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On November 12, Moms Clean Air Force , Environmental Health Project , and Clean Air Council held a press conference at the Pennsylvania State Capitol calling on state leaders to safeguard Pennsylvanians from the impacts of a fossilfuel and plastic industry buildout. Steele, executive director of the Environmental Health Project.
By Patrick McDonnell, CEO of PennFuture , Former Secretary of DEP This guest essay first appeared in the Observer-Reporter on October 17, 2024 Politicians often speak out against higher taxes, grocery bills, or utility rates, promising to work hard in office to prevent you from paying more. 19, naturalgas costs $2.26
Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) announced plans to introduce legislation to prohibit municipalities from receiving Act 13 drilling impact fees if they set more protective standards on the development of naturalgas than required in state or federal law and while a challenge to local restrictions is being litigated. In May 2024, Sen.
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Both permits are associated with CNX Resource Corporation's Slickville Pipeline Project, which proposes to build a naturalgas pipeline and a shale gas wastewater pipeline along a 13.9 The Pennsylvania Climate Change Act of 2008 acknowledges that fossilfuel production significantly contributes to climate deterioration.
The fossilfuel industry has known that its products are fueling the climate crisis for decades. Since their launch in 2012, the organisation has dedicated itself to encouraging Canadians to pledge support for the fossilfuel industry. billion pounds across 205 active sponsorship deals.
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On November 7, PA Republican Senators introduced Senate Bill 1346 that punishes local elected officials who want to better protect their constituents from the documented adverse health and environmental impacts of shale gas development. In May 2024, Sen. Read more here. Read more here. Although not yet introduced, Sen. Read more here.
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data centers risks deepening Americas reliance on fossilfuels and can put consumers and communities at risk, according to the report. The report shows that between 2021-2024, the number of data centers in the U.S. Rising electricity demand from U.S. Electricity demand to power these centers is projected to increase as well.
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The comment must relate directly to a topic that is listed on the June 13, 2024 meeting agenda for consideration by the board. 10:00 am on June 11, 2024). Individual public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Written comments will be shared with TAB members, but will not be posted to the DEP website.
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