PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Spotlight PA: Gov. Of Revenue Reports August State Revenue $27.1 Million Below Estimates; Year-To-Date $27.2 Million Below Estimates -- Independent Fiscal Office Reports August Tax Tax Collections $8.7 Million Above IFO Estimates; Year-To-Date $65.4

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Amid Pipeline Leak, Crude Oil Price Gains [Oil, Natural Gas Industries Again Poised To Profit From War] -- USA Today: Could Israel-Hamas War Raise Gasoline Prices To $5?

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Graphic by Danielle Anz It’s an understatement to say that 2023 was a transformative year for the U.S. And through it all, we (the staff and faculty of UCLA Law and Berkeley Law) will be here to offer analysis backed by research, unique legal perspectives, innovative policy proposals, and informed political commentary.

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Legal Planet

APRIL 22, 2024

Because they just “weren’t registered” or they “weren’t interested in politics,” according to this Ipsos survey. The data from 2023 demonstrates that countries can cut rates of tropical forest loss if they garner the political will to do so, and the countries that have accomplished this can provide lessons for others.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Justice Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Mastriano, After Big Defeat To End 2022, Climbs Back Onto Political Stage -- PennLive: Republican Sen. Mastriano, After Big Defeat To End 2022, Climbs Back Onto Political Stage -- PennLive: Republican Sen. Shapiro -- Gov. Mastriano Considering Run For U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2023

By Dave Jenkins, Conservatives For Responsible Stewardshi p The following goest essay first appeared in the Erie Times on March 27, 2023 -- We are at an inflection point on energy: 2022 was the first year when global investment in carbon-free sources of energy matched investment in fossil fuels.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 8, 2024

it’s not for nothing that 2023 has been called a banner year for state climate action. In July, the governor signed six bills to expand clean energy and energy efficiency programs and environmental protections in Michigan. Since then, more states have become involved, and state policies have become more aggressive.

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Legal Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

One year on, we have a clearer picture of what we vaguely knew already: the biggest-ever climate law and its robust tax incentives is igniting the clean energy transition but is not moving us off fossil fuels fast enough. The full suite of current policies on the books as of June 2023 drives U.S. Biden signed on Aug.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The right-wing approach to energy in this critical 2024 election is straightforward: The U.S. should prop up fossil fuels, constrain renewables wherever possible, and claw back the federal government’s historic investments in clean energy, while reinvesting in nuclear energy and new nuclear weapons.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 3, 2023

The most notable were the Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia case, striking down the Clean Power Plan, and the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, with its huge economic incentives for clean energy. Here’s quick rundown of what 2023 might hold in store. The Sackett case. Congressional hearings.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 13, 2023

I wrote then about this decision to stay quiet on the climate impacts of his legislation, asking “Can you build political support for climate action without actually connecting it to climate change?” One top finding of this Fall 2023 survey is that more than 40% of registered voters have heard nothing about the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It eliminates or slashes funding for clean energy and energy efficiency efforts throughout the Department of Energy and defunds a national Climate Corps , modeled after the New Deal era Civilian Conservation Corps. It blocks funding for state net zero programs and tighter building energy codes.

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Clean Energy Law

MARCH 18, 2024

Green , and James Bee On 15 March 2024, EU Member States endorsed the Belgian Presidency’s political deal on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), despite Germany abstaining from the vote. Davies , Michael D. For more information on the original proposal, refer to this Latham blog post.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2023

On August 14, the PA Association of Environmental Professionals announce winners of its 2023 student scholarships-- Elizabeth Bruner and Alysha Ulrich and the first winner of the new Zulene Mayfield Scholarship-- Grace Hassing. GPA, Alysha is majoring in Earth Science and Policy and minoring in Political Science and Environmental Inquiry.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

On 5 February 2024, the European Parliament and Council of the EU announced that they had reached a provisional political agreement on the text of the ESG Ratings Regulation (the Regulation). The agreed text was subsequently published on 14 February 2024.

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Vermont Law

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Beacon Blog: Consider It Briefed Environmental Justice in 2023: Equal Funding for All? Spurred by the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to inclusivity, economic security, and climate resilience, 2023 brings historic federal funding in the fight against climate inequities. 21, 2023), [link] 117-169, H.R.

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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).

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Although its track record has some complexities, this timeline of German actions shows just its early and sustained attention to clean energy policy: 1990. My foray into Germany climate policy left me with unanswered questions: What was the politics behind Germany’s history of climate action? trillion tons.]

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 16, 2023

Here’s the bottom line: Because of decades of politically motivated inaction from policymakers, especially in richer countries, and the greed of fossil fuel companies bent on extracting every last bit of profit, scientific projections show that we are currently on a trajectory to exceed 1.5˚C Even at about 1.1˚C

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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. Citing the FRA, MVP has filed motions to dismiss three active legal cases over federal permits.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2024

Awaits Zoning Approval -- PA Capital-Star Guest Essay: Time For Pennsylvania To Speed Up Transition To Clean Energy - By PennEnvironment -- DEP Awards $39.6 Awaits Zoning Approval -- PA Capital-Star Guest Essay: Time For Pennsylvania To Speed Up Transition To Clean Energy - By PennEnvironment -- DEP Awards $39.6

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 29, 2023

It’s meant to provide subsidies for clean energy projects in order to help Canada reach its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. Especially since renewable energy is already cheaper (not to mention safer and cleaner) than fossil fuel energy, even without carbon capture. It turns out, we were right to worry.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 4, 2023

While new all-electric buildings are cost-competitive and relatively easy to plan, electrifying existing buildings is more expensive and will require careful policy measures and strong political will. It’s made an excellent start, let’s hope that it keeps it up in 2023. And getting buildings to use electric appliances isn’t enough.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 13, 2023

Spring is a time of new beginnings, and this spring scientists are calling for financial institutions to start doing their part to limit the worst impacts of climate change and hasten a just, equitable transition to clean energy. degrees Celsius (2.7 trillion in the seven years since the adoption of the Paris climate agreement.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 9, 2023

11 Hearing On Bill To Expand Renewable Energy Mandates In Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards [PaEN] -- The Allegheny Front - Reid Frazier: What’s The Current State of Clean Energy Transition? -- Williamsport Sun Guest Essay: Refund Should Be Due For University Of Pittsburgh’s Shale Gas Health Impact Studies - By Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

“Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Rhodium reported that “the most rapid investment growth has been in clean technology manufacturing—with annual investment growing 125% year-on-year to $39 billion—and particularly within electric vehicle and solar manufacturing. Investment in clean energy production and industrial decarbonization rose 15% year-on-year to $61 billion.”

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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 (..)

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 25, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- December 25 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 1, 2024

But in trying to shape a regulation that would mollify opponents—largely industries responsible for the heat-trapping gases that cause climate change—the SEC failed to relieve investors of responsibility for determining how companies will fare in the clean energy transition.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The number of provisions in the IRA aimed at accelerating the transition towards clean energy are plentiful and evident, but most programs were not written into law with the intent to center marginalized communities. They did this while ensuring a democratic spirit of inclusivity of the neighborhood residents.

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HumanNature

MARCH 11, 2024

Guest Post by Vedanshi Nevatia , 2023-2024 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph. Sounding Green” has not only become politically correct, but also a possible finance-generating mechanism. Climate is a global issue and when complex political systems around the world are brought together, solutions cannot be straightforward.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 88 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership (..)

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2023

DeSantis Says He’d ‘Start Slitting Throats’ In Federal Bureaucracy If Elected President 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: August 5, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we’re contemplating the legislative year to come, it is important to understand the political landscape surrounding this legislative session. All told, Governor Newsom is proposing California scale back climate funding by about 7 percent ( compared to the 2023 budget ) to $48.3

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Climate Envoy Kerry: No Rolling Back Clean Energy Transition PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Inquirer: 100 Days: A Look At Shapiro’s ‘Common Ground’ Approach To Governing One Of The Nation’s Most Politically Divided States -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Pennsylvania’s House Takeover - A Tale Of Two Speakers - By Fmr Rep.

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