PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

As EQT CEO Toby Rice argued in the slide deck Callahan provided, China needs US natural gas to reduce its dependency on the use of coal to generate electricity and reduce power plant emissions. They agreed that what they were finding was “just the tip of the iceberg.” Read more here. [In Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2021

Of Agriculture: Secretary To Tour Urban Gardens Building Resilient Communities -- Ag Progress Days: Exhibits Focus On Animal, Plant Diseases, Invasive Pests [Aug. Seeks Cooperation With China On Climate, But Not At Any Price -- Financial Times: U.S.

Fossil Fuels 59

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

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

Conservation 92

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E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Enacted in 2019, the CLCPA transformed the state’s earlier clean energy standard efforts from administrative fiat to law and sets more aggressive goals to reduce statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions economy-wide to 60% from a 1990 baseline by 2030, and 15% from a 1990 baseline by 2050. 1, 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

23 Innovative CEOs Enabling And Expanding Decarbonization; Part Of Global Clean Energy Action Forum Erie 2030 District Achieves 22.4% Decline In Energy Use; $4.6 Million In Energy Savings; 14.6% Decline In Energy Use; $4.6 Million In Energy Savings; 14.6% Decline In Energy Use; $4.6

Conservation 52

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Modeling by the Union of Concerned Scientists says it is possible to slash heat-trapping emissions by more than half by 2030, with “deep” and “direct” reductions. It also requires a deep reduction in fossil fuel finance and an opening of the vaults for clean energy. trillion to $1 trillion. But it is not even close to enough.

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Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

Worse than that, it might end up misdirecting the world’s clean energy efforts into dirtier than appreciated energy technologies because of the country’s ongoing dependence on coal-fired energy. Basic reasoning suggests the manufacturing shift must have added to solar’s carbon intensity.

Electricity 140

Electricity Fossil Fuels Government Carbon Emissions 140

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

On October 13, the US Department of Energy awarded two hydrogen hub projects that include Pennsylvania-- a natural gas-based Appalachian Hub in Western PA, West Virginia and Ohio and a Mid-Atlantic Hub in eastern PA, Delaware and New Jersey based on the use of renewable and nuclear energy to make the hydrogen.

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Natural Resources 77

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Acknowledging that the United States is a leading contributor to carbon emissions, the Biden administration has committed to cutting US emissions 50 to 52 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. EIA also projects US battery storage capacity to more than double in 2023. times current levels by 2035.

Electricity 351

Electricity Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 351

Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Introduction Hydrogen has been dubbed the “Swiss army knife” of clean energy, given its potential to become a tool to cut emissions in key sectors, as well as to assert U.S. global energy leadership and increase our nation’s competitive edge. Lifecycle GHG Emissions (kg CO2e/kgH20) PTC Value ($/kg H2) 2.5-4

Fossil Fuels 78

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 29, 2024

In my retelling of the show, I quickly pointed out that the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change had by then concluded that “most” of the increase in average global temperatures since 1950 was “very likely” due to the increase in human-made carbon emissions. ExxonMobil is still funding those folks, big time.”

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

18 Webinar On New Research On Community Exposures To Oil & Gas Development & Groundwater Contamination In Beaver, Greene & Washington Counties [PaEN] -- Lock Haven Express Letter: Who Does Senator Yaw Represent?

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Clean Energy 2007 98

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2023

31 -- PennLive: Gun Owners Defend Their Rights At PA Capitol Rally; ‘Guns Are Not Inherently Violent’ 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: June 13, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas Electricity Carbon Emissions Cooling 82

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

In addition to all those benefits, solar schools projects have immense local benefits such as reducing carbon emissions and creating family sustaining jobs.” Related Article - Solar Energy At Schools: -- Pennsylvania Catches Up In National Rankings For Solar Energy Adoption By Schools; G.E.T.

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Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 76

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 18, 2023

Steel Is Progressing Toward Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals [ 2022 ESG Report ] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Carnegie Mellon ($3.1 million), Thar Energy ($2.2 Steel Is Progressing Toward Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals [ 2022 ESG Report ] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Carnegie Mellon ($3.1 million), Thar Energy ($2.2

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Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 100

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

On June 7, the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held its third information session on carbon capture technology and covered its job potential, how it could help reach a net-zero carbon emissions goal and the environmental and other impacts and risks. So it's important that we be mindful of all of that.

Regulations 57

Regulations Technology Technology Natural Gas 57

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2023

StreamWatch Volunteer Training May 20 In Monroe County [PaEN] -- CBF: Proposed Settlement Of Lawsuit Against EPA For Failing To Hold Pennsylvania Accountable For Meeting Chesapeake Bay Water Pollution Reduction Goals Focuses On Actions In 7 PA Counties [PaEN] -- New State Health Plan Identifies Health Issues Related To Natural Resource Extraction, (..)

Conservation 98

Conservation Earth Day Natural Gas Climate Change 98

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Wilkes-Barre Times Editorial: Wildfire Smoke A Reminder Of Our Shared Vulnerability [PaEN] -- Tribune-Review Column: Where There's Smoke, There's Wildfires And Serious Questions To Answer - By Lori Falce, Tribune-Review Community Engagement (..)

Natural Gas 70

Natural Gas Climate Change 2023 Conservation 70

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Allegheny County; Private Gas Well, Propane Found And Secured -- Post-Gazette: 2 Killed In An ‘Absolutely Extreme’ Home Explosion In Crescent Twp., Schuylkill County -- Altoona Mirror: Rep.

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 2024 77

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

“According to estimates from the Natural Resources Defense Council, Pennsylvania has missed out on more than $1.67 And we’ve lost a significant opportunity to reduce the carbon emissions that are making the Climate Crisis worse every single day. Pennsylvania is a net energy exporter. We’ve lost a lot of money.

Climate Change 115

Climate Change Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 115

Circle of Blue

APRIL 5, 2023

By Keith Schneider, Circle of Blue – April 5, 2023 For decades, leading US farm leaders likened efforts to rein in harmful climate change as attacks on agriculture itself, aligning with oil and gas industry groups to block policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. greenhouse gases.

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Carbon Emissions Greenhouse Renewable Energy Climate Change 334

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

It gives you an in-depth view of environment and energy issues being reported by media across Pennsylvania. Are You Telling Your Story? Send articles, comments to: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com. CLICK HERE to View or Print the May 22 PA Environment Digest.

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conservation Electricity 64

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

billion in investment in clean, reliable energy sources. Yaw’s own test of having baseload generation diversity-- one third, one third, one third-- that he outlined in 2023. PJM said the new generation capacity includes almost all investor-driven renewable energy and storage-- 50.8% Read more here. [It Read more here.]

Electricity 85

Electricity Greenhouse 2028 Renewable Energy 85

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2023

THURSDAY 10:00: Philadelphia LNG Natural Gas Export Task Force hearing on LNG terminal proposal in Philadelphia. THURSDAY 10:00: Independent Regulatory Review Commission meets to consider Final Emergency Regulation Setting VOC/Methane Limits On Conventional Oil and Gas Operations. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Earth Day Conservation Carbon Emissions 101

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2023

Energy Information Administration (EIA)-- -- Natural Gas: Pennsylvania’s marketed natural gas production, primarily from the Marcellus Shale, reached a record 7.6 So it seems to me, and I love it when people say, oh, well by 2035 we're going to have totally clean energy. What's the backup?

Nuclear Power 94

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy 94

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Proposal To Construct 2 Solar Energy Facilities To Provide Electricity To Compressor Stations In Columbia, Wyoming Counties [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Partners Host Feb. 23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- Penn State Hosts Feb.

Conservation 98

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy 2024 98

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2023

CNX said the region is the textbook location for a clean hydrogen hub due to its unique access to ample low-cost natural gas feedstock, end-user demand, workforce and technology capability, and carbon sequestration potential. 9 to 15 - 25 Days Of Shale Gas Water Withdrawals Without Permission; Wastewater Pipeline Spill.

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Natural Gas Technology Technology Carbon Emissions 121

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2024

.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] House next voting day April 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 39, 30 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day April 8, 9, 10, 29, 30 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- DEP: 86% Of Conventional Oil & Gas Well Owners Did Not Comply With Waste Disposal, Production (..)

Natural Gas 99

Natural Gas 2024 Carbon Emissions Conservation 99

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2021

They also worry that the injections could touch off small earthquakes, similar to those that were triggered in Ohio and Texas by underground injections of wastewater from natural gas and oil drilling. Before natural gas is burned, hydrogen and CO2 can be separated out.

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Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Nitrogen Oxides 98

Arnold Porter

AUGUST 6, 2021

Transformative investments in clean energy transmission, EV, and hydrogen infrastructure through provisions incorporated in the Energy Infrastructure Act ( S. Clean Corridors Program. million is directed toward passenger ferry grant programs to replace existing ferries with electric and other low carbon ferries.

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Electricity Recycling 2021 Technology 52