PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Wolf: 2021 Climate Impacts Report Projects Pennsylvania Will Be 5.9°

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Natural Gas 2008 Natural Resources 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Billion Endowment -- DEP Issued 754 Notices Of Violation For Defective Oil & Gas Well Casing, Cementing, The Fundamental Protection Needed To Prevent Gas Migration, Groundwater & Air Contamination, Explosions [PaEN] -- PA Assn. Imagine A Clean Energy Future 5th to 12th Grade Student Competition Submissions Due Feb.

Clean Energy 80

Clean Energy Natural Gas Earth Day Conservation 80

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Resources 95

Natural Resources Conservation Recycling 2024 95

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 21, 2023

Of Health Apologizes For Not Listening To Communities Suffering Health Impacts From Shale Gas Development; New Health Study Results ‘Just The Tip Of The Iceberg’ Post-Gazette Editorial: Who Pays For Natural Gas Development’s Harm? Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: August 21, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Recycling 80

Recycling Conservation Law Waste 80

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Most of the 41 counties projected to experience population declines happen to overlap with the conventional and unconventional oil and gas producing counties in the state. And Pennsylvania really stands to gain from the fact that we've protected the natural resources of our land and kept our sense of place." Read more here.

Natural Gas 86

Natural Gas 2020 2010 Natural Resources 86

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: May 22, 2023] PA Environment Digest Acquires PA-Based Plants & Goodwin Well Plugging Firm To Create Methane Emission Offsets House Environmental Committee Holds May 22 Hearing On Hydrogen Hubs & Climate Change PUC Alerts Consumers To Electricity Price Changes Coming June 1-- From 20.7%

Conservation 75

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy 75

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The number of supporters on this letter demonstrates the strength and breadth of public support for eschewing the Commonwealth's dependence on fossil fuels and for prioritizing an equitable transition to an economy fueled by clean energy and energy efficiency innovation. Resource Link: -- DCED: Gov.

Fossil Fuels 65

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Climate Change 65

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Billion Endowment -- Inside Climate News: In Dimock, Susquehanna County, A PA Town Riven By Fracking, Concerns About Ties Between A Judge And A Gas Driller Over Recent Attorney General Settlement -- Better Path Coalition Hosts Feb. 23; Transportation- Feb. 23; Transportation- Feb.

Conservation 107

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Air Pollution 107

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Pennsylvania has long been a leader in energy production from wood, to coal, to natural gas. While energy has brought immense benefits to the Commonwealth, it has come at a terrible cost in the form of adverse health impacts, especially on children. NewsClip: -- AP: Gov.

Greenhouse 110

Greenhouse Regulations Clean Energy Electricity 110

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 24, 2023

With renewable energy, like solar and wind, becoming cheaper and easier to scale up, there has never been a better moment for governments to transition away from the fossil fuel industry and its destructive impacts on the environment, the climate and communities. However, this year’s edition of Energy Futures could prove to be very different.

Fossil Fuels 79

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Paris Agreement Government 79

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The next General Assembly and Governor-elect Shapiro can improve the law by (1) strengthening the definition of "clean H2," (2) conditioning credit eligibility on a timely transition to clean H2, and (3) establishing state community protection and benefit standards. However, the H2 subsidy in Act 108 has two major flaws.

Fossil Fuels 90

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Clean Energy Law 90

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

One of the most significant changes to be filed is "enhance resource accreditation" that would more accurately assess the reliability value of natural gas-fired power plants which accounted for 70% of the power plant outages in PJM during Winter Storm Elliot.

Natural Gas 78

Natural Gas 2026 Electricity 2025 78

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 79

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Natural Resources 79

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Mercenary hackers stole data that Exxon later cited in climate lawsuits -US prosecutors Yahoo News PaulaR Tue, 11/07/2023 - 17:23 Thursday, October 12, 2023 Read more Raphael Satter & Christopher Bing WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. org Summary ExxonMobil is a fossil fuel company headquartered in Irving, Texas. and Chevron Corp CVX.N

2017 52

2017 2021 2011 Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Recycling Natural Resources Waste 64

PA Environment Daily

JULY 3, 2023

Pennsylvania continues to lead the way in developing and using natural resources to improve the lives of Americans and others around the world. Steel, coal, lumber, natural gas, and industrial chemicals have been, and still are, industries that have taken care of families across the Commonwealth.

Electricity 70

Electricity Cooling Natural Gas Natural Resources 70

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

On September 1, The Center Square reported the state Department of Health is inviting citizens to file environmental health complaints related to natural gas development. Visit Health’s Oil and Natural Gas Production Health Concerns webpage for more information. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Natural Resources Fossil Fuels Climate Change 103

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. National- $3.62

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Politics 96

PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2024

" The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

2028 76

2028 Natural Gas Clean Energy Natural Resources 76

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

These violations are the most frequent committed by unconventional shale gas operators, according to DEP’s 2021 Oil and Gas Program Annual report , which reported 196 NOVs for failing to report or correct casing and cementing violations in 2021 alone. Sturgis B 1003H (2021) -- STL Resources LLC - Gallagher Twp. Washington Twp.

2016 104

2016 2017 2018 2020 104

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. National- $3.08 National- $3.08

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Electricity Politics Natural Resources 101

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Myers Family Farm In Centre County Receives 2023 PA Leopold Conservation Award [PaEN] -- PA Dept. 13 -- Warren Times: Audubon Community Nature Center To Host Day Camp Jan. 29 -- DEP Sets Feb.

Natural Gas 48

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation 2023 48

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Of Human Services To Extend Federal Drinking Water, Wastewater Bill Assistance Programs [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approves 6 Natural Gas Drilling Water Withdrawal Renewals For 7.1

Natural Gas 66

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels 66

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2023

To Treat Mine Drainage In Schuylkill County [PaEN] -- DEP Accepting Applications For Small Business Advantage Grants For Energy Efficiency, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Conservation Projects -- DEP PA Clean Water Academy: Releases Training On Guiding Principles Of Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration -- Warren Times: Northwest PA Woodland Assn.

Natural Gas 86

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Recycling Conservation 86

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2023

What We (Don’t) Eat -- PA Energy Development Authority To Meet Aug. What We (Don’t) Eat -- PA Energy Development Authority To Meet Aug.

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy Natural Resources 90

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Wolf Touts PA's Leadership In Clean Energy Transition At Global Clean Energy Action Forum In Pittsburgh Team Pennsylvania, Co-Chaired By Gov. 15 PA Resources Council Pittsburgh Reuse Fest Provides Opportunity To Donate Items To Nonprofits For Reuse Register Now For 2022 Pennsylvania Litter Summit Nov.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Conservation Natural Gas Air Pollution 52

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 98

Conservation Electricity Air Pollution Recycling 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2023

It’s 2023, and our children still have lead in their drinking water. It’s 2023, and we still have hundreds of thousands of abandoned wells emitting methane into the air we breathe and the water we drink. Advance renewables and accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy that actually creates higher paying jobs.

Climate Change 98

Climate Change 2023 Clean Energy Regulations 98

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 100

Conservation Earth Day Natural Gas Climate Change 100

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

20 to 26 - 15 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Plugging Abandoned Shale Gas Wells; Revolution Pipeline Land Slip; Brief Compressor Fire; Crypto Mining? Million In 37 Clean Energy Projects In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: USDA Sends PA $5.2

Conservation 99

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 99

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2023

DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. Senate returns to voting session Feb. 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule -- March 7-- Governor’s Budget Address House returns to voting session ?????? -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events WEDNESDAY 10:00: Agenda Posted.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Air Pollution Electricity Natural Resources 94

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

On March 22, DEP presented a 10 point plan for improving DEP permit reviews to the Senate Appropriations Committee as part of Acting Secretary Richard Negrin’s presentation on DEP’s FY 2023-24 budget request. Forming Work Group On Climate/Clean Energy, Co-Chairs Announced In response to a question from Sen.

Clean Energy 89

Clean Energy Natural Resources Technology Technology 89

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

According to estimates from the Natural Resources Defense Council, Pennsylvania has missed out on more than $1.67 Comitta called for hearings on the failure of the Commonwealth to invest in the state's clean energy infrastructure. Pennsylvania is a net energy exporter. We haven’t even given RGGI a chance.

Climate Change 113

Climate Change Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 113

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 20, 2023

Of Health Apologizes For Not Listening To Communities Suffering Health Impacts From Shale Gas Development; New Health Study Results ‘Just The Tip Of The Iceberg’ [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette Editorial: Who Pays For Natural Gas Development’s Harm? 23 Webinar On Gridscale Solar Energy Facilities -- PennDOT Announces $33.8

Conservation 93

Conservation Natural Gas 2002 Electricity 93

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Shapiro’s FY 2023-24 budget request. Thank you for the opportunity to present Governor Shapiro’s proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Plugging the abandoned oil and gas wells helps get us there by reducing 8% of the methane emissions from Pennsylvania.

Climate Change 88

Climate Change 2004 2023 Natural Gas 88

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 62

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conservation Electricity 62

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Air Pollution Conservation Renewable Energy 84