Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 17, 2023

cranks its air conditioners to get through historic high temperatures , the need for energy that slows, not hastens, climate change is more apparent than ever. Yet, in 2022, almost 40% of electricity in the US was generated by power plants fueled by natural gas. I’ll be using the term “gas” from here on out.)

Fossil Fuels 220

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Nitrogen Oxides Electricity 220

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Wolf: 2021 Climate Impacts Report Projects Pennsylvania Will Be 5.9° Wolf: 2021 Climate Impacts Report Projects Pennsylvania Will Be 5.9° EV Charging Network To Rivals In $7.5

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Natural Gas 2008 Natural Resources 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2023

Proposes Tighter Mercury, Air Toxics Standards For Coal-Fired Power Plants -- AP: States And Companies Compete For Billions To Make Hydrogen PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- The Center Square: State Budget Talks Halftime - Spend Money To Make Money -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: Gov.

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Earth Day Waste Clean Energy 101

PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2023

Breaking Down This U.S.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Politics Regulations Clean Energy 108

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Thank you for your leadership! -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Conservation 109

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2023

Barrow is an alumna of the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Spanish. Prior to her career at the Commission, Barrow spent time working as a Law Clerk for the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board in Harrisburg. She received her law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law.

2013 101

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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 83

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Natural Resources 83

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2023

Below is a state-by-state summary of how the New England chief executives included energy and climate in their first speeches as 2023 governors; links are provided for readers who wish to see the entire speeches. So what did the governors say? Rhode Island . Maura Healy is New England’s new governor (all the others are reelected).

Climate Change 191

Climate Change Clean Energy Renewable Energy 2030 191

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Recently, the Biden administration fast-tracked MVP as a rider in the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) —an act that had nothing to do with natural gas or pipelines—in the latest high-profile example of science being lost in the political process. This brought the case to the U.S.

Endangered Species Act 259

Endangered Species Act Politics Natural Gas 2020 259

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. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians.

2017 52

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2023

Natural Gas Production Will Be Exported -- The Center Square Guest Essay: Realizing Our Energy Potential And Ensuring Our Security - By Rep. Area Saturday In Bucks County -- City & State PA: Norfolk Southern Spent Millions On Lobbying And Political Donations In Harrisburg/Washington, D.C., Will It Pay Off?

Natural Gas 78

Natural Gas Politics Earth Day Electricity 78

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. Fossil power plants could offset emissions by investing in new natural gas and renewable energy generation sources. Emphasis added.] The Court rejected this approach.

Greenhouse 130

Greenhouse Clean Air Act Air Pollution Natural Gas 130

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Davis Announces Birth Of Daughter -- PA Capital-Star: New Biden Campaign Ad To Debut In Pennsylvania Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Threads PA Environment Digest Feed Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: September 5, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Clean Energy Recycling Conservation 109

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

Here’s How And Where To Find Them Other States/National/International -- Financial Times: UK Watchdog Bans Shell, Repsol And Petronas Greenwashing Ads On Environmental Benefits Of Their Products [Shell & Repsol Operate In PA] -- Bloomberg: Chevron Says Natural Gas More Than Just A Transitional Fuel -- U.S.

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas 2011 Conservation Clean Energy 102

Legal Planet

MARCH 21, 2023

This is the first of a series of posts previewing the Emmett Institute’s 2023 Symposium , coming up on April 12. For these reasons, we’re focusing on the climate impacts of the IIJA and the IRA for our 2023 Symposium— Make or Break: Transforming U.S. RSVP here ! Infrastructure to Meet Climate Goals —on Wednesday, April 12.

Law 130

Law Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Climate Change 130

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2023

2, 3, 4 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 2:00: Shaping The Pennsylvania Clean Energy & Efficiency Workforce Future Webinar. 1:00 to 1:45 p.m.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Clean Energy 2002 97

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

National- $3.62 National- $3.62

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Politics 103

PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2024

Billion In Federal Funding For Infrastructure, Clean Energy, Other Projects 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 13, 2024] PA Environment Digest

2028 82

2028 Natural Gas Clean Energy Natural Resources 82

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2023

26 Webinar: How Community Forests Provide Critical Environmental & Societal Services, Buffer Local Heat And Moisture Swings [PaEN] -- EPA Seeking Applications For $7 Billion In Funding To Bring Residential Solar Energy To Low-Income, Disadvantaged Communities, Deadline Sept. Of Environmental Professionals 2023 Annual Conference Sept.

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Politics Clean Energy 102

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Billion Endowment -- New Planet Philadelphia Radio Program Feb. Shapiro Will Not Execute Any Inmates While He Is In Office, Calls For Repeal -- TribLive: Sen.

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy 110

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2024

Said They Will Plug 4 Shale Gas Wells DEP Found To Be Abandoned And Not Plugged In September [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - January 20 [PaEN] -- DEP: From Jan. 15 Webinar Update On Large-Scale Solar; What Is Agrivoltaics? National- $3.08 National- $3.08 National- $3.08

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Electricity Politics Natural Resources 107

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Senate next voting day October 2, 3, 4 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TUESDAY 10:00: House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 1474 (Ciresi-D-Montgomery) expanding (..)

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Electricity Politics 108

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 49

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation 2023 49

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2023

Details Plan To Draw Clean Energy Facilities Into Oil, Coal Communities -- York Dispatch Editorial: Climate Change Is Here; We Now Must Deal With It -- WITF: Why There’s An Ode To Natural Gas In The Pennsylvania Capitol Building -- WTAE: U.S.

Natural Gas 100

Natural Gas Radiation Politics 2017 100

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania Senate next voting day Nov. Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania Senate next voting day Nov. Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania Senate next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Conservation Clean Energy Politics 103

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. Of PA [Utilities] -- TribLive: West Deer Twp.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Greenhouse 2024 Clean Energy 103

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Gas Rate Hikes -- Peoples Gas: Seeks Base Rate Changes To Support Pipeline Modernization Program -- Times Leader Guest Essay: Powering Up Consumer Savings With Natural Gas - By Gas & Oil Association Of West Virginia [Forgot About 2021-22 Price Spikes Already ?

Endangered Species Act 82

Endangered Species Act Natural Gas 2024 2023 82

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2023

21 to 27 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Jan. 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 Feb.

Natural Gas 114

Natural Gas Clean Energy Recycling Politics 114

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- DEP Issues Three More Air Quality Violations To Shell Petrochemical Plant In (..)

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Electricity Air Pollution Renewable Energy 107

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 106

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Clean Energy 2007 106

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 29, 2024

(Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images) Rose asked Tillerson open-ended questions on a range of subjects, including climate change and national energy policy. But in nearly every instance, Rose listened politely, refrained from challenging Tillerson on the facts, and went on to his next question.

Fossil Fuels 343

Fossil Fuels Climate Change 2007 Carbon Emissions 343

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2023

Natural Gas Storage Area Spills [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - August 5 [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On Section 401 Water Quality Certification For Equitrans To Replace Abandoned Natural Gas Storage Wells In Greene County Due To Coal Mining [PaEN] -- DEP Sets Sept.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Recycling Air Pollution Climate Change 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2023

Hours From Its Revolution Natural Gas Processing Plant In Washington County [PaEN] -- Observer-Reporter: Energy Transfer Natural Gas Cryogenic Plant Resumes Partial Operations -- StateImpactPA - Reid Frazier: Energy Transfer Natural Gas Plant Explosion Under Investigation In Washington County -- FracTracker Alliance Hosts Jan.

Natural Gas 49

Natural Gas Climate Change 2023 Electricity 49

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 91

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Recycling Conservation 91

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2023

2023 Watershed Forestry Summit In Altoona [PaEN] -- Utilizing Rainwater And Gravity: A Guide To Rain Gardens -- Delco Times: Covanta To Hold Public Meeting To Outline Plans To Cut Air Emissions At Waste-To-Energy Facility -- Susquehanna Greenway Cleanup Week April 15-23, Volunteers Needed!

Fossil Fuels 95

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Clean Energy Conservation 95

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 91

Natural Gas Electricity Carbon Emissions Cooling 91

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 94

Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy Natural Resources 94