PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Here are 68 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. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Conservation 108

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 108

Washington Nature

MARCH 11, 2022

This week, the 2022 Washington state legislative session concluded, with a few notable achievements for the environment in our state. Joe Nguyen’s bill, SB 5722 , will require performance standards for energy systems in existing buildings and decarbonization of building heating and cooling loads. Finally, we thank state Rep.

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2022 Climate Change Greenhouse Conservation 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

These two pieces of legislation have historic amounts of funding available for climate work, clean energy, clean water, dealing with legacy pollution issues, really a lot of money and a lot of opportunity. “So, Since 2022, the federal program has provided over $782.9 In track one, EPA is anticipating funding 150 projects.

Clean Energy 90

Clean Energy Air Pollution Greenhouse Electricity 90

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Here are 71 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. Mann, Climate Scientist & Author, At The Water's Edge Gala On Nov.

Conservation 62

Conservation Clean Energy Natural Gas 2021 62

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Here are 41 new articles by local news media and in the PA Environment Digest last week 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. Thank you for your leadership!

Conservation 62

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Climate Change 62

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2022

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to meet January 25 on legislation to redefine water pollution, prohibit the state from owning clean energy credits and other bills. The Senate could also be moving bipartisan Senate Bill 465 to create a new program to pay for on-farm conservation projects.

Clean Energy 40

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Conservation 2020 40

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Federal government releases new policy aimed at ending international public financing for fossil fuels, next step is ending domestic financing . The Government of Canada estimates that this policy will redirect $2.5 billion in fossil financing towards accelerating the urgent implementation of climate goals.

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Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Renewable Energy Government 103

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Wolf in 2022. Legislation like this was vetoed by Gov. Read more here. -- Expanding Bureaucracy/Cost Of DEP Permit Reviews: Senate Bill 185 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) expanding existing permit review bureaucracy and cost by adding a third-party review of DEP permit applications.

Natural Gas 67

Natural Gas Clean Energy Conservation 2019 67

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2022

Here are 30 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. Thank you for your leadership! -- Sen. Million In Grants; $1.4

Conservation 62

Conservation Carbon Dioxide 2025 2021 62

Washington Nature

JULY 3, 2023

The Nature Conservancy in Washington’s involvement in the climate advocacy space has progressively increased since 2016, as climate change has posed an increasing threat to nature and people around the world. 2019 saw passage of the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA), putting Washington on the path to 100% clean energy.

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Clean Energy Climate Change 2016 2030 93

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2022

Wolf’s 2019 Executive Order also established the PA GreenGov Council, which develops strategies to help state government reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The commonwealth is leading by example to ensure that energy conservation and sustainability are integrated into all state agency operations.”

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Government Climate Change 2019 Greenhouse 52

Circle of Blue

MAY 22, 2023

The Bureau of Reclamation reports on consumptive water use in the Colorado River basin in 2022. Billion : Funding available for a new Army Corps program to provide low-interest loans for dam safety improvements at dams that are not owned by the federal government. The act drew praise from industry, conservation, and tribal groups.

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Waste Government Technology Technology 147

Circle of Blue

JANUARY 25, 2023

As recently as last September, the government issued warnings to fishermen because shellfish in the area had been exposed to algal biotoxins, and were dangerous to eat. Twenty brands is up from the previous quarter’s 17, though an improvement upon 2022’s second quarter, when 26 brands were declared unsafe.

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2023 Government 2017 Clean Energy 130

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2022

Who should attend? -- Elected and government officials and staff -- Renewable energy owners, operators and/or investors -- Solar developers -- General public and anyone interested in learning more! The webinar will be held on July 22 from Noon to 1:15 p.m.

Renewable Energy 52

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Clean Energy Climate Change 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire December 27 PA Environment Digest 41 New Stories Last Week - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA 1,198 New Stories In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA - Is Your Story Being Told? The December 27 PA Environment Digest is now available.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Conservation Natural Gas 2021 52

Ocean Conservancy

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. The report, which was originally promised in early summer, proposes commonsense changes to federal policies that govern offshore oil and gas operations. In our view, the answer is clear: The climate crisis demands a rapid and just transition to a clean energy future.

Ocean 63

Ocean Carbon Dioxide 2027 Climate Change 63

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

On September 12, former DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell was appointed President & CEO of PennFuture , a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to protecting public health, restoring and protecting natural resources, and moving Pennsylvania toward a clean energy future. Posted: September 12, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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Environmental Protection Climate Change Politics Renewable Energy 100

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

PJM recommended states enact policies to facilitate quicker deployment of new generation and electricity transmission infrastructure in the transition to a clean energy grid. PA Utility Law Project Webinar On Impacts Of LNG Gas Exports On Energy Costs For Pennsylvania Families. Read more here. Read more here. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Electricity 105

Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 105

Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In political terms, this seems like a lost opportunity to showcase the government’s achievements; it’s also a disservice to those in the policy community who are tracking implementation. 12) Department of Agriculture Another part of the government that has actually done a good job on reporting is, surprisingly, the U.S. Opening Oct.

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Biofuels Clean Energy Electricity Government 254

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Solar energy production holds tremendous potential for generating electricity to power farm operations and furthering Pennsylvania’s transition to a clean-energy future. Find more information, funding, and other resources for making your farmland more productive and sustainable on the State Conservation Commission webpage.

Renewable Energy 52

Renewable Energy Conservation Clean Energy Technology 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- We Remember Sept. 28 [PaEN] Help Wanted -- Help Wanted: Armstrong Conservation District - Agricultural Technician [PaEN] Upcoming Events -- Our Pocono Waters Hosts Sept. to 3:00 p.m.

Natural Gas 80

Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 80

A Greener Life

JUNE 27, 2022

As the Kenyan government pushes EVs in the country, Swedish–Kenyan company Roam Motors (formerly Opibus) is also expanding its presence and sales. Kenya is targeting 100% clean energy use by 2030. As of 2020, Kenya was the largest geothermal energy producer in Africa, with some 672 megawatts (MW) of capacity.

Electricity 97

Electricity Greenhouse 2030 2020 97

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 30, 2023

And just as suddenly, on August 16, 2022, the bill became law: the largest-ever one-time federal investment in climate action that humanity has ever seen. Its original $369 billion in grants, loans, and tax credits is already swiftly transforming industries in the energy, transportation, and agriculture sectors.

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Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Conservation Electricity 242

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

New Weatherization Standards PJM said it and other regional grid operators have asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation to adopt stricter weatherization standards for generators “which they have thus far declined to do.” Read more here. Read more here.

Natural Gas 61

Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels Regulations 61

Circle of Blue

JUNE 14, 2022

June 14, 2022. A Wisconsin judge delays enforcing an April decision that would limit the state’s power to clean up pollution. A controversial mine in Minnesota challenges the possibility of a “just transition” to clean energy. Sign up for Fresh: A Great Lakes Policy Briefing , straight to your inbox, every other Tuesday.

Air Pollution 246

Air Pollution 2022 Clean Energy Environmental Protection 246

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 23, 2022

August 23, 2022. Tension grows between Canada ’s federal and provincial governments over an Indigenous-led conservation program. An email from Greg Rickford, Ontario’s minister of Indigenous affairs, says that the provincial government has concerns that the approach to conservation “ has encroached upon [Ontario’s] jurisdiction.”

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2022 Conservation Electricity Climate Change 130

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2022

As part of our commitment to create a clean energy future for all in the Pittsburgh region, DLC is increasing opportunities for customers and communities to experience the many benefits of electric mobility while addressing one of our area’s largest sources of carbon emissions and air pollution —?

Electricity 52

Electricity Air Pollution Greenhouse Carbon Emissions 52

Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

To meet our climate goals, a massive acceleration in the global deployment of clean- energy technologies is needed now. These two key ocean-climate solutions were featured at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum (GCEAF) which brought together clean-energy leaders from around the world to accelerate the clean-energy transition.

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Clean Energy Ocean Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 45

Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

State and federal officials move forward plans and policies for water conservation, conveyance, and climate resilience. Kermanian , and Julie Miles The winter of 2022-23 brought historic levels of precipitation to California after years of deep drought , dwindling reservoirs, and groundwater depletion. By Michael G. Romey , Lucas I.

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2023 Regulations 2024 Climate Change 147

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2022

Here are 64 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 Earth Day Renewable Energy Clean Energy 107

Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

While cities may be the front lines of climate action, the federal government and the state of California have committed historic levels of support during the past two years. Specific programs within the IIJA will provide new funding for local governments focusing on reducing emissions from the transportation sector, including $89.9

Clean Energy 130

Clean Energy Climate Change Government Electricity 130

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The agreement, which the Union of Concerned Scientists is a party to, is part of an “Uncommon Dialogue” sponsored by Stanford University that aims to both accelerate large-scale solar in the United States while “simultaneously addressing conservation and community opportunities and challenges.” Single projects can be hundreds of megawatts.

Solar Power 267

Solar Power Fossil Fuels Electricity Technology 267

Washington Nature

JULY 11, 2023

A Prosecuting Enforcement Attorney for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Organization (NOAA), Jennifer grew up viewing sea turtles as magical symbols of longevity, survival, and adaptation, and they came to represent her dedication and lifelong commitment to environmental conservation.

Ocean 75

Ocean Conservation Technology Technology 75

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2022

Here are 53 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 62

Conservation Earth Day Recycling Clean Energy 62

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 19, 2022

Here are 66 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 62

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 62

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Here are 36 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. Thank you for your leadership! -- Dec.

Conservation 62

Conservation Greenhouse Climate Change Clean Energy 62

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. This requires accelerating the energy transition to clean and renewable sources in a way that is equitable. Water conservation. Source: US Drought Monitor. Green infrastructure.

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Climate Change Technology Technology Fossil Fuels 263