PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

19 EarthTalks Webinar: The Economic Impact Of Carbon Emission Trading Scheme On Building Retrofits [PaEN] -- Southwest PA Municipal Project Hub Will Help Municipalities In 10 Counties Apply For Historic Federal Funding To Develop Clean, Sustainable Economic Development Projects, Communities [PaEN] -- PA Taxpayers To Give $130.9

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A Greener Life

DECEMBER 27, 2023

But after years of continuous growth, it could mark an inflection point for both the transportation sector, and the oil and gas industry, against the backdrop of China’s dual-carbon goals, to peak carbon emissions before 2030, and reach carbon neutrality before 2060. Safety poses a challenge also linked to space.

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Natural Gas 2025 Electricity Carbon Emissions 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

As EQT CEO Toby Rice argued in the slide deck Callahan provided, China needs US natural gas to reduce its dependency on the use of coal to generate electricity and reduce power plant emissions. They agreed that what they were finding was “just the tip of the iceberg.” Read more here. [In Read more here. Read more here.

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Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 2024 128

Circle of Blue

JUNE 6, 2022

More coal and natural gas will certainly increase greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector. Kelly Sanders of the University of Southern California says the magnitude of a carbon emissions increase due to drought is difficult to calculate, owing to the complexity of electricity supply and demand.

Electricity 338

Electricity Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Wind Power 338

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.

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Conservation Air Pollution Climate Change Renewable Energy 108

Corp Watch

MARCH 8, 2024

Issued on: 09/01/2024 - 17:26 2 min Corporation TotalEnergies S.E. Issued on: 09/01/2024 - 17:26 2 min Corporation TotalEnergies S.E. allegations that they underpaid royalties on natural gas from federal and Indian leases, the U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Oil Giant's AFCON Sponsorship Denounced as Plot to Set Off Carbon Bombs Across Africa Common Dreams PaulaR Wed, 01/17/2024 - 14:46 Friday, January 12, 2024 Read more Brett Wilkins "As Africans, we need to show TotalEnergies the red card," said one climate campaigner. BRETT WILKINS Jan 12, 2024 4 Corporation TotalEnergies S.E.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 2, 2024

Image Image Products Oil / gas exploration and production, natural gas and LNG trading and transportation, oil refining, chemicals, solar and biomass development Protesting Total's role in Burma - Photo Credit TotalOutNow Summary Total is a fossil fuel exploration company. Justice Department said on Wednesday.

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E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The Council also established and consulted with sector-specific advisory panels and working groups to address carbon emissions in areas such as transportation, solid waste, and energy generation. The draft plan will likely change after the public process is complete, culminating in regulatory action to enact the final plan by 2024.

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Regulations Clean Energy 2030 Climate Change 52

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.

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Corp Watch

MARCH 1, 2024

Shell’s reckless divestment from Niger Delta SOMO PaulaR Fri, 03/01/2024 - 15:21 Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Read more Audrey Gaughran Shell cannot be allowed to divest from the onshore oil industry in the Niger Delta before it takes responsibility for its toxic legacy of pollution and the safe decommissioning of abandoned oil infrastructure.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 26, 2024

Corporation Shell Plc (Royal Dutch Shell) Image Image Products Liquefied Natural Gas, Lubricants, Natural gas, Petrochemicals, Petroleum The Corrib gas project of Royal Dutch Shell - Photo Credit William Murphy Summary Royal Dutch Shell is a fossil fuel exploration company.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 25, 2024

New Shell documents could aid climate cases, attorneys say Follow the Money PaulaR Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:59 Thursday, January 18, 2024 Read more Matthew Green, Merel de Buck & Birte Schohaus Latest Shell-files show that the company reflected on climate change caused by fossil products as early as the 1970s.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

In a landmark ruling in 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030. Shell is the major operator of the Athabasca Oil Sands project in Alberta, whose waste ponds are some of the biggest human-made structures on Earth.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 2, 2024

The significant growth of transport emissions come from an uneven pandemic recovery: car traffic continues to rise, while public transit ridership is still down. Alberta continues to generate more greenhouse gas pollution than any other province in the country, accounting for nearly 40 per cent of Canada’s emissions.

Greenhouse 98

Greenhouse Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

On February 14, 2024, Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, shared comments with Bloomberg TV on use of natural gas as a transition fuel and the Biden Administration's pause on new permits for LNG natural gas export facilities. What's The LNG Being Used For?

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Paris Agreement Climate Change 2024 105

Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

If this estimate is accurate, solar would not compare favorably with natural gas, which is around 50 gCO2/kWh with carbon capture, and 400 to 500 without. In its most recent report , the IEA predicts that China will continue to dominate solar energy production, delivering over 50 percent of solar PV projects globally by 2024.

Electricity 139

Electricity Fossil Fuels Government Carbon Emissions 139

Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The United States has natural advantages for hydrogen production because of its ample availability of feedstocks, storage, and adaptable natural gas supply infrastructure. As a result, the carbon emissions of hydrogen production can vary depending on the process used. Growth in the U.S. pdf (energy.gov).

Fossil Fuels 78

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2028 Natural Gas 78

Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

The decision to ditch coal was the biggest single action of its time to cut carbon emissions in North America. But what you probably haven’t heard is that our grid is getting dirtier again, with fossil fuels increasing in our electricity supply from burning natural gas.

Electricity 52

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

Acoel

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The willingness of the two potential rivals for the 2024 White House to cooperate in meeting the immediate threat of Ian is admirable. As a result of the “shale revolution,” the US has become a net total energy exporter since 2019, making natural gas more plentiful and cheaper and the US more energy independent.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Carbon Dioxide 52

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

House next voting day March 18, 19, 20 -- Committee Schedule -- House Agency Budget Hearing Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 11:00: PA Utility Law Project, Public Citizen Webinar Exploring The Impact Of LNG Natural Gas Exports On PA Families.

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas 2024 Politics Carbon Emissions 101

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

[PaEN] -- The Derrick - Makayla Keating: The Late Sugarcreek Boro Mayor Charlie McDaniel Praised For Leadership Responding To Village Of Reno Water Supply Emergency Caused By Conventional Oil Well Wastewater Spill [ PDF of article ] -- Oil Region National Heritage Area To Hold 2nd Oil Heritage Energy Security Conference Oct. Deluzio, US Sen.

Natural Gas 111

Natural Gas Conservation Carbon Emissions 2023 111

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 9:30: House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 1215 (Vitali-D- Delaware) the state Act 108 tax credit for hydrogen production would be limited to hydrogen produced for hard-to-electrify sectors, expanded to include a larger incentive to companies using hydrogen produced from renewable (..)

Fossil Fuels 110

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Clean Energy 2007 110

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

We must act now to reduce our carbon emissions for this generation and the next one,” said Sen. The PA Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS) proposal will be introduced by Rep. Otten ( sponsor memo ) and Sen. Santarsiero ( sponsor memo ). “We Comitta , Minority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.

Electricity 91

Electricity Carbon Emissions Natural Gas Clean Energy 91

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Kaufer To Host Community Electronics Waste Recycling Event Oct. 26 In Luzerne County -- Schuylkill Action Network Holds 20th SANniversary Celebration Nov. 2 At Elmwood Park Zoo, Montgomery County [PaEN] -- Penn State Agriculture & Environment Center Greening Lower Susquehanna Program Seeks Volunteers For Nov.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation Climate Change 84

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Allegheny County; Private Gas Well, Propane Found And Secured -- Post-Gazette: 2 Killed In An ‘Absolutely Extreme’ Home Explosion In Crescent Twp., Posted: March 17, 2024] PA Environment Digest Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 2024 87

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2023

StreamWatch Volunteer Training May 20 In Monroe County [PaEN] -- CBF: Proposed Settlement Of Lawsuit Against EPA For Failing To Hold Pennsylvania Accountable For Meeting Chesapeake Bay Water Pollution Reduction Goals Focuses On Actions In 7 PA Counties [PaEN] -- New State Health Plan Identifies Health Issues Related To Natural Resource Extraction, (..)

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Conservation Earth Day Natural Gas Climate Change 105

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

The proposed revision to our now antiquated and uncompetitive portfolio standard through PRESS presents a promising pathway for reducing carbon emissions while providing Pennsylvanians the opportunity to have a prosperous, clean energy future. “By PACER and PRESS provide options to achieve those aims.

Clean Energy 85

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Climate Change 85

A Greener Life

MARCH 28, 2024

million to upgrade and decarbonize operations at 10 facilities, reducing annual emissions by more than 300,000 tons of carbon dioxide. million award to enable the use of hydrogen in place of natural gas for ethylene production in Baytown, Texas for the key chemical feedstock in textiles, synthetic rubbers, and plastic resins.

Carbon Dioxide 59

Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions Natural Gas Electricity 59

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

“According to estimates from the Natural Resources Defense Council, Pennsylvania has missed out on more than $1.67 And we’ve lost a significant opportunity to reduce the carbon emissions that are making the Climate Crisis worse every single day. billion in RGGI proceeds over the past eight auctions. We’ve lost a lot of money.

Climate Change 116

Climate Change Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 116

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2023

TODAY Noon: DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Hosts Online Discussion Of Storing Carbon Above Ground. WEDNESDAY Noon & 7:00: Better Path Coalition: Webinar Launching 9th Compendium Of Scientific, Medical Findings Demonstrating Risks, Harms Of Natural Gas Development, Infrastructure.

Natural Gas 111

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2024 Carbon Emissions 111

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2024

Other industry observers, like Marcellus Drilling News , have looked at the bigger picture-- the impact of selling LNG gas on the fundamental interests of the United States-- “Selling oil and natural gas to China?” “It But selling oil and natural gas to China? It simply should not happen, period.” Read more here.

Natural Gas 111

Natural Gas Electricity 2024 2005 111

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

Air -- Olympus Energy Shale Gas Driller Expresses Fear Municipalities Will Use Their DEP Compliance Record With Hundreds Of Violations To Help Make Local Land Use Decisions On Oil & Gas Infrastructure Projects [PaEN] -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: Methane Leaks From Natural Gas Pipelines Targeted By Proposed Federal Rule -- TribLive: Upgrades (..)

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conservation Electricity 64

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Detrimental job losses and increased electricity costs imposed directly on consumers necessitates immediately closing the chapter of RGGI.” [ Note: Senate Republicans have offered no proposals for helping communities impacted by the closure of coal-fired power plants due to competition from natural gas.] Read more here. Read more here.

Electricity 96

Electricity Greenhouse 2028 Renewable Energy 96

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

19 EarthTalks Webinar: The Economic Impact Of Carbon Emission Trading Scheme On Building Retrofits [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Partners Host Feb. Washington County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On Mariner East II Natural Gas Liquids Pipeline Chapter 102 Permit Amendment For An Area In West Goshen Twp.,

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 85

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

19 EarthTalks Webinar: The Economic Impact Of Carbon Emission Trading Scheme On Building Retrofits [PaEN] -- Utility Dive: Grid-Enhancing Technologies Could Facilitate 6.6 20 To Review 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Climate Action Plan [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute Feb.

Conservation 110

Conservation Natural Gas 2024 Clean Energy 110

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Noon to 1:15 p.m. -- 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.

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Solar Power Carbon Emissions 102