Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 8, 2023

According to The Global Carbon Project , approximately 36.6 billion global carbon dioxide emissions in 2022 came from fossil fuel use. Don’t Gas Africa is pushing back on the narrative that investment in fossil fuels is good for the surrounding area. billion tons of the 40.5

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Shale gas emissions reporting was an initiative of the Corbett Administration. In 2022, these facilities self-reported 13,432,713 tons of air pollution-- 47.93% came from mid-stream pipeline facilities; 30.18% from unconventional shale gas wells and 21.81% from main line natural gas compressor stations.

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Air Pollution 2012 Carbon Dioxide 2022 73

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2024

Certainly, gas stoves are just one source of air pollution in the District. But a study published in the December 2022 issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health calculated that gas stoves are responsible for 12.7

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2022

crude oil production reaches record highs, while natural gas production is increasingly driven by natural gas exports -- U.S. production of natural gas and petroleum and other liquids rises amid growing demand for exports and industrial uses -- Driven by rising prices, U.S. Thru 2050 -- EIA Projects U.S.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 26, 2023

Today, hydrogen technology has more momentum than ever , driven by the promise of a clean, carbon-free energy source, deployable at scales necessary to decarbonize large sectors of the economy. Through a series of reactions––which usually take place at a refinery––steam and methane react to produce hydrogen and carbon dioxide.

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Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Technology 130

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2022

Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) As Russian bombs fall on Ukraine, Pennsylvania refineries refine Russian crude oil and oil and natural gas prices are locked to every word said by Russian despots, Sen. The new essay outlines what the coal and natural gas industries want to happen in Pennsylvania-- If Gov. Mitchell C.

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Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 2030 94

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 17, 2023

Yet, in 2022, almost 40% of electricity in the US was generated by power plants fueled by natural gas. Note: “Natural gas” is an industry misnomer; UCS considers methane, fossil gas, and gas to be much more appropriate terms. I’ll be using the term “gas” from here on out.) And now, as the U.S.

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Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Nitrogen Oxides Electricity 220

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2022

It’s a testament to the industry’s innovative nature, dedication to continuous improvement, and collaborative approach that we are producing and transporting the energy that powers modern life while adhering to world-class standards. Natural gas generation grew rapidly, driven by the shale gas revolution and low fuel prices.”

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Circle of Blue

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

billion climate smart program to “ improve soil carbon, reduce nitrogen losses, or reduce, capture, avoid, or sequester carbon dioxide, methane, or nitrous oxide emissions, associated with agricultural production.” The law enables the U.S.D.A. to fund its $19.5 The number of ammonia plants also is increasing.

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Law Carbon Dioxide 2022 Clean Water Act 363

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Natural Gas Costs Increasing The price of natural gas – which makes up the largest share of U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects natural gas prices to remain volatile over the winter months, with colder weather potentially driving demand and prices even higher.

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Natural Gas Electricity Carbon Dioxide 2019 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2023

formal notice ) -- Marcellus Drilling News: New Fortress Energy Reapplying For Wyalusing LNG Natural Gas Plant Permits In Bradford County [PaEN] -- Reuters: Wave Of New LNG Natural Gas Export Plants Threatens To Knock Down Prices -- U.S. Contact: Michael Maddigan at mmaddigan@pa.gov or 717-772-3609.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 10, 2023

It’s déjà vu all over again in 2023, with BP rolling back its climate pledges after record-breaking 2022 profits since Russia’s unjust war on Ukraine. G is for Greenwashing Major oil and gas corporations practice greenwashing by making misleading or outright false claims about their environmental performance.

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Fossil Fuels Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Renewable Energy 349

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 12, 2022

On December 12, the Ohio River Valley Institute released a new report showing an energy decarbonizing strategy based on zero emissions resources, energy efficiency and increased electrification is 13 percent less costly than a strategy based on hydrogen/natural gas and carbon capture in 10-county Southwest Pennsylvania area.

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Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Electricity 52

Law and Environment

JANUARY 5, 2023

The DAC Hubs program is one of four new programs announced by the Biden-Harris administration aimed at building “a commercially viable, just, and responsible carbon dioxide removal industry,” in the U.S. Potentially develop into a regional or interregional carbon sequestration or utilization network.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Energy Information Administration (EIA) households that primarily use natural gas for space heating will spend an average of 30 percent more on heating this winter than last year. for example, our natural gas system is very price responsive, so nobody drilled when prices were so low. On top of that, the U.S.

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Clean Energy Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Electricity 94

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Note: In December, 2022, DEP finalized regulations reducing volatile organic compounds and methane from existing conventional and unconventional oil and gas facilities. [In In June 2018, DEP finalized an Air Quality General Permit to reduce methane emissions from new unconventional oil and gas operations. Read more here.]

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Regulations Air Pollution Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 105

Vermont Law

APRIL 8, 2022

Juris Doctor Candidate (VLGS '23) and Staff Editor for the Vermont Journal of Environmental Law April 8, 2022 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishes air quality standards under the Clean Air Act. (1) 2) Therefore, various state agencies administer their jurisdiction’s “methane gas” policy. (3) By Robert R. Turner, Jr.

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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. Gas supply has been struggling to keep up with demand since coronavirus vaccines made available in 2021, which enabled the economy to get back on track more quickly than expected.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 10, 2022

Climate tech startups had a strong start to the year and could draw sustained interest as the ongoing energy crisis spurs investment in green technologies including liquefied natural gas, nuclear energy, and solar, wind and hydrogen power. So far this year, global climate tech startups have raised $13.7

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2022 Natural Gas Technology Technology 75

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2023

Senate March 9 About Ohio/PA Train Derailment -- AP: Ohio U.S.

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Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conservation 100

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Unfortunately, DEP has issued 490 notices of violations for new conventional oil and gas well abandonments without plugging so far in 2023. New conventional well abandonments is the number one violation cited by DEP, according to a 2022 compliance report. Read more here. Read more here. 25 to Dec. 25 to Dec. 25 to Dec.

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2023 Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Air Pollution 102

PA Environment Daily

MAY 24, 2022

In the United States, oil and gas production is the largest industrial methane polluter, a greenhouse gas at least 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. Visit the Oil & Gas Threat Map website to learn more about natural gas facilities near you. Posted: May 24, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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Natural Gas Air Pollution Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Just how bad is fossil “natural” gas? Responsible for 12 percent of all US global warming emissions from human activities, methane traps significantly more heat per molecule than carbon dioxide, making it 86 times more harmful for the first 20 years after it is released into the atmosphere.

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Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides Fossil Fuels Electricity 319

Enviromental Defense

MAY 7, 2024

Last week, Capital Power, a major energy company with natural gas, waste heat, wind, solar and, until this week, coal assets, announced that it’s scrapping plans for a $2.6 billion carbon capture facility at its Genesse power plant west of Edmonton. Want proof?

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Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Renewable Energy Solar Power 110

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2022

“Our legislation builds on this success by investing in carbon capture technology and incentivizing the use of net-zero carbon emission fuel sources. The Clean Energy Standard is defined as an overarching standard for total reductions in carbon emissions encompassing all energy sources within the AEPS tier system,” said Sen.

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Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Carbon Emissions Technology 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Unfortunately, the very source of the TVA’s grid failure during Winter Storm Elliott in the winter of 2022 is the same source of energy that the TVA is now doubling down on : gas. Note: “Natural gas” is an industry misnomer; UCS considers methane, fossil gas, and gas to be much more appropriate terms for this energy source.)

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Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Renewable Energy Climate Change 174

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

It will lower the University’s greenhouse gas emissions by 15,452 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year, the equivalent of taking nearly 3,330 fuel-burning cars off the road. 1 [Due To Cost Of Natural Gas To Generate Power] -- Scranton Times: 18% Rate Increase Awaits PPL Electric Customers Dec. Starting Dec.

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Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide 96

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

MW to 29 MW, enough clean power to reduce carbon dioxide emissions equal to taking 5,000 gas powered vehicles off the road. Between 2020-2022, nearly three-quarters of solar capacity installed at statewide schools used this funding mechanism that requires little-to-no upfront costs for schools.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Solar Power Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Production of nitrogen fertilizers requires ammonia, which is produced through a highly energy-intensive process called Haber-Bosch and fueled by natural gas. Russia is a major supplier of the gas used in the production of nitrogen fertilizers, and also produces about 21 percent of the world’s potash. Where do we go from here?

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Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels 2008 Natural Gas 273

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

1 Utility Prices Are Changing - Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% 1 Utility Prices Are Changing - Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% 1 Utility Prices Are Changing - Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8%

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Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Recycling 2023 74

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

In response, Europe has scrambled to replace flows and decouple this dependence , in part by shifting away from gas to clean energy alternatives, in part by increasing local gas production, and in part by turning to imports of liquified natural gas, or LNG—including from the US. Credit: U.S. Credit: U.S.

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Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas 210

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

Unconventional shale gas operators were issued a total of 1,310 notices of violation in 2023, according to DEP’s December 29 Workload Report. 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. Fayette County.

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2023 Natural Gas 2022 Waste 115

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Natural Gas LNG Facility: DEP invites comments on the renewal of a State Only Air Quality Permit for the facility located in Ontelaunee Twp., PA Bulletin, page 7666 ) -- Tenaska Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant: DEP issued an extension of the combustion turbine start up Air Quality Plan Approval to Feb. Greene County. (

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Natural Gas Environmental Protection Recycling Carbon Dioxide 109

Law Columbia

OCTOBER 25, 2022

On September 21, 2022, the New York Times published an essay by Gabriel Popkin titled “Are There Better Places to Put Large Solar Farms Than These Forests?” However, on the narrow but important issue of carbon dioxide emissions, an acre of solar panels appears to offset more emissions each year than an acre planted with trees can sequester.

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Carbon Dioxide Solar Power Renewable Energy Electricity 125

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Most studies show that achieving these targets will require an unprecedented increase in wind and solar power to decarbonize the power sector and meet the increased demand for zero- carbon electricity to replace fossil fuels in building, industrial and transportation sectors. Map courtesy NREL: Denholm et al.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2023

“For the future of Pennsylvania’s climate and the health of those living closest to oil and gas wells, the EPA must adopt the strongest rules possible as quickly as possible.” Methane is a potent greenhouse gas 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide for the first twenty years that it remains in the atmosphere.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Ozone 96

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. Read more here. Read more here.

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