PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

On February 28, DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley told the House Appropriations Committee funding for DEP’s Oil and Gas Regulatory Program will be in the red by Fall and an “all sectors” greenhouse gas reduction program will not be recommended to implement the PA Climate Change Action Plan. It wasn't something that we're pushing.

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Vermont Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

VJEL Newsroom Announcing VJEL's 2024 Top 10 Environmental Watch List By VJEL December 18, 2023 The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law (VJEL) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2024 Top 10 Environmental Watch List. This comes as a stalemate between prioritizing forests as working forests for logging or for conservation. #9:

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 17, 2024

In British Columbia, millions of residents and commercial customers were asked to conserve precious drinking water. 2024 likely to bring more devastation 2024 is predicted to be hotter, drier and smokier than 2023. 2024 likely to bring more devastation 2024 is predicted to be hotter, drier and smokier than 2023.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JANUARY 11, 2024

Farmers from across the country discussed firsthand how the IRA has provided much-needed, long-sought federal funding to bolster farmer-led conservation efforts. Conservation can bolster bottom-lines and support farm productivity while protecting and enhancing natural resources.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2024

to apply for a Regional Source Reduction Assistance Grant by April 15, 2024. These grants will emphasize projects that support environmental justice and prevention of greenhouse gas emissions. Posted: March 7, 2024] PA Environment Digest EPA anticipates awarding between seven and 27 awards ranging from $40,000 to $240,000.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2024

Reducing stormwater runoff, minimizing water pollution, conserving water, and supporting wildlife and pollinators are essential components of creating healthy, watershed-friendly properties. On June 10, Penn State Extension will host a webinar on Watershed-Friendly Native Planting from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2023

Kate Moran Honored For Ocean Science And Planet Sustainability Leadership By Canada [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Steve Sorenson Takes Home PA Outdoor Writers Assn.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2024

Penn State and The American Chestnut Foundation are accepting applications for a Spring/ Summer 2024 internship to help restore the American chestnut tree. Related Article This Week: -- Interns Wanted: Department Of Environmental Protection, Conservation & Natural Resources, Agriculture - Deadline Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2024

Chesapeake Bay Phase 3 Watershed Implementation Plan with its 2024 Environmental Excellence Award highlighting the extensive, collaborative and ongoing effort among Pennsylvania state and local partners. National Recognition The National Association of Environmental Professionals recognized Pennsylvania's. How Clean Is Your Stream?

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Shapiro’s FY 2024-25 budget request. Thank you for this opportunity to discuss Governor Shapiro’s 2024-2025 proposed budget for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Good afternoon, Chairman Harris, Chairman Grove, and members of the House Appropriations Committee.

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Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 17, 2022

With legislation that became law last week, without the Governor’s signature, Maryland has enacted the most rigorous state law in the country reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and otherwise addressing ESG stewardship including climate change. only days from now). only days from now).

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Legal Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

Ensure that the charge aligns with equity and conservation goals Finally, the law requires that the new fixed charges meet three criteria. Not unreasonably impair incentives for conservation, energy efficiency, and beneficial electrification and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 1, 2024

29 Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation Help Wanted: Armstrong Conservation District - Agricultural Technician Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults Southwest PA Commission Hosts Jan. Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: January 1, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 20 PA Bulletin it is extending the deadline for public comments on a proposed grant program to reduce industrial sector greenhouse gas emissions (RISE PA) to January 29. The meeting will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2024

The US Department of Education honored 55 schools with 2024 Green Ribbon Schools recognition to highlight schools, districts, postsecondary institutions, and early learning centers’ cost-saving, health promoting, and performance-enhancing sustainability practices.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

20 To Review 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Climate Action Plan Ohio River Valley Institute Feb. Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: February 19, 2024] PA Environment Digest Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2024

Small: Marvelous Macros - Tiny Aquatic Creatures With An Important Message -- WTAJ/AP: Researchers Find Tiny Organism Has Power To Reduce Persistent Greenhouse Gas Emissions In Farm Fields -- PennLive: Wiconisco Creek Anglers Assn.

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Greenbuilding Law

JANUARY 30, 2024

On Monday, January 29, 2024, the Maryland legislature’s Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR) put a “hold” on the proposed regulations to create the Maryland Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) as required by the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

Help Wanted -- Shapiro Administration Celebrates 2024 DCNR Ranger Trainee Graduates At Little Buffalo State Park -- Help Wanted: Upstream Pittsburgh Water Equity Director -- Adult Mentors Needed! 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 to 5:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2023

-- DEP Notice Of Additional Public Hearings On Interim Final Environmental Justice Permit Review Policy -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Appalachian Hydrogen Hub Companies And Projects Finally Revealed : ‘The Cloak Has Been Removed’ [ ARCH2 Presentation ] [ ARCH2 website ] -- PA Capital-Star Guest Essay: RGGI Is About Climate Change, But Also About Environmental (..)

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Shapiro In Support Of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Re-Imagining A Christian Response To Changing Climate - Comments By Dr. Julia O’Brien, Lancaster Theological Seminary PA Interfaith Power & Light Religion & Environment Webinar Series: Nov. The October 16 PA Environment Digest is now available. Of Agriculture Invests $3.5

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

So far in 2024, we're up to 34 wells plugged, 24 of those from the IIJA funding. You could do a brownfield redevelopment project or a workforce development program for occupations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants.” billion to fund projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “So, million. “

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

CO2 is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities by burning fossil fuels and contributes to global warming by trapping heat in the atmosphere. He will also discuss the NETL’s Direct Air Capture Center on its Pittsburgh campus, a recent initiative by the federal government to support the development of carbon capture.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2023

21 Pollution Prevention: Discover Green Sustainable Pathway Technologies Webinar Engineers' Society Of Western PA Call For 2024 PA Brownfields Conference Presentations Keystone Trails Assn. The July 31 PA Environment Digest is now available. 9 Hearing On Water Withdrawals; Next Business Meeting Sept. Hosts Sept. Hosts Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire October 23 PA Environment Digest 78 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic Gov. The October 23 PA Environment Digest is now available. Shapiro Announces Investment Of $175.7

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Law Columbia

MARCH 5, 2024

For example, a new edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), a model building code currently under development, would require a range of measures aimed at ensuring new buildings can accommodate on-site solar PV, provide electric vehicle charging, and take advantage of demand-response programs.

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Greenbuilding Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

But in his February 23, 2024, written testimony “In Strong Support” for his bill the Governor said the revenue will go to specific purposes including first to establish a state fire marshal (. million tourists last year, so maybe $68 Million (. tourists share hotel rooms) is a start. some suggest that doesn’t sound a lot like climate?).

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire October 30 PA Environment Digest 115 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic DEP Secretary Negrin Resigns Effective Dec. The October 30 PA Environment Digest is now available. 8 Hearing, Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

19 For Pennie Health Insurance Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Threads PA Environment Digest Feed Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: January 10, 2024] PA Environment Digest 19 & Feb. Extends Signup Deadline To Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

These proposals were based on the Governor’s RGGI Working Group , which brought together labor leaders, environmental advocates, and industry to evaluate the merits of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). General Richard Zilmer, USMC (Ret.),

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Shapiro’s FY 2024-25 budget request-- Thank you, Chairman Harris, Chairman Grove, and members of the House Appropriation Committee, for inviting us here today. Thank you for the opportunity to present Governor Shapiro’s proposed Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 budget for DEP. As of the fourth quarter of 2023, DEP received over $1.3

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MAY 22, 2023

This is the first federal program of its kind to support the comprehensive development and implementation of plans aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. From Plans to Implementation The Climate Pollution Reduction Plans are due in March 2024. Meanwhile, the EPA will release details later this year on the $4.6.

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Circle of Blue

JUNE 6, 2022

It would raise the cost of electricity for 5 million retail power customers, increase greenhouse gas emissions associated with electricity generation, and eliminate key grid-support services that hydropower provides. More coal and natural gas will certainly increase greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector. But how much?

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

PA PULSE began under the Wolf Administration and was spearheaded by the Pennsylvania GreenGov Council – co-chaired by the Secretaries of the Departments of General Services, Environmental Protection, and Conservation and Natural Resources.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 6595 ) -- Hickory Run Energy, LLC - 1 GW Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant: DEP issued an Air Quality Plan Approval extension to March 31, 2024 for the facility located in North Beaver Twp., Shapiro, Let's Hold Them Accountable - Support The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - By Rev. Susquehanna County. (

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E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Enacted in 2019, the CLCPA transformed the state’s earlier clean energy standard efforts from administrative fiat to law and sets more aggressive goals to reduce statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions economy-wide to 60% from a 1990 baseline by 2030, and 15% from a 1990 baseline by 2050.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 20, 2024

Notable changes include the omission of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions disclosure requirements, as well as the introduction of a materiality qualifier throughout the rule, as discussed in Part One of this blog series.

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