PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

On August 23, the PJM Interconnection Critical Issue Fast Path Resource Adequacy stakeholder group heard testimony and suggestions on the issue of making electricity market changes to address nonperformance of natural gas and other generators during emergencies and events like Winter Storm Elliot in December. Read more here.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 21, 2023

But while greenhouse gas emissions may be reduced, a delivery fulfilled by a diesel-burning truck may lead to increases in emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxides and lung-damaging particulate matter. While the latter part of this conclusion is obvious, the former part isn’t as much.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Last month, the British-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) reported that London-based HSBC, one of the world’s top-10 biggest banks, has helped raise $47 billion for the fossil fuel industry since its 2022 announcement that it would not finance new gas and oil infrastructure. degrees Celsius, or 2.7

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

On May 1, the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee was told the wholesale prices of electricity in the PJM regional electric grid are too low to support coal and natural gas power plants. Why do we see these types of projects in the queue? Click Here Thomas’ presentation to the Committee.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2023

[Note: DEP has funded a methane overflight research study of its own to help identify methane emissions from oil and gas, coal mines and landfills. Methane from fossil fuel operations, agriculture, and other industries causes roughly 30% of today’s global warming, according to the Environmental Defense Fund. Read more here.

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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Shell faces lawsuit from climate change activists over fossil fuels Reuters | April 5, 2019 Environmentalist and human rights groups said on Friday they had started a lawsuit against Royal Dutch Shell in the Netherlands to force the energy firm to cut its reliance on fossil fuels.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

Homer City based its decision on several factors including the low price of natural gas, a dramatic spike in the cost of its ongoing coal supply, unseasonably warm winters and increasingly stringent environmental regulations. On April 3, Homer City Generation, L.P. Homer City will see tiered layoffs as a result.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Vehicles powered by biomethane consume about one percent of California’s transportation fuel, but in the first three quarters of 2023, biomethane used to fuel these vehicles accounted for 17 percent of LCFS credit generation. But what about the rapidly increasing credits generated by biomethane?

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Analysis from the green think tank, Ember shows high inflation rates are driven by the surge in coal-fired electricity as it is more financially viable than purchases of expensive natural gas. In 2023, the Mediterranean country generated a record 117.6 As a result, Turkish coal-power plants increased their output by 3.5%

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 20, 2024

Introducing the new climate villains: Rich Kruger, CEO of Suncor Greg Ebel, CEO of Enbridge Murray Edwards, Chairman of Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Greg Ebel registered 71 lobby meetings with the federal government in 2023. That means oil and gas companies are still releasing a lot of methane, a very powerful greenhouse gas.

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Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

First off, some facts and figures from Ember, which recently stated that both fossil fuels generation and CO2 emissions from the European electricity sector fell 19 percent last year alone. Renewables now account for 44% of the EU electricity mix and wind power is now producing more electricity than natural gas.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2023

As of June 20, 2023, the amount of CO2 [carbon dioxide] in the atmosphere has now risen to 421 parts per million, way past the level of 350 ppm considered safe. Because fossil fuels are used both to produce blue hydrogen and to operate its carbon capture technology, its carbon emissions are quite high. And it’s still rising.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2023

Natural Gas Drops 7% To 3-Week Low On Milder Weather Forecasts PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Scranton Times Editorial: PA Lawmakers Prove Bigger Isn’t Better -- PA Gaming Control Board Reports February Gaming Revenue Up 22% Over Feb.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 20, 2022

These higher costs are being driven by a major overreliance on natural gas, which has sharply spiked in price and is currently the dominant fuel source in the US for both home heating and electricity generation. These claims just add to the deluge of greenwashing and disinformation from the fossil fuel industry.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

“The Appalachian Hydrogen Hub is a vehicle for environmental racism, threatening Black communities already overburdened by air and water pollution with even more harmful fossil fuel and carbon capture infrastructure," said Archbishop Marcia Dinkins, Founder and Executive Director of the Black Appalachian Coalition. "In

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This legislation would be bad for new homeowners, bad for existing gas customers, and bad for the environment. The project would require at least a $150 million subsidy from existing gas customers. The subsidy would mainly benefit gas power plant expansions and fossil-fuel heated greenhouses.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Shapiro, Let's Hold Them Accountable - Support The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - By Rev. Shapiro, Let's Hold Them Accountable - Support The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - By Rev.

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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. Economic development policy is environmental policy.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Related Articles This Week: -- 9th Compendium Of Studies On Health & Environmental Harms From Natural Gas Development Released - ‘The Rapidly Expanding Body Of Evidence Compiled Here Is Massive, Troubling And Cries Out For Decisive Action’ [PaEN] -- Gov. Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2023

On October 17, the Public Utility Commission announced pipeline engineers from the PUC’s Safety Division are investigating an ongoing incident in Beaver County that has disrupted natural gas service to several thousand residents and businesses served by Columbia Gas.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 19, 2023

The Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule, which I’ve blogged about in detail before, will phase out fossil-fueled trucks over the next several decades. Unfortunately, not all the changes were so great—one notable revision would delay the electrification of thousands of natural gas-fueled waste trucks by several years.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

R2; Burlington Township, Bradford County , PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.9900 mgd; Approval Date: September 10, 2023. -- Renewal— Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC ; Pad ID: BUTLER (07 086) J; ABR-201309003.R2; R2; Springville Township, Susquehanna County , PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 5.0000 mgd; Approval Date: September 28, 2023. . ;

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 24, 2023

The world is moving away from fossil fuels. 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.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

17 [PaEN] -- NRCS-PA: Pennsylvania State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Jan. 18 [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: PUC Commissioners Ask For Permanent Federal Low-Income Water, Wastewater Bill Assistance -- Foundation For Sustainable Forests Woods & Water Film Series Jan. 19 & Feb. 19 & Feb. 19 & Feb. 19 & Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2023

Conventional Well Spills On August 7, 2023 , Red Jacket Energy LLC notified DEP of a crude oil and production wastewater release at its conventional 52A 18 CNGC3 oil well in Keating Township, McKean County. On August 7, 2023, DEP inspected the site and found an area 30 by 40 feet had been impacted by the spill. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Dauphin County [PaEN] -- Guest Essay: My Hometown Shows The Benefits Of The Fossil Fuel Industry Come At A Tremendous Cost - Gov. Shapiro, Let's Hold Them Accountable - Support The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - By Rev.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

FBP would treat fluids from the hydraulic fracturing process used to extract natural gas. In May 2023, there was a fire and explosion at the site that led to increased concern about the potential release of contamination. Shapiro, Let's Hold Them Accountable - Support The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - By Rev.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2023

DEP requested the operator submit a report by November 10, 2023 on how they will bring the wells into compliance. [ DEP inspection report- Smiley 1 ] On October 17, 2023 , DEP inspected two conventional wells-- Cobert 1 and 2-- in German Township, Fayette County operated by Diversified Prod LLC and found them to be abandoned and not plugged.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2023

2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Dauphin County Susquehanna River Basin Commission Holds Nov. 30 Guest Essay: My Hometown Shows The Benefits Of The Fossil Fuel Industry Come At A Tremendous Cost - Gov. 2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Dauphin County Susquehanna River Basin Commission Holds Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The Treasury Department’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) provides definitions of key terms in the statute, including lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, qualified clean hydrogen, and qualified clean hydrogen production facility. Click Here for the complete announcement and supporting analysis. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Abbott Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediate soil contaminated by a release of compressor oil for the pad located in Bridgewater Twp., PA Bulletin, page 6590 ) -- Range Resources-Appalachia, LLC: DEP issued a WMGR123 General Permit for an oil and gas wastewater processing facility located in Buffalo Twp.,

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The grant recipients, ranging from a small borough to rental car, garbage truck, and school bus companies, will replace 88 old gasoline or diesel vehicles with 78 electric and 10 renewable natural gas vehicles and install 36 chargers for electric vehicles. Posted: February 28, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

With initiatives like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a Clean Energy Standard, strengthening Act 129 energy efficiency programs, funding the Whole Homes Repair Act, and establishing building performance standards for existing buildings, we could go even further.” Posted: June 7, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2023

Researchers attribute 70 percent of the greening to CO2 fertilization from of fossil fuel emissions. Another nine percent is attributed to fertilizers derived from fossil fuels.) This is one reason why there was no runaway greenhouse warming when CO2 concentrations approached 20 times that of today.

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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

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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.

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