Legal Planet

AUGUST 24, 2023

This is part of an occasional series of posts about the evolution of pollution standards. Today’s subject is pollution control for new vehicles, which have been known to cause smog since the 1960s. The history of these pollution standards is quite distinctive. Congress adjusted the standards twice.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2023

“Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct. 27 -- ABC27 New: Dover Twp., York County Receives $5.8 27 -- ABC27 New: Dover Twp., York County Receives $5.8 27 -- ABC27 New: Dover Twp., York County Receives $5.8 27 -- ABC27 New: Dover Twp., York County Receives $5.8

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Environment, Law, and History

AUGUST 27, 2023

That’s quite different from the standards for industrial pollution sources, which Congress has always delegated to EPA. The reason may have been the high political stakes in the car industry or the relatively easier task of setting standards for new products in a single industry using a single energy process. EPA, 1973). Read more »

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Corp Watch

JUNE 7, 2023

USA: “The Coke Side of Life”—More Sugar, Less Science Union of Concerned Scientists PaulaR Thu, 06/08/2023 - 03:44 Friday, August 14, 2015 Read more Deborah Bailin Almost 130 years ago, Coca-Cola first quenched Americans’ thirst and splashed its irresistible blend of sugar and, yes, cocaine , across our taste buds and brains.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Shapiro concluded his remarks at the announcement by saying, “Look, there are far too many people demigoding in our politics today. The company has also been criminally charged with violations of the Air Pollution Control Act in Washington County. CNX committed crimes in our county. Why should we believe or trust them now?

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Million Initiative To Electrify Truck Fleets For Cleaner Air; Awards $1.7 7 Webinar On Where Solar Energy And Farming Meet [PaEN] -- Dec. 5 Penn State EarthTalk Webinar On Empowering Native Communities With Renewable Energy. PaEN] -- DCNR: Laurel Run Dam Removal Underway In Plains Twp.,

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 26, 2023

Road Salt, A Stealthy Pollutant, Is Damaging Michigan Waters Rivers and lakes are becoming saltier while law and practice limit effective responses. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – January 26, 2023 In a dim hangar outside of Traverse City, towering piles of white crystals cast a glow in the twilight.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 13, 2023

Since then, EPA has consistently regulated GHG emissions from motor vehicles, although the scope of EPA’s GHG emissions regulations has been the subject of a political tug-of-war. National League of Cities and U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2022

2 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment [PaEN] -- LehighValleyLive: DEP Requiring Allentown Company To Submit Cleanup Plan For 6,000 Gallon Fuel Spill In Bethlehem -- Group Against Smog & Pollution: Allegheny County Health Dept. 26 To Dec. Luzerne County -- Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2024

Funding For Former Cresson Ridge Industrial Site -- WHYY: Cleanup Of Former Oil Terminal Near Bartram’s Garden Gets Boost With EPA Funds -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Dead Fish, Spoiled Milk And Human Waste: Food-Waste Fertilizers Turn Up Noses -- WESA: Allegheny County’s Clean Air Fund Could Do More To Fight Pollution, Controller Argues -- Inside (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 26, 2024

Thompson Unveils Federal Farm Bill Text -- PA Capital-Star: Federal Farm Bill Text Released In US House, Setting Up Fight With US Senate -- Evangelical Environmental Network Applauds PA Cong.

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ESA

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It will likely be at least two weeks before the Senate takes up the legislation and the Senate will likely make major changes to the bill before passing the legislation for political and parliamentary reasons. Canada and other countries pledged to stop public financing of fossil fuel projects abroad by 2023. 3, 2021.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

EPA reissued the proposed UCMR 5 on February 22, which was first issued during the Trump Administration and requires sample collection for 29 PFAS between 2023 and 2025. In addition, EPA requested nominations for the next CCL in 2018 but has not published the final. Biden Backed Congressional Action to Designate PFAS as Hazardous Substances.

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