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 81

Natural Gas Natural Resources Climate Change 2024 81

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

From February 4 to 10, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 623 inspection reports that resulted in reporting 65 violations of environmental regulations-- 49 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 16 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Waste Regulations Natural Resources 95

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.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Cooling 2023 96

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 64

Natural Gas 2023 Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere 64

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2023

Million Gallons/Day Environmental Defense Fund, Clean Air Council, Environmental Health Project Sponsor Ad Campaign To Finalize Strong EPA Oil & Gas Methane Emission Limits To Protect PA's Health & Climate Shell Petrochemical Plant Had 3-Hour Emergency Flaring Event To Burn Off Flammable Gases In Beaver County Allegheny County Health Dept.

Natural Gas 73

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Waste Conservation 73

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2023

From March 18 to 24, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 582 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 66 violations of environmental regulations-- 42 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 24 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

Waste 90

Waste Natural Gas Nuclear Power Regulations 90

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2023

The venting of natural gas started on or about August 27, according to the company, and involved gas venting from 13+ and 9+ inch annulus vents on the 9H shale gas well at the Cummings Lumber well pad in Troy Township, Bradford County. Read more here. Repsol also provided photos of the casing damage. Read more here.

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas 2023 Atmosphere Recycling 110

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2023

28, 2023 for the facility in Potter and Center Townships, Beaver County. ( 28, 2023 for the facility in Potter and Center Townships, Beaver County. ( 28, 2023 for the facility in Potter and Center Townships, Beaver County. ( PA Bulletin, page 2262 ) -- Seneca Resources Co., PA Bulletin, page 2262 ) -- Seneca Resources Co.,

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Waste 2023 Regulations 81

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Today, Pennsylvania is now facing the consequences of this corporate greed, of this legacy, of an industry that made a buck off of our natural resources and got away with abandoning gas wells without properly plugging them. Shapiro, Let's Hold Them Accountable - Support The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - By Rev.

Law 82

Law Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Natural Resources 82

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2023

From April 15 to 21, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 465 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 50 violations of environmental regulations-- 46 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 4 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

Waste 82

Waste Natural Gas 2013 Regulations 82

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 15, 2023

Specifically, people with asthma have a 4 to 5 times greater chance of having an asthma attack if they live near unconventional natural gas development wells during the production phase. " Data suggest that those who lived closer to greater intensity of unconventional natural gas development activities had the highest risk.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Air Pollution Natural Resources 2019 84

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

MAY 10, 2023

In an April 2023 DEP determination of whether natural gas drilling contaminated a Washington County family’s water well, DEP said the “widespread presence of PFAS” forever chemicals in fresh water may have led to “inadvertently” using contaminated water to frack a shale gas well. Read more here. Read more here.

Radiation 103

Radiation Waste 2019 2012 103

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

Martin Causer (R-Cameron) serves as Minority Chair and can be contacted by calling 717-787-5075 or by sending email to: mcauser@pahousegop.com.

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Waste 2017 Natural Resources 81

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 20, 2023

Forest Service] in Mead Township, Warren County on March 23, 2023. [ DEP is now monitoring cleanup efforts in the areas affected by the spill. Cameron Energy had a similar release due to a crude oil gathering pipeline failure at the USFS KL2 Well [U.S. DEP inspection report with photos.]

Natural Gas 74

Natural Gas Waste Natural Resources 2023 74

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

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

OCTOBER 7, 2023

DEP said it did not think the testing was necessary to establish a link between the contamination and oil and gas operations. Elevated levels of Radium-226 and Radium-228 are known indicators of oil and gas waste contamination.

Air Pollution 117

Air Pollution Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Natural Resources 117

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

JANUARY 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. 30 to Jan. 30 to Jan. Water Center At Penn Hosts Jan.

2024 90

2024 Conservation Recycling Waste 90

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

Shapiro Provides Fresh Support To Key Changes Recommended In 2020 Grand Jury Report To Tighten Regulation Of The Natural Gas Drilling Industry To Better Protect Public Health, Environment [PaEN] -- New State Health Plan Identifies Health Issues Related To Natural Resource Extraction, Climate Change In Top 5 Threats To Health Outcomes; No Update On (..)

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Regulations 2016 2020 93

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

The emergency flaring of natural gas at the plant triggered when there are malfunctions, caused a separate light problem. When it snows, the light scatter is appalling. That's what bothers me most of all,” said one neighbor of the Shell Plastics Plant in Potter Township, Beaver County. What Happens With Study Results?

Air Pollution 98

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2017 Waste 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 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.

2024 64

2024 Conservation Renewable Energy 2023 64

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 67

Natural Gas Electricity Conservation Air Pollution 67

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

House Committee Meets On Recycling Fee, Farm Solar The House Local Government Committee is scheduled to hold a voting meeting on House Bill 223 (Isaacson-D-Philadelphia) increasing the recycling fee on municipal waste disposed in the state to $5/ton from $2/ton ( sponsor summary ).

Recycling 63

Recycling Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 63

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

JULY 11, 2023

in Mercer County who appealed a major permit modification DEP granted to Tri-County Landfill who allegedly misrepresented the types of waste to be accepted at the landfill, including oil and gas waste. It's alarming that DEP wants to speed up permitting reviews to increase harmful oil and gas infrastructure in our state. “We

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Radiation 94

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

APRIL 24, 2023

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: April 24, 2023] PA Environment Digest PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues. Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Events. Click Here to search back issues of the Digest.

Earth Day 63

Earth Day Natural Gas Conservation Climate Change 63

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

The agenda for the December 1 DEP Oil & Gas Technical Advisory Board meeting includes updates on Chapter 78 regulation changes, the new federal abandoned well plugging program and more. The second draft of the second package-- dealing primarily with waste disposal, handling and similar requirements-- also was not completed.

Regulations 52

Regulations Natural Gas Environmental Protection 2016 52

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

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 72

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy 72

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. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Clean Energy 76

Clean Energy Natural Gas Earth Day Conservation 76

PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2023

"Officers of Roulette Oil & Gas Co, LLC have operated wells in Pennsylvania under the business names of the following 4 companies according to records on file with Department of Environmental Resources (DER), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Pennsylvania Department of State-- 1.

Environmental Protection 76

Environmental Protection 2003 Waste Atmosphere 76

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2023

The results of the study-- Toxicity And Chemical Composition Of Commercial Road Palliatives Versus Oil and Gas Produced Waters -- were published in the Journal Environmental Pollution on July 13, 2023. Regulation PA DEP banned the road spreading of unconventional shale gas wastewater in regulations adopted in 2016.

Waste 94

Waste Regulations 2016 2018 94

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

-- EQB To Meet Nov. In State College On Game Day -- Better Path Coalition Invites Submissions For ‘Worth Protecting’ Photo Book For New Governor, Legislators [PaEN] -- NRDC Blog: How Clean Is Pennsylvania’s New Hydrogen Subsidy? 14 Webinar On Streamside Tree Planting Effectiveness [PaEN] -- ??

Conservation 74

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Recycling 74

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.

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