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Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 5.25.23

PA Environment Daily

. -- NOTE: Rodney R. Akers, Esq. Geological Survey Pennsylvania Water Science Center Spring Newsletter Now Available [PaEN] -- MCall: Lehigh Valley Community Speaks Out Against Proposed Massive Slate Belt Warehouse Park -- LancasterOnline: Park City, Conestoga River Areas Key To Lancaster’s Plan For Development -- DCNR: Gov.

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21 Projects Honored With The 2023 Governor's Award For Environmental Excellence

PA Environment Daily

Twenty-one school, business and community projects were honored with the 2023 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence. These Allegheny River Towns are building on a strong collaborative history to promote sustainable community development through the shared lenses of: Equity, Food, Water, Energy, Air Quality, and Mobility.

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94 New Articles - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69 Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69

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A look back at significant decisions in climate litigation in 2022

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In July 2022, the High Court of England and Wales in R (Friends of the Earth Ltd and Others) v Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy found that the UK Government’s plans to cut carbon emissions were inadequate and breached national law. Uniper’s ICSID proceedings are currently paused until January 2023.

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Post-Gazette Editorial: Sale Of Last Coal-Fired Power Plant In Allegheny County Good Sign For Post-Coal Economy

PA Environment Daily

Even though the plant is brought online only during times of high demand, and thus high prices, it is still one of the biggest air polluters in the county. One analysis estimated the public health and environmental costs of these emissions added up to $100 million to $300 million annually. EIA Expects U.S.

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Hearings Start March 21 For DCNR, DEP, Agriculture FY 2023-24 Budget Requests

PA Environment Daily

Shapiro’s FY 2023-24 budget proposal on Monday, March 20. DCNR Posts FY 2023-24 Budget Proposal Documents DEP Posts Documents On Proposed FY 2023-24 Agency Budget Request DEP Staffing This budget expands DEP’s capacity by providing $5.75 Click Here for Proposed 2023-24 Budget Spreadsheet. Click Here for Gov.

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Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Proposes Major Initiative To Speed Up DEP Permit Reviews/ Inspections; Double Oil & Gas Fund Investment In State Parks/Forests Infrastructure

PA Environment Daily

It’s estimated that the more than 350,000 orphaned wells across our Commonwealth make up nearly 8% of our total methane emissions. Methane is particularly dangerous because it is up to 86 times more potent than Carbon Dioxide – warming our planet and contributing to air pollution that damages our lungs and our hearts.