PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2025

On April 7, the House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee amended and reported out House Bill 109 (Vitali-D-Delaware) establishing an environmental justice permit review program in DEP to consider cumulative impacts of pollutants on communities already burdened by pollution by a vote of 14 to 12-- Republicans opposing.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2025

In an April 7, 2025 letter to the Environmental Quality Board, the PA Independent Oil and Gas Association acknowledged that 1.4 Of Health, Penn State Medical Webinars On Caring For Persons Living & Working In Communities With Oil & Natural Gas Extraction [January 2025] -- Part II - Health Impacts: State Dept.

Natural Gas 79

Natural Gas 2025 2023 2024 79

PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. And Saved $44.2

Air Pollution 81

Air Pollution Natural Gas Clean Energy Conservation 81

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

On March 19, firefighters and DEP responded to another explosion and fire at a conventional well owned by Kriebel Natural Gas Co LLC in Manor Borough, Westmoreland County. Amer Natural Resources holds 49 permits. Read more here. No request made of well owner. The wells included-- -- Aleppo Twp. Well completed in 2011.

2025 71

2025 Natural Gas Waste Electricity 71

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

On May 8, 2025 surveillance cameras again caught the latest incidents of conventional oil and gas wastewater being dumped on a section of a dirt road paved with tar and stone chips in Warren County-- this time at about 1:43 a.m. Photos: Row 1-- Late night road dumping on May 8, 2025; Row 2-- Morning-after May 8 dumping fingerprint.)

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Waste 2025 2023 110

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2025

Final guidance on the federal program was just issued on January 15, 2025. So far in 2025, DEP issued 96 violations to 36 conventional oil and gas well owners for abandoning their wells. In 2023, DEP issued 512 violations to conventional well owners for abandonment. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Public Participation -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - March 22 [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments At April 30 Hearing On RACT 3 Air Quality Permit For Tennessee Gas Pipeline Compressor Station 307 In Howe Twp., Data Centers And Pennsylvania's Future [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed! .

Recycling 67

Recycling 2025 Conservation Waste 67

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Renewable Energy 54

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Air Pollution Conservation 54

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. GW Of Power-- 7 In PA With Power Potential Of 1.2

Conservation 45

Conservation Electricity Natural Resources 2025 45

PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2025

PA Bulletin, page 3674 ) 2025 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2025, DEP received or acted on 74 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. PA Bulletin, page 3676 ) Air Quality Permits - Comments -- Natural Fuel Gas Supply Corp. Susquehanna County. (

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Electricity 2025 Clean Energy 84

PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Interstate Chesapeake Bay Commission meeting.

Natural Resources 54

Natural Resources Politics Air Pollution Conservation 54

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 54

Natural Gas Air Pollution Conservation Natural Resources 54

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Read more here.

Earth Day 54

Earth Day Natural Gas Air Pollution Natural Resources 54

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2025

PA Bulletin, page 3955 ) 2025 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2025, DEP received or acted on 79 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. PA Bulletin, page 3956 ) Air Quality Permits - Comments -- Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc. Washington County. (

Natural Gas 58

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2025 Regulations 58

PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2025

Visit DEPs Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Posted: May 18, 2025] PA Environment Digest Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Annual Conference Oct. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities.

Natural Gas 54

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Waste 54

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2025

Visit DEPs Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Posted: May 11, 2025] PA Environment Digest 11-13 In State College -- Penn State Master Gardeners: Ken & Mee Park In Montgomery County Recognized With Pollinator Habitat Of Merit Award; Aug. And Saved $44.2

Conservation 59

Conservation Renewable Energy Clean Energy Electricity 59

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Of Agriculture Invests Over $6.7

Toxic Substances Control Act 91

Toxic Substances Control Act Conservation Natural Gas Natural Resources 91

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2024

9 to 16 - You’re On Your Own - Together “The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

2019 83

2019 Waste 2025 Air Pollution 83

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Month Starting Feb.

Natural Gas 99

Natural Gas Air Pollution Renewable Energy Conservation 99

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Nuclear Power 79

Nuclear Power Clean Air Act Natural Gas Natural Resources 79

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Conservation 98

Conservation Electricity Earth Day 2024 98

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2024

(PA Bulletin, page 6332 ) -- CNX Midstream Operating Company - 2 Pipelines: 13-Mile Long 24-Inch Natural Gas, 3.9-Mile PA Bulletin, page 6325 ) 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 215 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. (PA York County.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste 2024 97

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Of Interior Approves $76.4 31 to Sept.

Conservation 98

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity 2024 98

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2024

In Civil Penalties For 12-Month Air Quality Violations After May 2023 Consent Order [PaEN] -- Beaver County Residents Call For Accountability, Emergency Preparedness After Dozens Of Malfunctions, Pollution From Shell Petrochemical Plant [PaEN] -- PA Taxpayers To Give $130.9

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas 2024 Air Pollution 2023 97

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources =would like to congratulate the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for coordinating the partnership and the more than 200 groups and individuals who have worked so hard to reach this milestone. On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, the partnership will plant its five-millionth tree.

Clean Water Act 75

Clean Water Act Conservation Air Pollution 2022 75

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In 2019, the governor set a state goal for greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced 26 percent by 2025 and 80 percent by 2050.? Big picture: Pennsylvania needs to achieve deeper reductions if we’re going to lower statewide greenhouse gas emissions 26 percent by 2025 and 80 percent by 2050 and avoid worsening climate change impacts.

Climate Change 59

Climate Change Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse 59

A Greener Life

AUGUST 22, 2022

It will take almost four years to complete, with preparatory works and trials already underway and its conclusion scheduled for the second half of 2025. Those who work on soil issues have long hoped for a new study, with well-known soil scientists calling for one as early as 2005, at the government’s annual Two Sessions meetings.

Atmosphere 52

Atmosphere 2016 Carbon Dioxide Environmental Protection 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2025

Lois Bower-Bjornson , Southwestern PA Field Organizer for the Clean Air Council, described the personal experiences of her family and her neighbors with the shale gas industry, similar to her presentation at the 2025 Shale Gas & Public Health Conference. Read more here. Letter To Gov. Indeed, Gov.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 2025 Natural Gas 110

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2025

On March 21, 2025 surveillance cameras caught the latest incident of conventional oil and gas wastewater being dumped on a section of a dirt road paved with tar and stone chips at about 9:25 p.m. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here - page 39. Read more here. We wait to see what DEP says.

Natural Gas 128

Natural Gas Waste 2025 2018 128

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2025

18 Abandoned Conventional Wells S R Star O&G LLC - Violations: 11 Abandoned Conventional Wells, Failure To Report April 23, 2025 a follow-up inspection of 11 conventional wells in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County found the wells abandoned, unplugged and failed to submit production, waste generation and well integrity reports.

2025 71

2025 Natural Gas 2024 Waste 71

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. DEP Announce $5.275 Million In Penalties, Plus $1.4

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2025

-- Reading Eagle: Reading Church Powered By Solar Panels In Berks County -- TribLive: As Plastics Waste Grows Globally, Latrobe Worshippers Put Faith In Recycling Efforts -- WNEP: Schuylkill Countys Kaye Shwenk Wins Keep PA Beautiful Affiliate Volunteer Of The Year Award -- Saint Vincent College: Angela Belli Receives 2025 PA Association of Environmental (..)

Conservation 105

Conservation Earth Day Natural Gas Electricity 105

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

XTO) [ExxonMobil] and Hilcorp Energy Company (Hilcorp) , agreed to resolve alleged Clean Air Act and Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act violations involving their oil and gas production operations in Pennsylvania. In separate agreements, XTO Energy Inc.

Clean Air Act 116

Clean Air Act Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas 116

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2025

And Saved $44.2 GW Of Power-- 7 In PA With Power Potential Of 1.2 GW [PaEN] -- Fox45: PA Republican Sen. And Saved $44.2 GW Of Power-- 7 In PA With Power Potential Of 1.2 GW [PaEN] -- Fox45: PA Republican Sen.

Conservation 54

Conservation Air Pollution Natural Gas Electricity 54

PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2025

To increase energy reliability and security, the Authority seeks to promote-- -- The development of energy resources indigenous to Pennsylvania. GW Of Power-- 7 In PA With Power Potential Of 1.2 And Saved $44.2 Yaw Senate Bill 349 To Encourage Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners Approved By Senate 49 to 1 [Sen.

Air Pollution 54

Air Pollution Clean Energy Renewable Energy Natural Gas 54

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2025

PA Bulletin, page 2797 ) -- Eureka Resources - Standing Stone Oil & Gas Wastewater Treatment Facility: DEP approved a Final Report on the remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater to meet Statewide Health Standards at the site located in Standing Stone Twp., Air Quality Permits - Comments -- Reed Oil Company, Inc.

Natural Gas 112

Natural Gas 2025 Clean Air Act Electricity 112

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

" The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Air Pollution 84

Air Pollution Politics Natural Resources Conservation 84