Legal Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Leading this subnational trend, California officials launched the Subnational Methane Action Coalition, an international partnership between subnational governments that have some responsibility in overseeing or regulating sources of methane emissions. This year, several jurisdictions announced new methane regulations. Since the E.U.

Paris Agreement 173

Paris Agreement 2030 Regulations Waste 173

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2024

Approximately 223 tons of carbon dioxide and 27,040 tons of methane were released, which represents approximately 10 percent of the total recorded methane emissions in Pennsylvania in 2022, based on DEP’s inventory of self-reported emissions data. VOCs are a precursor to ozone, which is known to cause adverse health effects.

Natural Gas 88

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Pollution Control Air Pollution 88

Law Columbia

MAY 31, 2024

Tokyo High Court On February 22, 2024, the Tokyo High Court ruled against an appeal in the Yokosuka climate case. This blog post introduces two judgments of the Yokosuka climate case, one issued in January 2023 and the second in February 2024. The case was filed by 45 residents in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture in 2019.

Carbon Dioxide 59

Carbon Dioxide Paris Agreement Climate Change Nuclear Power 59

Greenbuilding Law

OCTOBER 29, 2023

California has just enacted the Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosures Act which requires the disclosure of specified information about net zero claims, carbon offsets, and more by businesses, including by an untold number of companies located beyond the Golden State’s borders. All information documenting how.

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse Fossil Fuels Law 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Coming off its recent decision requiring all new passenger cars and trucks be zero-emission by 2035, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is developing a first-of-its-kind regulation to reduce emissions from heavy-duty vehicles like delivery vans, big rigs, box trucks, and buses. The rule would also reduce NOx and PM2.5 Volvo Trucks USA.

Climate Change 265

Climate Change Electricity Nitrogen Oxides Fossil Fuels 265

Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 23, 2024

The next step is the release of the draft regulations, by April 2024. The draft regulations will then be followed up with final rules, so that the emissions cap is active by the start of 2025. The emissions cap regulation has already been delayed repeatedly. We can’t afford further delays in this key policy.

2030 116

2030 Climate Change Greenhouse Government 116

The Energy Law Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The two bureaus stated their focus for fiscal year (FY) 2022 would be on the development of regulations to address the IIJA requirement; accordingly, both BOEM and BSEE have budgeted funds for FY 2023 to develop such a framework. Easements and rights-of-way may provide more flexibility to the agency in structuring the authorizations.

Carbon Dioxide 105

Carbon Dioxide Regulations 2022 2023 105

Law Columbia

JUNE 6, 2024

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) issued an advisory opinion on April 21, 2024 in response to a request submitted by the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law (COSIS). 52-54) and acknowledged the critical role the ocean plays in regulating the climate system (para.

Law 84

Law Ocean Climate Change Atmosphere 84

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 28, 2022

6 was enacted, the plants have emitted more than 29 million tons of heat-trapping carbon dioxide, 28,000 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), and 16,000 tons of sulfur dioxide (SOx). The OVEC coal bailouts, which the PUCO approved in 2014, were set to expire in 2024 and only applied to utility customers who had a stake in OVEC.

Renewable Energy 326

Renewable Energy Nitrogen Oxides Electricity Clean Energy 326

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

31 More Abandoned Conventional Well NOVs On February 6 & 7, 2024 , DEP did routine inspections of 27 more conventional wells operated by Rock Oil Resources, Inc. On February 12, 2024 , DEP conducted a complaint investigation in Waterford Township, Erie County related to conventional gas wells operated by Medina Res Dev Co.

Natural Gas 79

Natural Gas 2024 2023 Carbon Dioxide 79

Law Columbia

MAY 22, 2024

On May 21, 2024, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) delivered a long-awaited Advisory Opinion on climate change and international law. This marks the first time that an international tribunal has issued an advisory opinion on State obligations regarding climate change mitigation.

Climate Change 120

Climate Change Paris Agreement Ocean Sea Level 120

Law Columbia

JUNE 7, 2024

Creator: George Stoyle The oceans absorb large quantities of the carbon dioxide emitted by human activities. In its advisory opinion rendered on 21 May 2024, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) avoided this ambush.

Climate Change 82

Climate Change Paris Agreement Ocean Law 82

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2023

Methane emissions are the second-largest cause of global warming after carbon dioxide, and controlling them is increasingly considered a key to arresting climate change. Sharing Findings Environmental groups that share findings from their high-tech devices with regulators and gas operators report mixed results.

Air Pollution 94

Air Pollution Regulations Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 94

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Of Environmental Educators Announce 2024 Award Winners [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: Outside Education, Experiences: Scovens Sisters Spark Students’ Stewardship Of Nature -- LancasterOnline: Mira Lloyd Dock Award Recognizes Marlisa Yoder-Bontrager For Tree Planting Efforts -- Energy Assn.

Conservation 87

Conservation Air Pollution Climate Change Renewable Energy 87

Law Columbia

MAY 24, 2024

On May 21, 2024, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) released its long-awaited advisory opinion on climate change. The first, known as greenhouse gas (GHG) removal , seeks to mitigate climate change by pulling GHGs – most commonly carbon dioxide – out of the atmosphere and durably storing them.

Carbon Dioxide 68

Carbon Dioxide Ocean Climate Change Atmosphere 68

Greenbuilding Law

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The LEZ promotes the shift from fossil fuel to the use of greener modes of transportation such as electric vehicles and all electric public transportation to reduce carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane from motor vehicle exhausts. using 1,175 cameras to monitor which cars enter and exit the zone. Disadvantages: 4.

Greenhouse 52

Greenhouse Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels 2006 52

Law Columbia

MARCH 14, 2024

In the first months of 2024, legislators in four states— Maryland , Massachusetts , New York , and Vermont —have pushed for legislation that would collectively require large fossil fuel producers and refiners to pay for hundreds of billions of dollars of state-level climate adaptation infrastructure.

Fossil Fuels 59

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Regulations Carbon Dioxide 59

Ocean Conservancy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Compiling this list has made me even more hopeful for what we can achieve together in 2024. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the California Air Resources Board (CARB) waiver request for the Ocean-Going Vessel At-Berth Regulation. Let’s do it again in 2024. Fortunately, we have much to celebrate in 2023.

Ocean 99

Ocean 2023 Conservation Carbon Dioxide 99

Circle of Blue

MARCH 21, 2023

Over $150 million in President Biden’s proposed 2024 budget would fund dredging projects and flood mitigation studies throughout Michigan. trillion proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year includes $157 million for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over a plan to expand toxic sediment dumping grounds.

2023 130

2023 Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Dioxide Clean Water Act 130

Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

Utilities Commission (NCUC) to “take all reasonable steps” to achieve a 70% reduction in carbon dioxide ( CO 2 ) emissions from electric generating units (EGUs) by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality for the utility generation system by 2050. regulated by the Utilities Commission; and 2. January 22, 2023.

Law 52

Law 2021 Natural Gas 2030 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2024

Federal regulators are set to subsidize billions in new fossil fuel infrastructure and unproven technologies but little attention has been paid to the health and safety implications of the production, transportation, and storage of hydrogen and carbon dioxide,” said Matt Kelso, Manager of Data & Technology at FracTracker Alliance.

Fossil Fuels 48

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Electricity Technology 48

ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This bill reauthorizes the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 through 2024, directs NOAA to provide block grants to states to support state coral reef management and restoration and establishes a National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Program, among other provisions. Nominations are Dec.

2021 98

2021 Ocean Carbon Dioxide 2022 98

Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In addition, increased fossil fuel use for hydrogen production may require additional pipelines to transport carbon dioxide to authorized sequestration sites if the CO 2 is not reused for enhanced oil or gas recovery, or in the production of higher value chemicals or products. Siting and permitting.

Fossil Fuels 78

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2028 Natural Gas 78

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Note: In December, 2022, DEP finalized regulations reducing volatile organic compounds and methane from existing conventional and unconventional oil and gas facilities. The conventional regulations were challenged in Commonwealth Court by conventional oil and gas operators. Read more here. [In Read more here.]

Regulations 90

Regulations Air Pollution Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 90

Legal Planet

MAY 13, 2024

Trump recently told Big Oil executives over dinner that they should give him $1 billion in campaign donations because he planned to immediately reverse climate regulations, the New York Times and Washington Post both reported. It includes only completed actions, not proposed regulations. March 6, 2024. March 28, 2024.

Paris Agreement 351

Paris Agreement 2024 Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 351

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 20, 2024

In October 2022, DEP assessed a $670,000 against Shell Pipeline Company, LP and its contractor Minnesota Limited LLL for violations of its permit and other laws and regulations that occurred in 2019 and 2020 during pipeline construction. Read more here.] Read more here on criminal charges. and found it to be abandoned and not plugged.

2024 80

2024 Waste Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 80

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

National- $3.62 National- $3.62

Natural Gas 88

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Politics 88

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2024

Says City Of Lancaster Trying To Pass The Buck In Stormwater Lawsuit -- Inquirer: Water Privatization Is Coming Under Renewed Scrutiny From PA Lawmakers, Regulators As Consumers Sour On Rate Increases -- Wilkes-Barre Times: Casey Announces $1.35 Posted: April 7, 2024] PA Environment Digest

Earth Day 60

Earth Day Conservation Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 60

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2024

National- $3.58

Carbon Dioxide 87

Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Earth Day Electricity 87

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Posted: March 31, 2024] PA Environment Digest Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- PA Assn. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Climate Change 78

Climate Change Conservation 2024 Carbon Dioxide 78

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Of Agriculture Honors 300-Year-Old Chester County Farm -- DCNR Blog: Message From The Secretary On New Beginnings In 2023 - By DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn [PaEN] -- The Allegheny Front: Meet The Nominees For PA’s 2024 River Of The Year -- Public News Service: Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership Has Tracked The Planting Of More Than 5.9

Natural Gas 48

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation 2023 48

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

16 - 22 -- PA Solar Center Sept. 22 Webinar: Solar + Storage + Micrograms = Energy Freedom [PaEN] -- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Fall Migration Underway; Other Upcoming Events -- Penn State’s Great Insect Fair Returns To Snider Ag Arena Sept. 30 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: USDA To Host Walk In Penn’s Woods Event Oct. 2023 Pennsylvania Botany Symposium Oct.

Natural Gas 66

Natural Gas Climate Change Conservation Carbon Dioxide 66

Law Columbia

AUGUST 23, 2022

The stick takes the form of a “methane emissions charge,” which EPA must collect from certain entities in the oil and natural gas sector, unless and until stringent regulations controlling the sector’s methane emissions are implemented. Starting with methane was likely more politically feasible than carbon dioxide for several reasons.

Carbon Dioxide 102

Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Regulations 2016 102

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

DEP is requesting a written response by January 15, 2024 from the operator on how they plan to correct the violations and bring the site into compliance. tons, carbon dioxide- 13,222,354.96 Read more here. It also offers a review of trends in research findings. Read more here. Methane emissions were reported as 165,793.87

2023 110

2023 Natural Gas 2022 Waste 110

Clean Energy Law

JANUARY 25, 2024

By Joshua Bledsoe , Kevin Homrighausen , and John Detrich On December 2, 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final report that substantially increases estimates of the social cost of greenhouse gases (GHG), including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide (collectively, SC-GHG).

Greenhouse 147

Greenhouse Carbon Dioxide 2008 2016 147

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 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 -- April 8-- Senate Appropriations Committee meets to consider Senate Bill 831 (Yaw-R- Lycoming) (..)

Carbon Dioxide 76

Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Politics 2024 76

Law Columbia

APRIL 25, 2024

However, when BLM published its final rule on April 10, 2024, revisions to the proposed rule had eliminated nearly all of its ancillary climate benefits. This blog post provides a brief history of BLM’s Fossil Fuel Waste Rule, and explains why and how the ancillary climate benefits vanished from the final regulation. 25378, 25380 (Apr.

Fossil Fuels 59

Fossil Fuels Waste Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas 59