PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2023

Steel Reaches Tentative Settlement Over Air Pollution Following 2018 Fire At Clairton Coke (Coal) Works Plant [No Specifics Yet] -- WHYY: Philly Officials Say Water Is Safe After Bucks County Chemical Spill, How Do We Know That? Million To Support 22 Environmental Restoration Projects In Southwestern PA [ Jan.

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Earth Day Air Pollution Conservation 105

PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 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: May 14, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Renewable Energy 101

PA Environment Daily

MAY 25, 2023

. -- 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.

Natural Gas 111

Natural Gas Air Pollution Politics Carbon Dioxide 111

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire November 20 PA Environment Digest 75 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic Shapiro Administration Now Accepting Nominations For 2024 Governor's Award For Environmental Excellence State Dept.

Natural Gas 89

Natural Gas Recycling 2023 Air Pollution 89

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 541 ) -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan. 14 to 20 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Jan. PA Bulletin, page 541 ) -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan. The deadline for applications is April 5.

Natural Resources 118

Natural Resources Natural Gas Regulations Environmental Protection 118

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire April 17 PA Environment Digest 68 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic Inside Climate News: Gov. 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Waste Solar Power 98

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire December 25 PA Environment Digest 68 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec.

Conservation 95

Conservation Electricity Air Pollution 2010 95

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

28 [PaEN] Help Wanted -- Help Wanted: Armstrong Conservation District - Agricultural Technician [PaEN] Upcoming Events -- Our Pocono Waters Hosts 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 84

Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 84

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

-- EQB To Meet Nov. 14 Webinar On Streamside Tree Planting Effectiveness [PaEN] -- ??

Conservation 75

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Recycling 75

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 69

Natural Gas Conservation Air Pollution Waste 69

PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2023

of Health, University Of Pittsburgh For Update On Studies Of Health Impacts Of Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept. of Health, University Of Pittsburgh For Update On Studies Of Health Impacts Of Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept.

Recycling 98

Recycling Natural Gas Conservation 2023 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

3 PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Feb. 3 PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Feb. 28 to Feb. 28 to Feb. 17 - Apply For USDA Rural Energy For America Program, G.E.T. 17 - Apply For USDA Rural Energy For America Program, G.E.T.

Conservation 102

Conservation Recycling Air Pollution 2023 102

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

2023 Watershed Forestry Summit In Altoona [PaEN] -- Inquirer: These Philly High School Kids Are Trying To Clean The Schuylkill River - With Mussels -- Western PA Conservancy Hosts April 18 Webinar On Helping Elk Creek Thrive In Erie County [PaEN] -- PA Society For Ornithology Third Annual Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation June 9-19, Sign Up Now!

Natural Gas 78

Natural Gas Conservation Fossil Fuels Climate Change 78

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

Of course, we had all these smells last week, and now people are beginning to realize that the air is a big, serious problem too,” said Baumgardner. The emergency flaring of natural gas at the plant triggered when there are malfunctions, caused a separate light problem.

Air Pollution 98

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2017 Waste 98

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

16 to 22 - 2nd Abandoned Shale Gas Well Pad? On Reporting Unauthorized Spills, Releases PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - September 23 PUC To Seek Public Comment On Proposed $100,000 Penalty Settlement With Mifflin Energy Corp. Lehigh County Register Now! Lehigh County Register Now!

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Electricity Conservation Air Pollution 85

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2023

Partners Host June 8 Webinar - Solar Successes & Lessons Learned From PA School Case Studies Nature At Risk: Are Bats Flying Back From The Brink? The June 5 PA Environment Digest is now available. Dive Deeper Biennial Water Resource Conference For Educators Set For Sept.

Natural Gas 86

Natural Gas Air Pollution Conservation Waste 86

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

From January 28 through February 3, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 640 inspection reports that resulted in reporting 23 violations of environmental regulations-- 7 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 15 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Waste Regulations Air Pollution 95

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

20 to 26 - 15 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Plugging Abandoned Shale Gas Wells; Revolution Pipeline Land Slip; Brief Compressor Fire; Crypto Mining? Marcellus Drilling News: DEP Approves Catalyst Energy Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well In McKean County [Jan. Penn State Extension Hosts Feb.

Natural Resources 98

Natural Resources Conservation Recycling 2024 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 739 ) -- EPP Renewable Energy, LLC - Landfill Gas Facility: DEP received application for WMGM055 General Permit for landfill gas facility in Cumru Twp., PA Bulletin, page 770 ) -- Regency Marcellus Gathering, LLC - Chapin Dehydration Station: DEP approved Air Quality Permit for dehydration units in Monroe Twp.,

Natural Gas 115

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Renewable Energy 115

PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2024

The Beaver County Environmental Mitigation Community Fund was created as part of a May 2023 consent order and agreement signed between DEP and Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC that resolved air quality violations at the Shell plant from October 2022 through April 2023. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

2023 110

2023 Conservation 2028 Electricity 110

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 1, 2023

Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- PA Oil & Gas Industry Has Record Year: Cost, Criminal Convictions Up; $3.1 29 In Allegheny County, Susquehanna Valley Areas -- DEP Declares Air Pollution Action Day In Allegheny County For Friday, Dec.

Air Pollution 52

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2023 2022 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 20, 2023

WEDNESDAY 8:50: Joint Legislative Budget & Finance Committee meeting to adopt House Resolution 87 (Daily-D-Montgomery) study of wildlife conservation corridors. Click Here to watch live. Room 8E-B East Wing. Click Here to watch live.

Solar Power 121

Solar Power Air Pollution Natural Gas Politics 121

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2023

Shapiro’s Budget Proposes Major Initiative To Speed Up DEP Permit Reviews/ Inspections; Double Oil & Gas Fund Investment In State Parks/Forests Infrastructure [PaEN] -- DEP Budget Testimony: Increasing Permitting Efficiency, Cleaning Up Legacy Pollution, Investing In Communities, Holding Companies Accountable [PaEN] -- DEP Offers 10 Point Plan (..)

Air Pollution 67

Air Pollution Natural Gas Climate Change Electricity 67

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

This well was issued violations for methane leaks on August 23, 2023. DEP inspection reports found each of the wells exhibiting signs of casing failure and the soil gas readings outside the well-bore “which is a source of pollution to the groundwater.” DEP’s inspection report had no follow-up for the well owner. Comitta, Sen.

2024 116

2024 Waste 2014 Recycling 116

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire November 7 PA Environment Digest 77 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues All Articles & NewsClips In This Week’s Digest By Topic Gov. 15 DEP Hosts Dec. 15 DEP Hosts Dec. 15 DEP Hosts Dec.

Air Pollution 52

Air Pollution Radiation Conservation 2022 52

Law and Environment

MAY 12, 2023

After weeks of hints and leaks, yesterday morning (May 11, 2023), EPA proposed a new rule regulating emissions from power plants. SO2, and NOx – harmful air pollutants that are known to endanger public health. Fossil power plants could offset emissions by investing in new natural gas and renewable energy generation sources.

Greenhouse 130

Greenhouse Clean Air Act Air Pollution Natural Gas 130

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PERI Pollution Indexes Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

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. water resources.

Waste 52

Waste Climate Change Conservation 2023 52

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- DEP Approves Permits For Transcontinental Gas Regional Energy Access Expansion Pipeline Project in Luzerne, Northampton, Bucks, Chester, Monroe Counties [PaEN] -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Feb. 23; Transportation- Feb.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Air Pollution Radiation Conservation 106

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Steel For Clairton Coke (Coal) Works For 2nd Quarter [PaEN] -- WESA: Allegheny County Levees $307,000 In Fines On US Steel For Clairton Coke (Coal) Works Air Pollution Violations -- TribLive: U.S. Steel Ready To Close 3 Of 10 Batteries At Clairton Coke (Coal) Works -- StateImpactPA - Reid Frazier: U.S.

Conservation 108

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Air Pollution 108

PA Environment Daily

JULY 16, 2023

Gasoline Stations And Aging Underground Storage Tanks In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- TribLive: Protect PT Seeks Support For Proposed Ordinance Regulating Shale Gas Wells In Penn Twp., Potter County -- DEP Blog: Do You Know What’s Below? Issued $301,725 In Stipulated Penalties To U.S.

Conservation 94

Conservation Air Pollution Natural Gas Clean Energy 94

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

PaEN] -- Northeast PA Environmental Partners Announce 2023 Environmental Partnership, Shelburne And Emerging Leaders Award Recipients [PaEN] -- Richard Negrin Sworn In As DEP Secretary By Gov. Thank you for your leadership! -- Pennsylvania Envirothon Team Places 2nd In International NCF- Envirothon Competition! Shapiro With Former Sen.

Conservation 97

Conservation Climate Change Solar Power Natural Gas 97

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Updated Background -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: Marsh Creek State Park Once Again Site Of Cleanup Due To Mariner East Pipeline Construction In Chester County -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: Material Leaks Into Tributary Of Marsh Creek State Park At Site Of Mariner East Pipeline Spill In 2020 -- DEP Publishes Final Guidance On Environmental Consideration In (..)

Conservation 108

Conservation Electricity Air Pollution Recycling 108

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 June 2018, DEP finalized an Air Quality General Permit to reduce methane emissions from new unconventional oil and gas operations. On December 2, the U.S.

Regulations 110

Regulations Air Pollution Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 110

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 17, 2023

The first oil or gas well hydraulically fracked was a conventional well in 1963 in Warren County. 2023 is the 20th anniversary of the drilling of the first shale gas well in Pennsylvania that was also the first shale gas well fracked in 2004. Click Here to find oil and natural gas facilities near you.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Waste Regulations Air Pollution 98

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The oil and gas industry had a record 2022 in many ways-- natural gas prices increased over 94.7 The industry generally had record LNG natural gas exports linking the U.S. DEP also ordered a “top to bottom” review of how it regulates underground natural gas storage areas. Read more here.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Waste Regulations 2022 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Yaw Touts New $154 Million Agriculture Conservation Program In Lycoming County -- Registration Open!

Conservation 111

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day 111