PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

29; No Information Yet On Whether Oil & Gas Development Health Risks Will Be Included Health Department Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Pennsylvanians Near State’s Four Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept. 27 Western PA Conservancy Webinar: Benefits Of Water-Thirsty Trees Sept. 30 Manada Conservancy Hosts Sept.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 17, 2022

This week’ s episode of What’s Up With Water covers water-related financial risks and a mandate to conserve water in California. The first three months of 2022 were the driest on record in California, according to the Associated Press. He ordered state officials in March to develop emergency conservation rules.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

The Supreme Court of Japan may soon weigh in on a growing field of climate litigation in Japan against coal-fired power plants. On May 6, 2022, the Citizens’ Committee on the Kobe Coal-Fired Power Plant filed an appeal to Japan’s Supreme Court in Citizens’ Committee on the Kobe Coal-Fired Power Plant v.

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Circle of Blue

JULY 26, 2022

In France, nuclear power plants have been throttled back because rivers are too warm to cool the equipment. In the same area, the Central Iron County Water Conservancy District is advocating for the $260 million Pine Valley Water Supply project, currently under review for a right-of-way permit by the Bureau of Land Management.

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Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 17, 2022

The enrolled bill, now a statute known as the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 , is premised on the idea that “the State has the ingenuity to reduce the threat of global warming and make GHG reductions a part of the State’s future” by, among other things, achieving net zero statewide GHG emissions by 2045. only days from now).

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

The more recent Winter Storm Elliott which brought another severe and sudden cold snap- along with urgent calls for conservation -to our region during Christmas weekend is the latest example of extreme weather affecting the grid. Natural Gas Is An Intermittent Generator Rep. The penalties sparked at least 10 complaints pending at FERC.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire September 13 PA Environment Digest 26 New Stories - Real Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA PA Parks & Forests Foundation: Celebrate The Legacy Of Maurice K. 13 Hearing [If Needed] On RACT II Air Quality Plan For Keystone Station Coal-Fired Power Plant, Armstrong County Dept.

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Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

It authorizes the Utilities Commission to take “all reasonable steps” to achieve the CO 2 reduction goals and adopt a plan by December 31, 2022 to do so. As a first step, the Utilities Commission required Duke Energy to submit a proposed carbon reduction plan in May 2022. Carbon Reduction Plan. NCUC Order.

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Legal Planet

MAY 26, 2022

There is continuing conservative support for climate action. The British government is firmly in the grip of the Conservative Party. And yet, the UK remains firmly committed to climate action, in a way that would be unthinkable for American conservatives. Not so much here, of course, but in the UK. Download as PDF.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Of Human Services To Extend Federal Drinking Water, Wastewater Bill Assistance Programs [PaEN] -- WHYY: LIHEAPalooza Teaches Philadelphians How To Lower Utility Bills Friday -- Sustainable Community Network Of SW PA Webinar March 24 - Policy Connection - Environmental Justice.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2023

Armstrong County Nuclear Waste Dump -- Celebrate Pennsylvania Native Species Day May 18 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Audubon Nature Center Tween Trek April 6 -- The Nature Conservancy Receives $4.25 Million In Combined Investments For Appalachians.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- The Guardian: One Of The Worst Global Methane Leaks In 2022 Was In PA - Equitrans In Cambria County; Routine Abandonment, Non-Compliance Of Conventional Gas Wells [PaEN] -- Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2023

The March 27 PA Environment Digest is now available. Penn State Center For Pollinator Research Wants You To Vote In March Madness Bee Of The Year Contest Registration Open!

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Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

While it decreased the use of such plants some, they are likely to be used significantly more if Germany follows through on its pledge to shutter all of its nuclear plants by the end of 2022. should maintain and expand its fleet of highly-reliable, carbon-free, and 94 percent efficient nuclear power plants.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2022

17 to 23 PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approves Oil & Gas Development, Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Water Withdrawal Requests League Of Women Voters, Partners Host Jan. The December 26 PA Environment Digest is now available.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 17, 2022

By Mark Olalde and Maya Miller, ProPublica —August 16, 2022. The failures at Homestake are emblematic of the toxic legacy of the American uranium industry, one that has been well-documented from its boom during the Cold War until falling uranium prices and concerns over the dangers of nuclear power decimated the industry in the 1980s.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Feature-- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen -- Like With Natural Gas Infrastructure Today [PaEN] -- AP: Deadly Chocolate Factory Explosion Kills 3, 5 Missing (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Greg Vitali Named Majority Chair Of House Environmental Committee; House Appoints Committee Members [PaEN] -- DCNR State Parks Environmental Education Update - Vernal Equinox Edition [PaEN] -- Reminder: Penn State Extension Hosts 4-Part Educator Training Course: Carbon Incentives For Forest Owners Starting March 8 [PaEN] -- Brodhead Chapter Trout Unlimited (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

The legislation has strong environmental support as well, including from the Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, PennFuture and PennEnvironment. Mid-Atlantic Regional Director for Vote Solar Elowyn Corby said solar energy can help solve the climate crisis and improve the lifestyle of students and families in school districts.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

While PA Environment Digest’s priority is to highlight positive examples of environmental and energy leadership, 2022 is an election year which demands accountability to voters.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2021

Of Conservation Districts: Recognizes Pennsylvania Conservationists With 2021 Awards [PaEN] -- 7 Western PA Students Win National Garden Club Contests, Receive Prizes, College Scholarship [PaEN] -- 5 PA Winners Of National Assn. 26 In NE PA - Apply Now! State Game Lands 211, Dauphin, PA.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

Billion That Owns Nuclear Plants In PA -- Post-Gazette: Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Plant Part Of $3.4 Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) -- TribLive: City Of Pittsburgh To Continue Leasing Natural Gas Fueling Equipment -- AP: Vistra To Buy Energy Harbor For $3.4

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Has Endured A Drought In 2022, Will It Get Worse? 7 Screening Of Hurricane Agnes 50: Life After The Flood; It Happened Before And Flooding Will Be Worse In The Future Due To Climate Change [PaEN] - Health Department Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Pennsylvanians Near State’s Four Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2022

Wolf Ranks Near Bottom Of ALEC-Conservative ‘Economic Freedom’ Scorecard; Republicans Dominate Top Of List Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: March 27, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

18 -- Help Wanted: Manada Conservancy Land Protection Director [PaEN] American Rescue Plan Funding -- $11 Billion In Federal American Rescue Plan Funding To PA State Government, Local Governments Has Yet To Be Invested. Click Here to watch live. Read more here.] MONDAY 9:30 a.m.: WITF Smart Talk: Road Salt Hazardous To The Environment?

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2022

Corman Looks To Form Cryptocurrency Task Force Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: May 11, 2022] PA Environment Digest 2020 -- AP: Republicans Fear Far-Right Candidate Sen.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 25, 2022

. $420 Million : Second round of funding announced by the Natural Resources Conservation Service for watershed restoration, flood prevention, and dam repairs. Nuclear Decommissioning along the Great Lakes. An expert panel offered recommendations for decommissioning and monitoring the 38 nuclear power reactors in the Great Lakes region.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Only 25% of the over 40,000 permit applications DEP received in 2022, for example, came in the door complete. The Plan is aimed at concerns many legislators have about speeding up the permit review process and a DEP objective to improve the quality of permit applications submitted to the agency. That’s a big problem,” he said.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

In the 2022-23 fiscal year, DEP has conducted more than 71,000 inspections, taken final action on more than 27,000 permit applications and authorizations, and responded to 173 environmental emergencies so far. Our prior investments into electronic permit submission and additional tools for inspectors continue to pay dividends.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2022

Will Hash Out Clean Energy Details With Global Leaders In Pittsburgh Sept. Montgomery County -- TribLive: Changing Agricultural Landscape Leaves Fewer Farmers To Work Larger Farms -- MCall: Lehigh Valley Drought?

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Of Health: Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Near State's 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept. For Virtual Ohio River Basin Conference Oct. 27 Hearing On Biosolids Permit Revisions [PaEN] -- House Adds Sept.

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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.

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 4, 2022

As we are in the early days of 2022, I could again write that 2021 was the year climate change went mainstream. This involved continuing to decommission its last six nuclear power plants, even though a reversal would at least preserve some low-carbon electricity capacity. By Anders Lorenzen. All change in the White House.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2022

At least $12.5 million is to be used for methane abatement projects from plugging abandoned gas wells. -- $62.5 million for sewer and water infrastructure and stormwater mitigation, including riparian planting for carbon dioxide reduction, stream buffering and streambank restoration. -- $62.5

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 12, 2022

In the meantime, security of oil and gas supplies will continue to pose a challenge for Europe, and also for other regions, he said.”

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

3 PA Bulletin; More Oil & Gas Well Pad Cleanups; Facility Permits [PaEN] -- Health Department Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Pennsylvanians Near State’s Four Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept. General Counsel To Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- WNEP: John Levitsky, Luzerne Conservation District, Recognized With Thomas P. 22 [PaEN] -- Manada Conservancy Hosts Nov. 22 [PaEN] -- Manada Conservancy Hosts Nov. 24] And Dauphin [Nov.

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