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Sunoco Pipeline LP - Tinicum Release Site: DEP issued a technical deficiency letter on Remedial Investigation Report/Cleanup Plan for remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline in Tinicum Twp., Elk County. Read more here. Delaware County. ( Elk County. Delaware County. (

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2023 Recycling 83

PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2023

Wolf on July 19, 2022. ug/L to 0.00004 ug/L in response to a request by the York County Solid Waste and Refuse Authority for public comment. Vanadium Standard The EQB adopted the final regulation that sets contamination cleanup standards for vanadium under the Land Recycling Program. Click Here for a summary of the rulemaking.

Clean Water Act 62

Clean Water Act Natural Gas Regulations Air Pollution 62

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

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Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day 104