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DEP: Revised Application, Instructions Available For Coal-Mine Methane Enclosed Flares Air Quality General Permit

PA Environment Daily

The general permit sets Best Available Technology requirements to meet emission limits for oxides of nitrogen (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO) and other pollutants. DEPs 2022 Pennsylvania Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory shows coal mining-related greenhouse gas emissions in 2019 totaled an estimated 11.91 million metric tons.

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House Environmental Committee Reports Out Bill To Require DEP To Consider Cumulative Impacts Of Certain New Sources Of Pollution On Already Impacted Communities

PA Environment Daily

The amendment would cover pollution from major oil and gas infrastructure and pipelines, power plants and many other facilities that emit these air pollutants. Bullock retired from the House in July 2024. If DEP overrides the recommendations of the municipalities affected, the agency must explain why it did so.

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Right on Energy: Section 45Q Carbon Capture Tax Credits

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liquified natural gas (LNG) providers to reduce the lifecycle emissions profile of LNG, and carbon dioxide is being used in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) to reduce emissions from oil and gas production. Since 2022, investment in carbon capture technologies has increased from $453,594 in Q4 of 2021 to $2.29

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Team PA & Clean Air Task Force Convene Leaders To Discuss Challenges, Opportunities Of Industrial Decarbonization; DOE Provides Update On Decarbonization Investments In PA

PA Environment Daily

Hydrogen Hubs And in the $8 billion clean hydrogen hubs program, there is a substantial commitment to clean hydrogen production from natural gas and biomass that involves carbon capture and storage. Regarding carbon removal, in May 2024, DOE announced 24 semifinalists would receive $1.2

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Brodhead Watershed Association Water At Risk: What's Behind Backyard Trash Burning Bans?

PA Environment Daily

Exceptions include clean wood, propane, natural gas and store-bought fire logs, paraffin logs, or wood pellets. That smoke includes carbon monoxide, dioxins and heavy metals, ultra-fine solid particles, acid-containing vapor and other gunk that no one should breathe — not you, not your kids, your dog or your neighbors.

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PUC Urges Pennsylvanians To Prepare Now For Winter Storms

PA Environment Daily

Avoid approaching or touching any downed lines. -- Be Safe with Generators: Use generators only outdoors, away from windows and doors, and never in enclosed spaces to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. 23 Was 21 [1.3.25] -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs Same As Last Week - 15; Aug. 30 Hearing [Not Jan.