PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 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 80

Natural Gas Natural Resources Climate Change 2024 80

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2023

“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.

2025 93

2025 Conservation Natural Gas Natural Resources 93

Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 14, 2023

December 14, 2023. General Assembly returned to a very aggressive effort to influence environmental rules in 2023. Farm Act of 2023 (Senate Bill 582) and the Regulatory Reform Act of 2023 (House Bill 600) all contained provisions weakening existing environmental protections and in some cases preventing adoption of new standards.

2023 52

2023 Clean Water Act Waste Law 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

On September 21, The Conservation Fund and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry announced the 436-acre expansion of Pinchot State Forest following final transfer of the land to DCNR. Over a mile of the historic trolley line runs through the 436 acres.

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Conservation Natural Resources Electricity 63

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 95

Climate Change Natural Gas 2008 Natural Resources 95

PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

On May 18, the Natural Resources Defense Council released a new report illustrating how the PJM Interconnection plans to speed up the queue for new generation projects will likely be insufficient for states committed to renewable portfolio standard requirements. Read more here.] PJM expects this new approach to accelerate its process.

Renewable Energy 65

Renewable Energy Clean Energy Natural Gas Electricity 65

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 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.

Recycling 86

Recycling Natural Gas Natural Resources 2024 86

PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

As an environmental organization, we have accepted the ‘fact’ of our state’s natural gas leases, but have worked for the past 15 years to minimize the disruption and damage caused to our state forest by Seneca’s industrial-scale footprint. Photo: Example of Pine Creek Watershed shale gas drilling industry impacts, FracTracker Alliance.)

Natural Gas 67

Natural Gas Natural Resources Electricity 2017 67

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Some of the wells were leaking natural gas to the atmosphere. DEP issued multiple violations to each well and requested the operator to submit a written report by November 30, 2023 on how the wells will be brought into compliance. [ Some of the wells were leaking natural gas.

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas 2023 Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere 63

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 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. 19 & Feb. 19 & Feb. 19 & Feb.

Natural Gas 76

Natural Gas 2028 Fossil Fuels 2023 76

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 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 80

Natural Gas Climate Change Politics Conservation 80

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 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.

Earth Day 78

Earth Day Recycling Fossil Fuels Conservation 78

PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2023

Related Articles: -- DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept. Related Articles: -- DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept. Related Articles: -- DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept. Of Health Awards $2.5 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2022 Electricity 93

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 90

Natural Resources Conservation Recycling 2024 90

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 66

Natural Gas Electricity Conservation Air Pollution 66

PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

Related Articles - University Of Pittsburgh Study: -- Pitt School Of Public Health, PA Dept Of Health Abruptly Pull Out Of Oct. Related Articles - University Of Pittsburgh Study: -- Pitt School Of Public Health, PA Dept Of Health Abruptly Pull Out Of Oct. Of Health Awards $2.5 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 83

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

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% Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: May 22, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Conservation 71

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy 71

PA Environment Daily

JULY 24, 2023

Of Environmental Professionals Now Accepting Nominations For 2023 Karl Mason And Walter Lyon Awards Reminder! Entries For PA Resources Council Lens On Litter Photo Contest Due Oct. Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: July 24, 2023] PA Environment Digest PA Statewide Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Oct.

Conservation 82

Conservation Waste Radiation Renewable Energy 82

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 72

Recycling Conservation Law Waste 72

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 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.

Earth Day 83

Earth Day Conservation 2024 Recycling 83

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2022

Dubaich, DCNR Bureau of Facility Design and Construction As the state’s leading conservation agency, DCNR strives to model practices that conserve and sustain our natural resources. By 2030, the department will derive 50 percent of its electric from renewables. Reprinted from DCNR Good Natured Blog.)

Electricity 52

Electricity Renewable Energy Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 52

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In short, we urge you to prioritize sustainable industries, particularly the rapidly growing renewable energy, battery storage, electric vehicle, and energy efficiency sectors. Billion Thru 2042; No Regard For Environmental Compliance Record [PaEN] -- DEP Approves PennEnergy Resources 1.5

Fossil Fuels 61

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Climate Change 61

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. 23; Transportation- Feb.

Conservation 100

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Air Pollution 100

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

At the same time, consumers in environmental justice communities should not continue to face disproportionate economic and environmental burdens associated with high local emissions (although not exclusively attributable to electric generation) or the solutions advanced to address those high emissions. NewsClip: -- AP: Gov.

Greenhouse 104

Greenhouse Regulations Clean Energy Electricity 104

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Electric heat pumps, for example, are a cleaner and cheaper way to heat buildings than gas appliances powered with hydrogen, and electric cars are more cost-effective than cars powered by H2 fuel cells. And "to the maximum extent practicable" two hubs must be located in regions "with the greatest natural gas resources."

Fossil Fuels 82

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Clean Energy Law 82

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 72

Natural Gas 2026 Electricity 2025 72

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 24, 2023

In 2021, Minister of Natural Resources Johnathan Wilkinson shared a directive with the CER to include modelling in the next edition of Energy Futures that is aligned with Canada’s commitment to achieve net-zero by 2050. This edition of Energy Futures is set to be released in late spring 2023.

Fossil Fuels 79

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Paris Agreement Government 79

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. Read full statement.

Natural Gas 74

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Natural Resources 74

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2024

On February 28, Ohio US Senator Sherrod Brown and Oregon US Senator Jeff Merkley introduced the Protecting American Households from Rising Energy Costs Act , legislation that would ban the export of crude oil or liquefied natural gas (LNG) to our biggest adversaries: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Read more here. Read more here.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas 2026 2024 2005 106

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 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. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities?

2024 83

2024 Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 83

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 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. Click Here to watch online. Room 140 Main Capitol.

Natural Gas 91

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Natural Resources Technology 91

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 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. 22 DEP Awards $39.6 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb.

Natural Gas 71

Natural Gas Conservation Natural Resources Fossil Fuels 71

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

Unconventional shale gas operators were issued a total of 1,310 notices of violation in 2023, according to DEP’s December 29 Workload Report. DEP issued 1,360 NOVs to unconventional shale gas well operators in 2022 and 1,323 NOVs in 2021, according to DEP’s 2022 Oil and Gas Program Annual Report. Fayette County.

2023 111

2023 Natural Gas 2022 Waste 111

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Unconventional shale gas operators were issued a total of 1,103 notices of violation so far in 2023, which means they are on track to exceed the 1,234 violations DEP issued them in 2022, according to DEP’s newly released 2022 Oil and Gas Program Annual Report. Butler County; -- Roulette Oil & Gas, Inc.:

2023 115

2023 Natural Gas 2022 Waste 115

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) announced he is the recipient of the 2023 Shale Gas Advocate Award from the Marcellus Shale Coalition. Yaw also said he had measures enacted into law that help expand access to natural gas service for underserved and unserved households, as well as reduce surface impacts from unconventional gas wells.

2023 114

2023 Natural Gas Electricity 2008 114

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 64

Electricity Cooling Natural Gas Natural Resources 64

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 99

Natural Gas Natural Resources Fossil Fuels Climate Change 99