Circle of Blue

APRIL 25, 2023

By Lester Graham, Michigan Radio – April 24, 2023 A forest expert at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is putting together a program to use trees to help keep sources of drinking water cleaner. The shade from trees cools the water which is becoming more critical as climate change is warming lakes and streams.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2023

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2023

Conventional Well Spills On August 7, 2023 , Red Jacket Energy LLC notified DEP of a crude oil and production wastewater release at its conventional 52A 18 CNGC3 oil well in Keating Township, McKean County. On August 7, 2023, DEP inspected the site and found an area 30 by 40 feet had been impacted by the spill. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

DEP did receive a notice of intent to plug the well on April 24, but no actions have been taken by the owner. DEP’s eFACTS database says Energy Exploration has 12 permits for conventional wells. This well was issued violations for methane leaks on August 23, 2023.

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Law Columbia

JANUARY 17, 2023

In December 2021, the Sabin Center launched the Peer Review Network of Global Climate Litigation (Network) , through which practitioners and scholars from the around the world act as “rapporteurs” for their jurisdictions, helping to update and maintain the Global Climate Change Litigation database (see also here and here ).

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

23 - 24 In Pike County; 60th Anniversary Of Site Dedication [PaEN] -- ​​ Armstrong Conservation District Hosts Sept. 24 Armstrong River Run & Watershed Walk To Benefit Local Watershed Groups [PaEN] -- Lancaster Clean Water Partners Host In-Person Municipal Stormwater Forum Sept. 25, Clipper Magazine Stadium, Lancaster. to 3:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2023

The April 24 PA Environment Digest is now available.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

23 - 24 In Pike County; 60th Anniversary Of Site Dedication [PaEN] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh Ranks Among 10 Best Small Cities For Outdoor Enthusiasts -- PA Solar Center To Honor 10 Organizations For Their Solar Energy Leadership In Chester County On Sept. Thank you for your leadership! -- We Remember Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

saying there was no basis for challenging a August 16, 2023 DEP administrative order. Great Cacapon Enterprises)-- but the application was withdrawn in 2023. On February 12, 2024 , DEP conducted a complaint investigation in Waterford Township, Erie County related to conventional gas wells operated by Medina Res Dev Co.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2023

Forest Service] in Mead Township, Warren County on March 23, 2023. [ The original NOV was issued on June 18, 2015 and a new NOV issued citing the current regulations on April 21, 2023. The original NOVs were issued on May 15, 2013 and July 25, 2013 and updated with a new NOV issued citing the current regulations on April 18, 2023.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2023

On September 27, the Department of Environmental Protection issued two formal notices of violations to Pennsylvania General Energy for pollution caused at the Loyalsock Creek construction site occurring from August 24 to September 6. We didn't fine them, per se, or institute a criminal action against them. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2024

The wells included-- -- Cranberry Township: Lalley 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, -- Pinegrove Township: Lambert 1, 2, 3, 6, 7; Hart North 5, 7, 8 DEP’s inspection reports [Lalley 1 - example] show the original violations issued for well abandonment were on or about July 20, 2022. Read more here. Read more here.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission regulations on climate disclosure, first proposed in March 2022 and likely to be issued in final form in October 2023, [1] have drawn considerable controversy and face an uncertain fate in the inevitable litigation. [2] This piece previously appeared in the CLS Blue Sky Blog.

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Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

This data is relied on by institutions worldwide, including the IPCC and IEA itself, to calculate their carbon footprint projections, including the sixth assessment report published as recently as March 2023. Department of Energy, February 24, 2022, [link]. Based on such data, the IPCC claims solar PV is 48 gCO2/kWh.

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CEQA Developments

MARCH 3, 2023

In a published opinion filed February 24, 2023, the First District Court of Appeal (Div. Regents of University of California (Resources for Community Development, Real Party in Interest) (2023 Cal.App.5th. Regents of University of California (Resources for Community Development, Real Party in Interest) (2023 Cal.App.5th.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2023

I think that was at 11:24 a.m. 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. From approximately 10:14 a.m. 27 releases.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JUNE 14, 2023

Photo credit: USDA Editor’s Note: This guest post by Michael Happ, Program Associate for Climate and Rural Communities at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, (IATP), discusses how popular conservation programs should focus on small-scale and sustainable farms, not industrial-scale farms. as it relates to EQIP.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 20, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 10:00: Independent Regulatory Review Commission meets to consider Final Emergency Regulation Setting VOC/Methane Limits On Conventional Oil and Gas Operations.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2023

Capitol 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: April 7, 2023] PA Environment Digest Are You Telling Your Story?

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2024

Shapiro Calls On Biden To Keep Pause On Permits For New LNG Gas Export Facilities Short IFO Reports 2023 PA Natural Gas Production Up 1.0% Shapiro Calls On Biden To Keep Pause On Permits For New LNG Gas Export Facilities Short IFO Reports 2023 PA Natural Gas Production Up 1.0%

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2023

On April 24, the Environmental Defense Fund announced the results of a new study that found 55,000 oil and gas wells owned by operators in Pennsylvania are at high risk of becoming abandoned leaving state taxpayers holding the bag for $3.7 billion in well plugging and cleanup costs. At least these were the wells DEP found doing inspections.

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HumanNature

JANUARY 23, 2023

Guest Post by Jackie Billotte , 2022-2023 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. One of the most iconic umbrella species and one of the ten most charismatic species, whose need for protection is well known 12 were still unable to provide adequate protection for other endangered species 13. This is true in conservation as well.

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ESA

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In this issue: Apply for the 2023 Katherine S. Applications are due January 1, 2023. The US Fish and Wildlife Service lists the Emperor Penguin as a threatened species, citing climate change as the primary threat to the species. State Attorneys General’ races could impact climate and energy policy. ESA at COP 27.

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ESA

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In this issue: Apply for the 2023 Katherine S. Call for climate and biodiversity experts to interact with the media. ESA seeks members willing to speak to the media ahead of international climate and biodiversity meetings. Apply for the 2023 Katherine S. 1, 2023, 12PM EDT. McArthur Graduate Student Policy Award.

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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. Abandoning Wells Without Plugging DEP issued 10 unconventional shale gas operators 20 notices of violation at 11 well pads during 2023 for abandoning wells without plugging them. Fayette County.

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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. DEP arrived at the plant on January 3, 2023 to start its investigation.

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Legal Planet

MAY 13, 2024

In his four years in office, Donald Trump rolled back essentially every existing federal policy to limit climate change. And we could see yet another U-turn in climate policy after the November election. And we could see yet another U-turn in climate policy after the November election. April 21, 2023.

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Corp Watch

MARCH 1, 2024

Amazon lobbyists face ban from European Parliament Politico PaulaR Fri, 03/01/2024 - 15:22 Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Read more GIOVANNA FAGGIONATO The company may regain access if it shows a ‘willingness to cooperate,’ says key lawmaker.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 31, 2024

Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, the company relentlessly gathers data every time an individual uses its website or its voice assistant in order to be able to sell more stuff. It is infamous for its use of low paid warehouse workers and delivery drivers who are tasked with delivering a wide variety of products to online shoppers.

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HumanNature

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Guest Post by Mary Witlacil , 2022-2023 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. With announcements from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) growing bleaker by the year, climate change activism has become increasingly bold and desperate. [1] They are both acts of pessimistic hope.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

On September 16, the Department of Environmental Protection published the Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy in the PA Bulletin that will now guide DEP’s permit application reviews and outreach efforts in environmental justice areas throughout the Commonwealth. Public meetings will be held-- -- October 11: Virtual , 5 p.m.—7

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Revenue from the 2023 Act 13 impact was already down 25%-- $105 million-- from the year before. Conventional Wells Abandoned By Quaker State On April 29, 2024 , DEP inspected a series of 12 conventional wells owned by Quaker State Corp in Irwin Township, Venango County. Read more here. Conventional well owners do not pay this fee.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2023

Are You Telling Your Story? East, Gulf Coasts -- The Guardian: ‘Tornado Alley’ Is Shifting Farther Into Eastern U.S.,

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2023

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 9:00: Agenda Posted.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2023

When Do You Evacuate? 6 In State College [PaEN] -- Schuylkill Action Network July 27 Stormwater Workgroup Meeting, Tour -- Reading Eagle: Reading’s Youth Interns Clear Storm Drains After July 9 Storm -- MCall: After Disastrous Weekend Flooding, Slate Belt Begins Long Process Of Recovery -- Gov. PA Statewide Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2023

2 At Elmwood Park Zoo, Montgomery County DEP Updates Location Of Scranton Public Hearing On Interim Final Environmental Justice Permit Review Policy Gov. 24 Webinar - Science Meets Community Engagement: The Delaware River Watershed Initiative Pike County Conservation District: What Is The Conservation Districts' Role? 30 to Oct.

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